What is the fuel economy of a 1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am?

EPA figures for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am reach 21 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site - recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am?

Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical System, Power Train. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Pontiac · 1999

1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.

Fuel economy (EPA)

Engine	Transmission	Fuel	City	Highway	Combined	CO2 g/mi
3.8L 6-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Regular	17	26	20	444
3.8L 6-cyl	Manual 5-spd	Regular	17	28	21	423
5.7L 8-cyl	Automatic 4-spd	Premium	16	22	18	494
5.7L 8-cyl	Manual 6-spd	Premium	17	26	20	444

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

1 campaign on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 99V239000

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

68 complaints filed by owners for this model year (4 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic 17 Electrical System 9 Power Train 8

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Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.