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1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 21 MPG.
The Pontiac Firebird is an American automobile built and produced by Pontiac from the 1967 to 2002 model years. Designed as a pony car to compete with the Ford Mustang, it was introduced on February 23, 1967, five months after GM's Chevrolet division's platform-sharing Camaro.
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.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS. THE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT RETAINING RING.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
76 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 0 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 76 complaints with NHTSA for the 1999 Pontiac Firebird/Trans Am, most often about: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Power Train, Electrical System. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
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.