1999 Pontiac Firebird brakes problems
The 1999 Pontiac Firebird has 21 brakes complaints filed with NHTSA — 28% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
21
Brakes complaints
28%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Brakes complaints by year
What owners report
“WHENEVER ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS APPLIED, THE PEDAL WOULD STICK TO FLOOR & WOULD NOT LET UP. VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY TAKE OFF. WOULD APPLY BRAKES, BUT VEHICLE FAIL TO STOP. VEHICLE HIT A CURB & WENT AIRBORNE & LANDED 200 FEET FACING THE OTHER DIRECTION. DRIVE VEHICLE TO SHOP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK THE…”
Common questions
How many brakes complaints does the 1999 Pontiac Firebird have?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Firebird brakes — 28% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.