1999 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird recall: clutch assembly
General Motors Corp. reported this safety recall on August 27, 1999. It covers about 69 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 69
- reported
- Aug 27, 1999
- owners notified
- Sep 8, 1999
- related complaints
- 29
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder may have been built with an incorrect retaining ring.
- Risk
- This may not allow the clutch system to disengage the clutch when the clutch pedal is depressed, resulting in unintentional vehicle movement, increased stopping distances, engine stalls, and difficulty in shifting.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.
Recall number 99V239000
Affected vehicles
- Chevrolet Camaro 1999 1999
- Pontiac Firebird 1999 1999
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 29 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 99V239000
Is there a recall on the 1999 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird clutch assembly?
Yes. Recall 99V239000, reported on August 27, 1999, covers about 69 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 99V239000?
Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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