Chevrolet Recall 99V-239: Power train – clutch assembly

Affected: 1999 Chevrolet Camaro, 1999 Pontiac Firebird. Filed with NHTSA on August 27, 1999, covering about 69 vehicles.

The problem

Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with manual transmissions. The clutch master cylinder May have been built with an incorrect retaining ring.

The 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.

The fix

Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign99V-239 (99V239000)
Manufacturer number99056
ManufacturerGeneral Motors, LLC
ComponentPower train › Clutch assembly
Report dateAugust 27, 1999
Owners notifiedSeptember 8, 1999
Vehicles affected69
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 99V-239 repair free?

Yes. Chevrolet dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the hydraulic clutch master cylinder with a new cylinder.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 69 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.