CarRecallWatchThe 1994 Pontiac Trans AM has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (2 reports).
1994 Pontiac Trans AM recalls
Most common 1994 Pontiac Trans AM problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKING INTRMITTENTLEY OR NOT AT ALL; CONDITION CAN REDUCE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:
THE ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WHILE DRIVING. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS TO FIX IT, THEY SAID I NEEDED THE MOTOR AND MODULATOR. PARTS ALONE COST ME $1,170.
VEHICLE LEAKS OIL FROM IN BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE TAKEN OFF, AND A NEW HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. *AK
THIS VEHICLE IS A 1998 MODEL. CONSUMER HAD TURNED FROM A STOP SIGN, VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABOUT 45MPH. REMOVED FOOT FROM PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR . CONSUMER CUT OFF THE SWITCH AND RESTARTED ENGINE. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL BE DECELERATING, SOMETIMES IT WILL STILL BE ACCELERATING. ON JULY 18, 1998, WHEN VEHICLE CRASHED THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE, EVEN AFTER CONSUMER SWITCHED IT OFF ON TWO OCCASIONS. DECELERATION HAD BEGUN, CONSUMER LOST CONTROL, RAN OFF ROAD, HITTING TREES. SPLIT THE FRONT END. THE MOTOR FIRST FLEW OUT APPROXIMATELY 250YARDS. THEN THE BACK HIT SOME TREES, AND BACK END TORE APART. THE TRUNK AND EVERYTHING WAS GONE. THE VEHICLE SPLIT INTO APPROXIMATELY 4 PAR
1994 Pontiac Trans AM questions
Does the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Differential Proportional Valve. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Vehicle Speed Control (2), Visibility (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1994 Pontiac Trans AM has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.