CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Pontiac Trans AM has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (3 reports).
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12Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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1997 Pontiac Trans AM recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM.
Most common 1997 Pontiac Trans AM problems
Problem areas named in the 12 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
THE CONSUMER WAS PULLING INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOY. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS
THE LEAD CONTACT POINTS FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE MELTING AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS OF USE. THE ACTUAL FILMENTS ARE STILL INTACT AND THE FUSE DOES NOT BLOW. THE TAIL FIN BRAKE LIGHT STILL WORKS BUT THE ACTUAL BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AFTER THE LEAD CONTACT POINTS MELT.*AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WHILE DRIVING, TOTALLED VEHICLE. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD, HE PULLED OVER OPENED THE HOOD AND THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE.*SLC
WHEN THE CAR GET WET IT WILL MISFIRE AND GO DEAD, BEEN IN SHOP 69 TIMES SAME PROBLEM, THE CAR WILL LOOSE ALL POWER, SUNRISE PONTIAC WOLFCHASE SAYS THEY REFUSED TO WORK ON IT BECAUSE THEY DONT KNOW WHY IT HAPPENING, THE CAR IS PRESENTLY AT SUNRISE COVINGTON PIKE. *AK
HIGH BEAMS SHINE LIKE LOW BEAMS SHOULD. LOW BEAMS ARE TO DIM THAT THEY DONT ILLUMINATE THE ROAS ENOUGH. FORCING ME TO ALWAYS USE MY HIGH BEAMS. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT HAVE TO HAPPEN.*AK
1997 Pontiac Trans AM questions
Does the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM?
Based on 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (3), Air Bags (2), Exterior Lighting (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 Pontiac Trans AM has been fixed?
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