CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Pontiac Trans AM has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).
2002 Pontiac Trans AM recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM.
Most common 2002 Pontiac Trans AM problems
Problem areas named in the 32 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
What owners report
CAR BEING PAINTED BY CHANLLORS COLLISION WARNER ROBINS GA. WHENEVER THE TOP (HALO) IS PAINTED, GLUE OR OIL CAUSE PAINT TO BUBBLE THROUGH. UNABLE TO PAINT TOP OF CAR. AFTER CHECKING THERE IS A RECALL.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 95 MPH IN FOURTH GEAR, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO A GUARDRAIL AND DROVE DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THERE WERE TWO INJURIES REPORTED THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
THERE IS BUBBLES COMING THROUGH THE PAINT ON THE ROOF PANEL. IT IS KNOWN BY GM THAT ITS THE GLUE BLEEDING THROUGH THE FIBERGLASS PANEL AND PAINT. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM. WHEN SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, SHE NOTICED THAT HER VEHICLE HAD A GASOLINE LEAK. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSIS LOCATED THE FAILURE AS THE GASOLINE TANK LINER WHICH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,000.
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR PANEL SEPARATED FROM THE FRAME. HE IS CONCERNED THAT THE DOOR WILL FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. THE MANUFACTURER SENT HIM TO THE GMC COLLISION CENTER AND THEY STATED THAT THE REPAIR WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 49,000.
2002 Pontiac Trans AM questions
Does the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM?
Based on 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5), Exterior Lighting (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Pontiac Trans AM has been fixed?
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