Pontiac Pontiac Truck Problems by Year
NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Pontiac Pontiac Truck, across 3 model years (1997–2001). The 1998 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Pontiac Pontiac Truck years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Pontiac Truck model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 1998 Pontiac Truck: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 Pontiac Truck: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 Pontiac Truck: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Pontiac Pontiac Truck problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Pontiac Pontiac Truck model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Pontiac Truck | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1998 Pontiac Truck | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1997 Pontiac Truck | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Pontiac Pontiac Truck years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 1998 (2), 2001 (1), 1997 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Pontiac Pontiac Truck?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Pontiac Pontiac Truck have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.