1999 Pontiac Trans AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trans AM years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Pontiac Trans AM. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Trans AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (5 complaints, 31%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Pontiac Trans AM problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 5 | 31% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 25% | 107,991 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 19% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 16,480 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Pontiac Trans AM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Pontiac Trans AM.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Both of my sun visors have fallen out without the ability to put back in place. There have been several times i have needed these visors to drive safely when the sun is coming up or going down. I feel this could lead to an accident in the future. *tr
While driving at normal highway speeds after vehicle is warmed to normal operating temperature, the vehicle loses power unexpectedly. Motor revs during event, almost as if car is been suddenly shifted into neutral. No engine lights come on, vehicle simply loses forward momentum. Transmission guy…
Took vehicle to dealer to have oil change. Was told that they found needle bearings in oil pan. Car cannot be driven because needles may enter the engine and cause engine to seize up or complete engine failure. They had to replace 16 rocker arms, drain magnet,r and r oil pan to clean,change oil and…
I bought my 1999 pontiac trans am brand new, 8/23/99. It now has 31,310 miles and both my door panels have cracks, about 1/4 way back. Also, i had a growling noise in my rear bearings and i had to have a new pinion bearings, carrier bearings, ring and pinion gear set installed. I was told by the…
There are cracks developing in the door panels of my 1999 trans am. The cracks are in the same location on each door panel. (top of panel at edge, back 1/3 of panel.) this problem is extremely common among trans am owners with 1998-2002 models. *ak
Other Pontiac Trans AM years
← 1998 Trans AM · 2000 Trans AM →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trans AM | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 Trans AM | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Trans AM | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 | 16 | 0 |
| 1998 Trans AM | 11 | 0 |
| 1997 Trans AM | 12 | 0 |
| 1996 Trans AM | 4 | 0 |
| 1995 Trans AM | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Trans AM?
Owners most often report structure, power train, suspension problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Trans AM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Pontiac Trans AM a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trans AM model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.