2000 Pontiac Trans AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 28, 2015 · 11 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Trans AM years
About as many complaints as other years 4th of 8 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Pontiac Trans AM. That ranks 4th out of 8 Trans AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 18%), typically at around 51,124 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2000 Pontiac Trans AM problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~51,124 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Structure2 · ~52,000 mi
Engine1 · ~96,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1
Power Train1 · ~1,700 mi
Suspension1
Unknown or Other1
Visibility1 · ~33,800 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline218%51,124——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic218%———
Structure218%52,000——
Engine19%96,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling19%———
Exterior Lighting19%———
Power Train19%1,700——
Suspension19%———
Unknown or Other19%———
Visibility19%33,800——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 4 complaints
2000: 1200012001: 2200122002: 1200212004: 4200442005: 1200512006: 1200612015: 120151

n = 11 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Pontiac Trans AM recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 Pontiac Trans AM.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Trouble code for bad catlic converters the has been replaces 3 times prior and now there clog for the fourth time? Asking gm to replace as a warrenty issue since the last time was 4 years prior and i was told that the new one would be covered for 10years 100000 miles due to gm warrenty policy…

Engine · received Jun 28, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10730861

Driving down the road at 55-60 mph, went to pass another car and t-top blows off and busts. T top was locked and latched correctly. *jb

Structure · received Dec 11, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10175878

Dt: the driver's side t top exploded while going 70mph. Not sure if it had something to do with the heat or wind. Was in heavy traffic sounded like a gun shot going off in the vehicle. The only thing left was the rubber seal and locking bar. Contacted pontiac,they said they would see what they…

Structure · received Aug 19, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10129175

Both the driver side and passenger side power windows will not open or close. Engine will not start due to fuel pump problems. Car will shut off without notice while driving. *nm

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 10, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10093903

Headlights intermittently shut off, but come right back on.*ak

Exterior Lighting · received Aug 27, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10088705

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Trans AM?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Pontiac Trans AM?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.