2001 Pontiac Trans AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trans AM years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM. That ranks 6th out of 8 Trans AM model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 13,900 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 20% | 13,900 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 20% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 20% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Pontiac Trans AM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
My door is falling off from the frame of the car. No accidents to the car. The window has had numerous problems. The gm body shop said they just had this same problem last week with another firebird. Gm has offered to pay 15% of the $982.00. I have found out that the doors are glued on all…
Braking system failed while attempting to stop at 40-45 mph. While braking, the pedal went to the floor and warning lights were noticed. This failure led to a 2 vehicle accident where 1 person was possibly injured. The emergency brake was needed to slow the car, though the spin out as a result of…
Pontiac, montana 2001, it seems like the sliding door behind the driver's door, is not well sealed when it closes, you can feel air oming thru the hole, i've never been in a accident plus i am ver careful when it comes to dealing with that door, there has never been a time when someone opened the…
Rivets tearing through door panel that holds the window regulator.*ak
My car is using approximately 1 to 1.25 quarts of oil every 3000 miles with only 30,000 miles on the car. The dealer claims this is within "acceptable" tolerances. I disagree.
Other Pontiac Trans AM years
← 2000 Trans AM · 2002 Trans AM →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trans AM | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Trans AM | 11 | 0 |
| 1999 Trans AM | 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 2001 Pontiac Trans AM?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.