2002 Pontiac Trans AM Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trans AM years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM. That is the most of any Trans AM model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (6 complaints, 19%), typically at around 8,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 32owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 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 | 6 | 19% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 16% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 4 | 13% | 38,800 | — | — |
| Structure | 4 | 13% | 34,210 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 9% | 8,547 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 6% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 27,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 6% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 6% | 128,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 6% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% | 7,431 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 3% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 9,861 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 41,580 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 3% | 16,095 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Pontiac Trans AM recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 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.
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…
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…
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…
Other Pontiac Trans AM years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 32 | 0 |
| 2001 Trans AM | 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 2002 Pontiac Trans AM?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 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 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.