1995 Pontiac Trans AM Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 85,300miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1995 Pontiac Trans AM (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1995 Pontiac Trans AM. The part named most often is steering, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 85,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering2 40%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Tires1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Our problem concerns an electrical problem. When we purchased the car almost 4 years ago we noticed the taillights were leaking. They had corroded the tail lights and they shorted out. This car was barely 7 years old and had no working tail lights. We brought this up to GM as it is a safety issue and a default of a faulty tail light and they told us they have a special glue man that works through GM and he will come out and glue the seal but refused to repair the lights. We were angry about this but had them send the man out to do the repair. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112096, filed 2005-02, 17,000 milesEngine: “The contact owns a 1995 Pontiac Trans Am. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warnin. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was isnpected by the contact. The contact stated the rear park brake lever return spring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 296,493.”
NHTSA complaint #10605640, filed 2014-06, 296,493 milesTires: “The purpose to this letter is to advise you of an incident that occurred saturday june 19, 2004. While driving on interstate 80 at 65 MPH, I experienced a frightening encounter. I heard a loud pop and immediately the rear right of my car began to sway and I almost caused an accident. I immediately pulled off the road onto the emergency lane, to find a very surprisingly strange tire blow out. The entire sidewall of my 285/35/18 nitto nt555 collapsed, and was pushed in toward the rear sidewall causing major damages to my 18 z06 wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10080852, filed 2004-07, 43,600 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 43,600 and 127,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1995 Pontiac Trans AM in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Other model years of the Pontiac Trans AM
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 32 | 25,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2001 | 10 | 32,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 11 | 52,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 16 | 72,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1998 | 11 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 12 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 5 | 85,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1994 | 9 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1986 | 10 | 217,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1984 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Pontiac Trans AM model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1995 Pontiac Trans AM have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1995 Pontiac Trans AM as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1995 Pontiac Trans AM is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1995 Pontiac Trans AM been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1995 Pontiac Trans AM reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 85,300 miles and the middle half falls between 43,600 and 127,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.