1997 Pontiac Trans AM Problems
- Complaints
- 12filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM. The part named most often is electrical system, with 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags (2) and exterior lighting (2). Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 2 technical service bulletins 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.
- Electrical system3 25%
- Air bags2 17%
- Exterior lighting2 17%
- Brakes1 8.3%
- Engine cooling1 8.3%
- Fuel system1 8.3%
- Body and structure1 8.3%
- Suspension1 8.3%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The lead contact points for the brake lights are melting after approximately two weeks of use. The actual filments are still intact and the fuse does not blow. The tail fin brake light still works but the actual brake lights do not work after the lead contact points melt.”
NHTSA complaint #757967, filed 2002-02Air bags: “When car gets wet, the ses light appears, engine vibrates. Dealer serviced (5) different times could not find problem. Inconvenient to keep making so many trips with this same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #724225, filed 2000-06Exterior lighting: “High beams shine like low beams should. Low beams are to dim that they dont illuminate the roas enough. Forcing me to always use my high beams. This is dangerous and should not have to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #735843, filed 2000-11Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1997 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. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10248444Jun 30, 2014Equipment. Vehicle Recalls
- 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 1997 Pontiac Trans AM have?
NHTSA recorded 12 consumer complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 3 complaints (25% of the total), followed by air bags with 2.
Has the 1997 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.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.