1997 Pontiac Trans AM Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 25%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM, 25% of the 12 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2002-02“When the car get wet it will misfire and go dead, been in shop 69 times same problem, the car will loose all power, sunrise Pontiac wolfchase says they refused to work on it because they dont know why it happening, the car is presently at sunrise covington pike.”
NHTSA complaint #751324, filed 2001-08“Engine compartment fire while driving, totalled vehicle. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified. Consumer stated there was smoke coming from underneath the hood, he pulled over opened the hood and the engine was on fire.”
NHTSA complaint #898856, filed 2001-11Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM
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.
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