1997 Pontiac Trans AM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 8%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 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM, 8% of the 12 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Intake manifold leaks oil, etc... At 39,000 miles. The oil is changed every 3,000 miles. Well taken care of. Should not have oil leaks. Dealer stated not responsible 3,000 miles out of warranty. Not acceptable to me.”
NHTSA complaint #724227, filed 2000-06Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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