1999 Pontiac Trans AM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 19%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Pontiac Trans AM, 19% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“Both of my sun visors have fallen out without the ability to put back in place. There have been several times I have needed these visors to drive safely when the sun is coming up or going down. I feel this could lead to an accident in the future.”
NHTSA complaint #10692368, filed 2015-03, 65,000 miles“Headlights flip up and down and makes grinding noise when car is turned off. Same occurs when factory installed alarm is activated. Dealer reports actuator bad. Same problem has occurred 4 times since 2000. Along with that, the driver side window motor has burned out twice along with the actuator. Rear end of vehicle rattles near speakers. Driver side interior door panel loose.”
NHTSA complaint #10018365, filed 2003-05“When making a left hand turn consumer noticed a rattle in rear end of vehicle. Also, when driving without prior warning vehicle started swaying which caused poor vehicle control. Consumer noted that seat belts do not release/engine check light illuminated on dash, and vehicle leaked water into engine compartment whenever it rained. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #872602, filed 2000-10Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Pontiac Trans AM
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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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