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Pontiac Trans AMModel year report

2001 Pontiac Trans AM Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,000miles, 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 2001 Pontiac Trans AM (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling (2) and body and structure (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 75% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 47 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 11 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Braking system failed while attempting to stop at 40-45 MPH. While braking, the pedal went to the floor and warning lights were noticed. This failure LED to a 2 vehicle accident where 1 person was possibly injured. The emergency brake was needed to slow the car, though the spin out as a result of the accident ultimately stopped the vehicle. After the incident, the ABS was inoperable tcs off??, and the brake warnings were lit and remained lit. The cause of the failure at this point is unknown and a determination should be made later in the week.”

NHTSA complaint #10134438, filed 2005-08, 44,000 miles

Engine cooling: “My car is using approximately 1 to 1.25 quarts of oil every 3000 miles with only 30,000 miles on the car. The dealer claims this is within acceptable tolerances. I disagree.”

NHTSA complaint #10053025, filed 2004-01, 20,000 miles

Body and structure: “My door is falling off from the frame of the car. No accidents to the car. The window has had numerous problems. The GM body shop said they just had this same problem last week with another firebird. Gm has offered to pay 15% of the $982.00. I have found out that the doors are glued on all firebirds. I feel this is a major defect from the manufacturer. The problem has not been fixed.”

NHTSA complaint #10168702, filed 2006-09, 108,000 miles

Electrical system: “Warranty denied by dealership/mfg based on speculation that I raced vehicle and that bolt on alterations caused more horsepower than engine can handle.”

NHTSA complaint #766682, filed 2002-09

Mileage when problems were reported

75% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 44,000 miles.

25%0–1025%10–2525%25–500%50–750%75–10025%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20025200420052006
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2001 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. 47 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 47 bulletins →

Other model years of the Pontiac Trans AM

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
20023225,0000——Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20011032,0000———Not enough data
20001152,0000———Not enough data
19991672,0000———Stable
199811—0———Not enough data
199712—0———Not enough data
1995585,3000———Not enough data
19949—1———Not enough data
198610217,0000———Not enough data
19845—0———Not enough data

All Pontiac Trans AM model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 2.

Has the 2001 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 2001 Pontiac Trans AM reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 44,000 miles; 75% 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.