2002 Pontiac Trans AM Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 16%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM, 16% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,000 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.
“I have had two vehicles of different year models with the same issues. He first was a 1999 Pontiac Trans Am heavy brake shudder after only 20000 miles.the dealership stated the rotor was warped and turned it. The problem re ocurred after aprox 20k more miles but by then was out of warranty.I also had issues with the rear window defroster, the dealrship attempted to repair it 3 times with no success. I traded that vehicle in for a 2002 firebird firehawk. 22k miles and guess what, the brakes shudder. …”
NHTSA complaint #10067677, filed 2004-04, 20,000 miles“2002 Trans Am jerks when brakes are applied. Mechanic determined the rotors were warped. The dealer stated the calipers are hard hitting which warps the rotors. It is a know problem and a defect. The window motor was replaced and the inside light above the handle was inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10153036, filed 2006-03, 9,861 miles“- the contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am with 30000 failure mileage and 59100 failure mileage at 50 MPH, she b lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who determined that she needed to have the rack and pinion steering tightened up. The rack and pinion had been tightened up on may/2005 and march 2007. Also, the vehicle jerked after pressing on the brake pedal. The current mileage was 60,088.”
NHTSA complaint #10185489, filed 2007-03, 30,000 miles“When driving at highway speeds and then slowing down, the steering wheel shook violently. The dealer determined that the rotors were warped. The owner had the rotors turned at least four times.”
NHTSA complaint #10074262, filed 2004-05, 5,000 miles“While traveling on the highway when she apply her brakes the vehicle will vibrate. Please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8023360, filed 2002-11, 22,000 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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