2002 Pontiac Trans AM Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 13%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM, 13% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,800 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 left and right front turn signal lamps, sockets and lens housing failed due to high temperatures generated by the front lamp position lights remaining on during operation of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10207944, filed 2007-11, 65,010 miles“Car started having problems after being purchased two months brand new. Multiple electric problems, fuses constantly burning out and are replaced, all power options failed, crackling noise from under the dash, groaning/grinding noise from under engine compartment, wheel balance issues, left blinker constantly malfunctions, right headlamp always burning out, battery acid leaked all over after only have the car a few months, was getting 30+ miles to a gallon, now gets <8 miles to a gallon, interior door panel split, poor customer service, issued a complaint with gmc - they noted me as a…”
NHTSA complaint #10152327, filed 2006-03, 5,000 miles“Headlights intermittently shut off but, come right back on. Dealership said that the running lights shut off too, but there was nothing they could do.”
NHTSA complaint #10088702, filed 2004-08Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
Exterior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM
6 complaintsBrakes
5 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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