2002 Pontiac Trans AM Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 9%of 32 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,546miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM, 9% of the 32 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,546 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“The contact owned a 2002 Pontiac Trans Am. While driving approximately 95 MPH in fourth gear, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail and drove down an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to retract. A police report was filed. There were two injuries reported that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10663226, filed 2014-12, 5,000 miles“The contact stated the guide that holds the driver's side seat belt shoulder strap broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealership to have the guide replaced. The manufacturer has not been contacted. This caused the seat belt to ride up\ on the driver's neck. If an accident occurred this could have resulted in a broken neck or strangling the driver . Manufacturer took report over the telephone, but dealer did not show concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10149283, filed 2006-02, 12,093 miles“The seat belt failed to retract, and as a result the consumer was not held securely in the seat. The dealer inspected the vehicle and could not duplicate or correct the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10015360, filed 2003-04Related service bulletins
- 10038294Jan 1, 2012Gm: there are seat belt problems: difficulty latching and unlatching buckle. Buckle release button is sticking. Seat belt warning light illuminated. Likely caused by sticky…
Seat belts: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Pontiac Trans AM
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 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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