2001 Pontiac Trans AM
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
2001: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 1 |
| 1982 | 2 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 10 |
| 1987 | 1 |
| 1988 | 1 |
| 1989 | 1 |
| 1991 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 1 |
| 1994 | 9 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 |
| 1997 | 12 |
| 1998 | 11 |
| 1999 | 16 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 10 |
| 2002 | 32 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
2 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Structure
2 of 10 total reports mention: structure, most commonly citing trunk lid and hinge and attachments.
Engine and engine cooling
2 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing engine.
Show complaint excerpts
While the vehicle was parked in the garage it caught on fire, the fire department stated the fire originated in the engine compartment on the driver's side near the breaker boxes and fuel injectors, the vehicle was deystroyed.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-23
Visibility
1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.
Power train
1 of 10 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing control module (tcm/pcm/tecm).
Show complaint excerpts
While driving traction control system became inoperative, causing vehicle to spin out of control on rough or wet roads.
NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-10
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2001 Pontiac Trans AM — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Structure: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 2 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2001 Pontiac Trans AM have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.