Pontiac Trans Am, representative photo
Representative model. Photo: Greg Gjerdingen from Willmar, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0

Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2001 Pontiac Trans Am recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2001 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
0
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
10

Safety recalls0

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

No recall campaigns found for the 2001 Pontiac Trans Am

NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.

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To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
10Complaints filed
1Involving a crash
1Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Structure220000
Service brakes220100
Hydraulic220100
Engine and engine cooling220010
Latches/locks/linkages110000
Visibility110000
Electrical system110000
Power train110000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

  • 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.”

    Filed 09/19/2006 · ODI 10168702
  • Service 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.”

    Filed 08/28/2005 · ODI 10134438
  • Latches/locks/linkages

    “Pontiac, montana 2001, it seems like the sliding door behind the driver's door, is not well sealed when it closes, you can feel air oming thru the hole, I've never been in a accident plus I am ver careful when it comes…”

    Filed 06/04/2005 · ODI 10124216

Other Pontiac Trans Am model years

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2001 Pontiac Trans Am recall questions

How many recalls does the 2001 Pontiac Trans Am have?

NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.

What is the most common complaint about the 2001 Pontiac Trans Am?

Structure is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (20%). Across all complaints, owners reported 1 crash and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2001 Pontiac Trans Am?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

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