Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2002 Pontiac Trans Am recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2002 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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Owner complaints by component32
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 6 | 19 |
| Service brakes | 5 | 16 |
| Hydraulic | 5 | 16 |
| Structure | 4 | 13 |
| Exterior lighting | 4 | 13 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 9 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 6 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 6 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 6 |
| Tires | 2 | 6 |
| Steering | 2 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 6 |
| Visibility | 2 | 6 |
| Air bags | 1 | 3 |
| Engine | 1 | 3 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. 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
- Unknown or other
“Car being painted by chanllors collision warner robins ga. Whenever the top (halo) is painted, glue or oil cause paint to bubble through. Unable to paint top of car. After checking there is a recall.”
- Air bags
“Tl* 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.”
- Structure
“There is bubbles coming through the paint on the roof panel. It is known by gm that its the glue bleeding through the fiberglass panel and paint. *tr”
Other Pontiac Trans Am model years
- 20020 recalls32 complaints
- 20010 recalls10 complaints
- 20000 recalls11 complaints
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2002 Pontiac Trans Am recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2002 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 2002 Pontiac Trans Am?
Engine and engine cooling is the most-reported component, named in 6 complaints out of 32 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 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.