1997 Pontiac Pontiac problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (2) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1) · Vehicle Speed Control (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Pontiac Pontiac model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System 2001-08-01 · 010139003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding j 44551 a/c suction screen kit repair recommendations and procedures after catastrophic compressor failures for passenger cars and light duty trucks with delphi hd6, hu6 and ht6 compressors. *tt
Air Bags:on-Off Switch Assembly 2000-01-01 · 990941004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding switches to turn off and on frontal air bags for passenger cars and trucks. *tt
Seats 2000-01-01 · 990940004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
general motors began providing child restrain seat top tether hardware packages to customers in the united states who requested them. *tt
Latches/Locks/Linkages:trunk Lid:lock 2000-01-01 · 990866002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin informs dealerships about the trap resistant rear compartment (trunk) kit. *tt
Structure:body 1998-08-01 · 431701B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
model year 1994-99 passenger cars and trucks , bumps or rust colored spots in the paint due to rail or iron dust. yd
Parking Brake 1997-11-01 · 971101735030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
comments that the park brake pedal is not setting correctly or releasing prematurely while trying to set the park brake. *yc
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.