2001 Pontiac Trans Am problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (2) · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls (1) · Structure:body:trunk Lid (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (47)
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.
Unknown Or Other 2025-07-18 · PIP5601C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this pi communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from tac.
Electrical System 2024-08-26 · General Communication · Service Campaign
vehicle wide programming (vwp) is a new process to update software on gm vehicles. it provides the ability via a single selection within techline connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). the updating of modules is com
Unknown Or Other 2024-06-17 · 18-NA-099 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this bulletin provides information for use on a product assistance claim (pac), which is formerly known as a product allegation resolution (par) claim.
Electrical System 2024-06-06 · 24-NA-098 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on service programming system (sps) error codes e4398, e4399, e4401, e4403, m4404, m4413, m6954, m6955, e4414, e4423, e4491, e4492, or e6961 and resolution information.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-03-13 · 16-NA-383 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, crank no start, extended crank or misfire, mil with dtcs, and explains how top tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
Engine And Engine Cooling 2024-02-22 · 22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace oil cooler, oil cooler lines and oil tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
Showing the 6 most recent of 47 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2006-09-19 · Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments · 108,000 mi“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. gm has offered to pay 15% of the $982.00. i have found out that the doors are glued on all firebirds. i feel this is a major defect from the manufactu…”
2005-08-28 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · 44,000 mi · 💥 crash“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. the emergency brake was needed to slow the car, though the spin out as a result of the accident ultimately stopped the vehicle. after t…”
2005-06-04 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch“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 to dealing with that door, there has never been a time when someone opened the door abruptly …”
2004-04-01 · Visibility:power Window Devices And Controls“rivets tearing through door panel that holds the window regulator.*ak…”
2004-01-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 20,000 mi“my car is using approximately 1 to 1.25 quarts of oil every 3000 miles with only 30,000 miles on the car. the dealer claims this is within "acceptable" tolerances. i disagree.…”
2002-10-25 · Structure:body:trunk Lid“consumer states during the month of august was raining a lot in tx. trunk got water inside like a swimming pool. causing damage to back seat and floor. dealer and manufacturer didn't help. please provide further information. ts…”
2002-10-23 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 7,800 mi · 🔥 fire“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.*jb…”
2002-09-04 · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator“warranty denied by dealership/mfg based on speculation that i "raced" vehicle and that bolt on alterations caused more horsepower than engine can handle.*ak…”
2002-07-10 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip“while driving abs brake system goes out , causing vehicle to have no brakes. dealer contacted. cannot locate cause. *ak…”
2002-07-10 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm)“while driving traction control system became inoperative, causing vehicle to spin out of control on rough or wet roads.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.