1999 Pontiac Trans Am
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Owner complaints
16 complaints2 involved a crash3 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Steering · Suspension
Both of my sun visors have fallen out without the ability to put back in place. There have been several times I have needed these visors to drive safely when the sun IS coming up or going down. I feel this could lead to an accident in the future. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While driving at normal highway speeds after vehicle IS warmed to normal operating temperature, the vehicle loses power unexpectedly. motor revs during event, almost as if car IS been suddenly shifted into neutral. no engine lights come on, vehicle simply loses forward momentum. transmission guy says everything IS fine, found nothing wrong. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Took vehicle to dealer to have oil change. was told that they found needle bearings in oil pan. Car cannot be driven because needles may enter the engine and cause engine to seize up or complete engine failure. they had to replace 16 rocker arms, drain magnet,r and r oil pan to clean,change oil…
Took vehicle to dealer to have oil change. was told that they found needle bearings in oil pan. Car cannot be driven because needles may enter the engine and cause engine to seize up or complete engine failure. they had to replace 16 rocker arms, drain magnet,r and r oil pan to clean,change oil and filter. I believe these rocker arms failure IS due to a defect in the vehicle as my car only has 16480 miles and IS stored from oct. Through may. Car IS one owner,me and has been taken for oil changes before driving in summer and again before storing for winter. this IS the 30TH anniversary numbered edition car and means a lot to me so I take extreme care of the car. *nm
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit · Structure › Body › Door
I bought my 1999 pontiac trans am brand new, 8/23/99. It now has 31,310 miles and both my door panels have cracks, about 1/4 way back. Also, I had a growling noise in my rear bearings and I had to have a new pinion bearings, carrier bearings, ring and pinion gear set installed. I was told by the…
I bought my 1999 pontiac trans am brand new, 8/23/99. It now has 31,310 miles and both my door panels have cracks, about 1/4 way back. Also, I had a growling noise in my rear bearings and I had to have a new pinion bearings, carrier bearings, ring and pinion gear set installed. I was told by the technician where I took it to be fixed it looked like it had been driven hard. My car has been driven approx. 10 miles a day everyday since I got it and has been only once, to louisville, about 100 miles away. It has been in the garage every night since I've had it. *jb
- Structure › Body › Door
There are cracks developing in the door panels of my 1999 trans am. The cracks are in the same location on each door panel. (Top of panel at edge, back 1/3 of panel.) this problem IS extremely common among trans am owners with 1998-2002 models. *Ak
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
Rear differential whining unbearably loud. took to local gm dealer to diagnose, they say it needs replaced. warranty I bought IS inspecting to see if they are going to pay for it. this affect's the comfort, reliablity, and safety of this car. I will update when more info IS recieved from the gm…
Rear differential whining unbearably loud. took to local gm dealer to diagnose, they say it needs replaced. warranty I bought IS inspecting to see if they are going to pay for it. this affect's the comfort, reliablity, and safety of this car. I will update when more info IS recieved from the gm dealer. upon further investigation online, this IS has happened to a lot of other LS1 powered f-body owners with this gm rear differential.
- Electrical system · Structure · Suspension › Rear
Headlights flip up and down and makes grinding noise when car IS turned off. same occurs when factory installed alarm IS activated. dealer reports actuator bad. same problem has occurred 4 times since 2000. along with that, the driver side window motor has burned out twice along with the actuator. rear end of vehicle rattles near speakers. driver side interior door panel loose. *jb
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
The tie rod snapped and caused causing the left front wheel to turn to the extreme left or right which resulted in a crash. *nlm
- Structure › Body › Door
The door panels cracked. *jb the door panels cracked. *mr
- Service brakes, hydraulic
When vehicle IS at a stop consumer has to physically put both feet on brake pedal to hold vehicle. consumer has to restart vehicle to get engine to stop racing. please provide any further information. ts
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While at a stop, consumer states' vehicles engine rev's very high. feels like vehicle IS going to take off. consumer has to press on brakes with both feet to keep vehicle from moving. Please provide any further information. ts
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While sitting in traffic another vehicle hit consumer AT45 mph ,and drivers and passenger seatbacks reclined. Consumer felt that seats should not recline.*ak consumer, daughter and passenger suffered injuries.*jb
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor · Structure › Body · Suspension › Rear
When making a left hand turn consumer noticed a rattle in rear end of vehicle. Also, when driving without prior warning vehicle started swaying which caused poor vehicle control. Consumer noted that seat belts do not release/engine check light illuminated on dash, and vehicle leaked water into engine compartment whenever it rained. Consumer has contacted dealer. Please provide any further details.*ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor
The brakes shudder. At low speeds it feels as though a rough spot in the brakes causes the car to stop hard then soft repeatedly. At high speeds the steering wheel and car shake. Rotors seem to be warped. Parts were replaced and same problem came up on new parts. *ak
- Unknown or other
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
- Power train › Driveline › Differential unit
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10248444Vehicle Recalls
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
- 10190934Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190933Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers. Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.
- 10190932Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10190931Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels. GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.
- 10082506This technical bulletin provides a procedure to reprogram the media disc player with the latest calibrations to correct a condition of the rear entertainment system not operating as intended in colder ambient temperature areas due to calibration concerns.
- 605966Certain vehicles built within vin breakpoints x2210990 through x2222934 may have been built with an incorrect firebird emblem on the rear center filler panel.
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