1994 PONTIAC TRANS AM
1 recalls, 13 complaints - 3 TSBs
75V137000 Jul 21, 1975
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 1 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Nov 27, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Aug 26, 2000
Incident date: Oct 15, 1994
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING WINDSHIELD WIPER WORKING INTRMITTENTLEY OR NOT AT ALL; CONDITION CAN REDUCE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY AND INCREASING THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS:
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Nov 8, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
THE ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WHILE DRIVING. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS TO FIX IT, THEY SAID I NEEDED THE MOTOR AND MODULATOR. PARTS ALONE COST ME $1,170.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 8, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
THE ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WHILE DRIVING. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS TO FIX IT, THEY SAID I NEEDED THE MOTOR AND MODULATOR. PARTS ALONE COST ME $1,170.
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Nov 8, 1999
Incident date: Sep 15, 1999
THE ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON WHILE DRIVING. JUST ORDERED THE PARTS TO FIX IT, THEY SAID I NEEDED THE MOTOR AND MODULATOR. PARTS ALONE COST ME $1,170.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:CARBURETOR SYSTEM
Jul 20, 1999
VEHICLE LEAKS OIL FROM IN BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE TAKEN OFF, AND A NEW HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 20, 1999
VEHICLE LEAKS OIL FROM IN BETWEEN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND THE ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD NEEDED TO BE TAKEN OFF, AND A NEW HEAD GASKET NEEDED TO BE INSTALLED. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Jul 18, 1998
THIS VEHICLE IS A 1998 MODEL. CONSUMER HAD TURNED FROM A STOP SIGN, VEHICLE ACCELERATED ABOUT 45MPH. REMOVED FOOT FROM PEDAL IT WENT TO THE FLOOR . CONSUMER CUT OFF THE SWITCH AND RESTARTED ENGINE. SOMETIMES VEHICLE WILL BE DECELERATING, SOMETIMES IT WILL STILL BE ACCELERATING. ON JULY 18, 19... Read more
Crash
Fire
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Oct 16, 1998
Incident date: Aug 1, 1998
THE DELCO CD PLAYER IS TOO HOT, IT CAUSES TO BURN THE CD AND MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT AND CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT WON'T ASSIST THE CONSUMER. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Nov 8, 1997
FUMES ENTERING VEHICLE CAUSING CONSUMER TO BECOME DIZZY, LIGHT HEADED, NAUSEOUS AND DISORIENTED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Mar 25, 1997
GAS FUMES IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Nov 7, 1996
Incident date: Oct 29, 1996
ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Crash
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 7, 1996
Incident date: Oct 29, 1996
ABS BRAKES FAILED, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT, ALSO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. *AK
Crash
Technical Service Bulletins, 1994 PONTIAC TRANS AM
3 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
876527
Dec 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES EXPERIENCE ENGINE MISS/ POOR DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
PONTIAC TRANS AM - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC TRANS AM across all model years (1994, 1994).
1
Total Recalls
196
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
18
Reported Crashes
6
Reported Fires
4
Reported Deaths
PONTIAC TRANS AM - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0 | 43 | View |
| 2001 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 2000 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 1999 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 1998 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 | View |
| 1994 (current) | 1 | 13 | |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1992 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1987 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1984 | 0 | 10 | View |
| 1982 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1980 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1979 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1977 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1969 | 0 | 1 | View |