1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
23
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM
The 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM has received a total of 23 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit (3 complaints), Structurebodydoor (3 complaints), and Suspensionrear (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM
23 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionrear | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainautomatic Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontretractor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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
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
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
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
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
Safety Rating for the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM
General Motors, LLC has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
99026 — STRUCTURE
CERTAIN VEHICLES BUILT WITHIN VIN BREAKPOINTS X2210990 THROUGH X2222934 MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FIREBIRD EMBLEM ON THE REAR CENTER FILLER PANEL. *TT
NHTSA Investigations for the 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC TRANS AM
- 1994 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 13 complaints
- 1995 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 5 complaints
- 1996 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 8 complaints
- 1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 14 complaints
- 1998 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 22 complaints
- 1999 PONTIAC TRANS AM (current)
- 2000 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 13 complaints
- 2001 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 10 complaints
- 2002 PONTIAC TRANS AM — 43 complaints
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