Model year record

1998 Pontiac Trans AM

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 22 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: driveline: differential unit2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: linkages1
Structure: body: trunk lid1
Structure: frame and members1
Unknown or other1
Vehicle speed control1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1

The 1997 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.