1994 Pontiac Trans AMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)

Safety recalls1Free fix at dealers Owner complaints93 with a crash, fire or injury Top problem2Fuel system, gasoline

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 19, 2000. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 Pontiac Trans AM has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

2Fuel system, gasoline

2Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury

2Visibility

1Fuel system, other

1Electrical system

1Service brakes, air

1Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury

1Power train1 crash/fire/injury

1Engine and engine cooling

11 other systems

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.

Complaints by system
System	Complaints	Crash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline	2	0
Vehicle speed control	2	1
Visibility	2	0
Fuel system, other	1	0
Electrical system	1	0
Service brakes, air	1	0
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	1
Power train	1	1
Engine and engine cooling	1	0
1 other systems	1	0

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1994 Pontiac Trans AM recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

no report yet

Foundation components: differential proportional valve

Recall 75V-137 · Jul 21, 1975 · 76 vehicles

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Trans AM year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trans AM median. How we score

1 2 1 1 2 5 10 1 1 1 2 3 1 9 5 4 12 11 16 11 10 32

'69'77'79'80'82'84'86'87'88'89'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02

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In owners' words

What Trans AM owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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
Complaint 842625 · Jul 20, 1999

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