Pontiac TRANS AM brakes problems
19 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
112 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
39,101 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1969 to 2002 model years. Data snapshot: . 43 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
19 of 112 complaints match this topic (17.0%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 566737 · 2002-07-24 (July 24, 2002)
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HANDBRAKE, CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL FOR 1982 FIREBIRDS 91V055 AND IS WONDERING WHY THIS VEHICLE ISN'T UNDER RECALL, CONSUMER WAS PREVIOUSLY INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS WITH THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER ADJUSTING MECHANISMS. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 566737 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10468435 · 2012-07-31 (July 31, 2012)
THE BRAKE PEDAL SUDDENLY FELL TO THE FLOOR WHILE I WAS TRYING TO BRAKE THE CAR FOR A RED LIGHT AT 40 MPH WITH OTHER TRAFFIC DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF ME. THE BRAKE LINE TRAVELING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE CAR HAD RUSTED THROUGH DUE TO CORROSION CAUSING THE BRAKES TO FAIL. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE FUEL LINES WHICH CARRY FUEL AT HIGH PRESSURE AT APPROX. 48PSI ARE ALSO BADLY CORRODED AND LIKELY TO FAIL WITH CATASTROPHIC RESULTS (E.G., FIRE, EXPLOSION, ETC.). THESE BRAKE AND FUEL LINE SAFETY DEFECTS STEM FROM THE FACT THAT GENERAL MOTORS USED INFERIOR …
Owner-reported narrative. 120,158 miles reported. Look up ODI 10468435 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10605640 · 2014-06-24 (June 24, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 PONTIAC TRANS AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNIN. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS ISNPECTED BY THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR PARK BRAKE LEVER RETURN SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 296,493.
Owner-reported narrative. 296,493 miles reported. Look up ODI 10605640 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 737963 · 2000-12-18 (December 18, 2000)
SHIFTER CAN BE MOVED FROM PARK TO REVERSE OR DRIVE WITHOUT PUSHING THUMB BUTTON OR STEPPING ON BRAKE PEDAL. ATTEMPTED REPAIR BY DEALER MADE PROBLEM WORSE NOT BETTER.*AK
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Owner report 757967 · 2002-02-08 (February 8, 2002)
THE LEAD CONTACT POINTS FOR THE BRAKE LIGHTS ARE MELTING AFTER APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS OF USE. THE ACTUAL FILMENTS ARE STILL INTACT AND THE FUSE DOES NOT BLOW. THE TAIL FIN BRAKE LIGHT STILL WORKS BUT THE ACTUAL BRAKE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AFTER THE LEAD CONTACT POINTS MELT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 757967 at NHTSA ↗