2001 Pontiac TRANS AM: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
32,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 10 complaints (20.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Trunk Lid | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm): 1; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments: 1; Structure:Body:Trunk Lid: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2002: 5; 2004: 2; 2005: 2; 2006: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10053025 · 2004-01-13 (January 13, 2004)
MY CAR IS USING APPROXIMATELY 1 TO 1.25 QUARTS OF OIL EVERY 3000 MILES WITH ONLY 30,000 MILES ON THE CAR. THE DEALER CLAIMS THIS IS WITHIN "ACCEPTABLE" TOLERANCES. I DISAGREE.
Owner-reported narrative. 20,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10053025 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10064354 · 2004-04-01 (April 1, 2004)
RIVETS TEARING THROUGH DOOR PANEL THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW REGULATOR.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10064354 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10124216 · 2005-06-04 (June 4, 2005)
PONTIAC, MONTANA 2001, IT SEEMS LIKE THE SLIDING DOOR BEHIND THE DRIVER'S DOOR, IS NOT WELL SEALED WHEN IT CLOSES, YOU CAN FEEL AIR OMING THRU THE HOLE, I'VE NEVER BEEN IN A ACCIDENT PLUS I AM VER CAREFUL WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH THAT DOOR, THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A TIME WHEN SOMEONE OPENED THE DOOR ABRUPTLY
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10124216 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10134438 · 2005-08-28 (August 28, 2005)
BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP AT 40-45 MPH. WHILE BRAKING, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND WARNING LIGHTS WERE NOTICED. THIS FAILURE LED TO A 2 VEHICLE ACCIDENT WHERE 1 PERSON WAS POSSIBLY INJURED. THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WAS NEEDED TO SLOW THE CAR, THOUGH THE SPIN OUT AS A RESULT OF THE ACCIDENT ULTIMATELY STOPPED THE VEHICLE. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE ABS WAS INOPERABLE TCS OFF??, AND THE BRAKE WARNINGS WERE LIT AND REMAINED LIT. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE AT THIS POINT IS UNKNOWN AND A DETERMINATION SHOULD BE MADE LATER IN THE WEEK…
Owner-reported narrative. 44,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10134438 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168702 · 2006-09-19 (September 19, 2006)
MY DOOR IS FALLING OFF FROM THE FRAME OF THE CAR. NO ACCIDENTS TO THE CAR. THE WINDOW HAS HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS. THE GM BODY SHOP SAID THEY JUST HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM LAST WEEK WITH ANOTHER FIREBIRD. GM HAS OFFERED TO PAY 15% OF THE $982.00. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THE DOORS ARE GLUED ON ALL FIREBIRDS. I FEEL THIS IS A MAJOR DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168702 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 766682 · 2002-09-04 (September 4, 2002)
WARRANTY DENIED BY DEALERSHIP/MFG BASED ON SPECULATION THAT I "RACED" VEHICLE AND THAT BOLT ON ALTERATIONS CAUSED MORE HORSEPOWER THAN ENGINE CAN HANDLE.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 766682 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8013656 · 2002-07-10 (July 10, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKE SYSTEM GOES OUT , CAUSING VEHICLE TO HAVE NO BRAKES. DEALER CONTACTED. CANNOT LOCATE CAUSE. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8013656 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8013658 · 2002-07-10 (July 10, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM BECAME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SPIN OUT OF CONTROL ON ROUGH OR WET ROADS.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8013658 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.