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2002 Pontiac Trans Am problems

The most common problem on the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am is engine and cooling, typically around 8,000 miles. Its complaint count is close to a typical Trans Am model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
74/100
Owner complaints
32
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
52
Worst area
Engine

The worst 2002 Pontiac Trans Am problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Engine
    7
  • Brakes
    5
  • Lights
    5
  • Body
    4
  • Seat belts
    3

Problems by type

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  • Engine
    7
  • Brakes
    5
  • Lights
    5
  • Body
    4
  • Seat belts
    3
  • Electrical
    2
  • Fuel system
    2
  • Steering
    2
  • Tires
    2
  • Visibility
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am 52

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

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What 2002 Pontiac Trans Am owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 5, 2017 · 80,000 miles · GA

Car being painted by chanllors collision warner robins ga. Whenever the top (halo) is painted, glue or oil cause paint to bubble through. Unable to paint top of car. After checking there is a recall.

Filed Dec 9, 2014 · Airbags, Engine · 5,000 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

Tl* the contact owned a 2002 pontiac trans am. While driving approximately 95 MPH in fourth gear, the vehicle stalled without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a guardrail and drove down an embankment. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts failed to retract. A police report was filed. There were two injuries reported that required medical attention. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 25, 2014 · Body · 34,210 miles · FL

There is bubbles coming through the paint on the roof panel. It is known by gm that its the glue bleeding through the fiberglass panel and paint.

Filed Feb 9, 2010 · Fuel system · 50,000 miles · SC

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac trans am. When she took the vehicle to a local mechanic for routine maintenance, she noticed that her vehicle had a gasoline leak. The mechanic diagnosis located the failure as the gasoline tank liner which needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 50,000.

Filed Sep 10, 2008 · Body · 49,000 miles · KY

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac trans am. The contact noticed that the driver's side door panel separated from the frame. He is concerned that the door will fall off while driving. The manufacturer sent him to the gmc collision center and they stated that the repair was not covered under the warranty. The failure and current mileages were 49,000.

Filed Jul 17, 2008 · Tires · 128,000 miles · CA · crash

Tire separation -- of 4 tires with the same dot 3 either show signs of separation or separated and caused an accident.

Filed Dec 27, 2007 · FL · crash

Sensing diagnostic module complaint. Consumer states that he found out that gm was putting event data recorders on their vehicles. He states these recorders will not be accurate if the consumer changes things such as tire size. *kb the consumer was involved in an accident which resulted in 2 people in the second vehicle being killed. The edr/sdm that was installed in the consumers vehicle recorded his speed over 100 MPH. The consumer stated he made modifications to the vehicle that could have affected the data.

Filed Nov 5, 2007 · Body · 25,000 miles · FL

I own a 2002 pontiac trans am. The sail panel between the t-tops and the rear window is defective. There are bubbles that look like rust spots in the paint going in a straight line across the sail panel. Gm is aware of the problem and has even issued a service bulletin to it's dealers on how to fix the problem. However, the dealerships will not acknowledge the problem and owners are faced with paying out of pocket to have the problem fixed. If gm knows there is a problem, ie. The epoxy used is causing air bubbles through the paint, then they should issue a recall on the vehicles to have them fixed. Also, the recall on the 2002 firebirds relating to the structural damage, I have never received notice of this recall.

Filed Nov 5, 2007 · Lights · 65,010 miles · FL

Both left and right front turn signal lamps, sockets and lens housing failed due to high temperatures generated by the front lamp position lights remaining on during operation of vehicle.

Filed Mar 19, 2007 · Brakes, Steering · 30,000 miles · NC

Tl*- the contact stated that on two separate occasions while driving the 2002 pontiac trans am with 30000 failure mileage and 59100 failure mileage at 50 MPH, she b lost control of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who determined that she needed to have the rack and pinion steering tightened up. The rack and pinion had been tightened up on may/2005 and march 2007. Also, the vehicle jerked after pressing on the brake pedal. The current mileage was 60,088.

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Is the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am reliable?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am, close to a typical Trans Am model year.

What is the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am year score?

The 2002 Pontiac Trans Am scores 74 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Pontiac Trans Am: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am?

Engine and cooling, with 7 complaints, typically around 8,000 miles. Next is brakes (5).

How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Trans Am have?

No recalls on record.

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