Does the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM have any recalls?

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.

How do I check if my 1997 Pontiac Trans AM recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM?

12 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1997 Pontiac Trans AM recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM. That isn't a guarantee: recalls are added all the time, and NHTSA's records for small manufacturers can be incomplete.

Has your Pontiac been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Pontiac dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 2
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood2
Exterior lighting › Headlights2
Air bags1
Air bags › Frontal1
Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers1

Other Pontiac Trans AM years

Other 1997 Pontiac models

Most recalled 1997 vehicles

1997 Ford F-150 (25 recalls)
1997 Honda Civic (16 recalls)
1997 Honda Accord (15 recalls)
1997 Dodge Caravan (14 recalls)
1997 Chevrolet Cavalier (13 recalls)

All of 1997’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM have any recalls?: No recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. That isn't a guarantee: check the vehicle's VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer for its current status.
How do I check if my 1997 Pontiac Trans AM recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Pontiac dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1997 Pontiac Trans AM?: 12 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.