1998 Pontiac Trans AM Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM, and owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Pontiac Trans AM have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Steering column, the two pins that hold the steering wheel together at the hinged part so the adjustable wheel can up and down, work their way out and cause the steering to become very dangerous. *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 13, 2007 · Steering
“While driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will jerk, and then engine light will come on and will stay on the remainder of time that vehicle is being operated. Dealer notified. *ak”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 19, 2002 · Unknown or other
Compare Pontiac Trans AM model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Trans AM model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 2 |
| 1984 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 5 |
| 1986 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 10 |
| 1987 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 1 |
| 1989 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 Pontiac Trans AM | 1 | 9 |
| 1995 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 4 |
| 1997 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 12 |
| 1998 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 11 |
| 1999 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 16 |
| 2000 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 11 |
| 2001 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 10 |
| 2002 Pontiac Trans AM | 0 | 32 |
Checking a specific 1998 Pontiac Trans AM
How do I know if my 1998 Pontiac Trans AM has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- G65,889 complaints
- Grand AM5,580 complaints
- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
- Bonneville1,979 complaints
- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.