AI Damage2000 Pontiac Trans AM: common problems
Owners of the 2000 Pontiac Trans AM filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 18% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 18% of all complaints
- 3 Structure 18% of all complaints
- 4 Engine 9% of all complaints
- 5 Engine and cooling 9% of all complaints
- 6 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 7 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 8 Suspension 9% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Service brakes: 2 complaints (18% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Structure: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (9% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
While traveling at 65 mph and depressing brake pedal, pedal went all the way to the floor , resulting in extended stopping distance, and causing vehicle to run into garage. Please provide further information.
Ma y be readdy to move on if no help with the warrenty I was promissed on the last converter, and this one would be the forth one of the three that is in the car.plus the smell of gas is getting very bad as if there is a leak? And for the key issue there was many cars with the same issue but not this gm produce.
Driving down the road at 55-60 mph, went to pass another car and t-top blows off and busts. T top was locked and latched correctly.
Dt: the driver's side t top exploded while going 70mph. Not sure if it had something to do with the heat or wind. Was in heavy traffic sounded like a gun shot going off in the vehicle. The only thing left was the rubber seal and locking bar.
Both the driver side and passenger side power windows will not open or close. Engine will not start due to fuel pump problems. Car will shut off without notice while driving.
Headlights intermittently shut off, but come right back on.
Also, when the gear did shift into third gear there was severe vibration throughout the vehicle.
Fuel line leak. High pressure fuel return line leak from pinch/chafing 9 inches from fuel sender (high volume leak above fuel tank and muffler).
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Trans AM has 6 complaints (22 years in the data). This year has 11, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Trans AM?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, service brakes, structure. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (18%), engine failure or replacement (9%), headlights and tail lights (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2000 Pontiac Trans AM?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2000 Pontiac Trans AM from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2000 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.