1982 Pontiac Trans Am Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Vehicle fire began after pump did not shut off, causing overflow of fuel to spill onto hot exhaust.”
“Consumer states that the vehicle is experiencing problems with the handbrake, consumer found a recall for 1982 firebirds 91v055 and is wondering why this vehicle isn't under recall, consumer was previously informed that the problem was with the rear brake caliper adjusting mechanisms. *slc”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Pontiac Trans Am as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.