1984 Pontiac trans am Trans AM
1G2AW87H8EN211751
Vehicle history report for the 1984 Pontiac trans am Trans AM (VIN 1G2AW87H8EN211751). Black, coupe, 5.0L 8-cyl, gasoline. Title: Clean. 81,600 mi reported. Registered in Ia. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
Full vehicle history report
What a full report checks for VIN 1G2AW87H8EN211751
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 1984 pontiac trans am.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1984 Pontiac trans am, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Check that every belt latches, retracts and locks under a sharp tug, and that none are frayed.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
🔍 Have a trusted mechanic inspect this system as part of a pre-purchase inspection.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 5
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 1984 Pontiac trans am.
PARKING BRAKE,WHEELS
I HAVE A 1984 FIREBIRD THAT MY FRIEND GAVE ME WHICH HAS BEEN SITTING IN STORAGE FOR MANY YEARS. I FOUND OUT THAT THERE WERE RECALS ON MY VEHICLE AND CALLED THE DEALER. THEY SAID THAT SINCE MY CARWAS SO OLD, THEY DON'T HAVE ANY RECORD OF ANY RECALLS. I CALLED PONTIAC CUSTOMER SERVICE'S 800 NUMBER, AND THEY TOLD ME THE SAME THING. BASICALLY, SINCE THEY HAV…
NHTSA ODI #10186966WHEELS
NO SUMMARY
NHTSA ODI #711520SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
ALL I WANT IS FOR GM TO ACKNOWLEDGE AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE RECALL REPAIRS TO MY VEHICLE.
NHTSA ODI #706064SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,PARKING BRAKE,SEAT BELTS,WHEELS
I HAD THE DEALERSHIP PERFORM RECALL WORK AND HAVE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS IN THE RESOLUTION OF SAID RECALLS
NHTSA ODI #704100POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT INTO GEARS.
NHTSA ODI #533770Recently searched vehicles
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Is the VIN 1G2AW87H8EN211751 valid?
1G2AW87H8EN211751 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 1984 Pontiac trans am.
Does the 1984 Pontiac trans am have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 1984 Pontiac trans am. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
Data last checked 18 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.