1990 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT
5 recalls — 64 complaints — 4 TSBs
99I003000 Jun 8, 1999
SEATS
Defect Description
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BUCKET SEATS. THE FRONT SEAT RECLINER MECHANISM LOWER BOLTS CAN LOOSEN. A LOOSE BOLT COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK, RESU... Read more
Consequence
THE SEAT COULD SUDDENLY FALL BACKWARD, DISTRACTING THE DRIVER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN OR REPLACE THE BOLTS AT NO CHARGE TO THE OWNERS. THIS POLICY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL JUNE 30, 2002.
97V058000 Apr 8, 1997
STRUCTURE
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS ORIGINALLY SOLD OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN THE FOLLOWING STATES: CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT AND WISCONSIN. THE REAR CRADLE BOL... Read more
Consequence
IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS AND RETAINERS.
92V012000 Jan 28, 1992
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WILL NOT REMAIN CLOSED DURING CERTAIN LOAD FORCES ASSOCIATED WITH A VEHICLE CRASH. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 201.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOORMAY OPEN AND RESULT IN OCCUPANT(S) INJURIES FROM CONTACT WITH THE GLOVECOMPARTMENT DOOR.
Remedy
REPLACE THE CURRENT UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WITH A REDESIGNED UPPER GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR WHICH INCORPORATES A POSITIVE LATCH TO KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED SHOULD A VEHICLE CRASH OCCUR.
91V046000 Mar 15, 1991
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
A RIGHT HAND SEAT/SHOULDER BELT RETRACTOR MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED IN THE SECOND ROW LEFT HAND SEAT POSITION (DIRECTLY BEHIND DRIVER).
Consequence
THE INCORRECT RETRACTOR MAY CAUSE THE BELTS TO LOCK UPIF THE VAN IS PARKED ON A STEEP GRADE. AS A RESULT OF THIS, THE OCCUPANT COULDNOT EXTEND THE BELT FOR USE.
Remedy
REPLACE SHOULDER BELT ASSEMBLY.
89V164000 Oct 2, 1989
SEATS
Defect Description
THE REAR MODULAR SEAT FRAME HOLD-DOWN HOOKS MAY NOT MEET THE REQUIRED PULL FORCE AT THE REAR SET ANCHORAGE.
Consequence
VEHICLES WOULD NOT CONFORM TO FMVSS 207.
Remedy
REPLACE REAR HOLD DOWN HOOKS AND PIVOT RIVETS WITH HEAT TREATED HARDWARE.
Complaint Statistics
64 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 10 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 5 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 5 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 3 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 3 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 3 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Oct 31, 2005
Incident date: Oct 28, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN WHEN THE ENGINE CRADLE MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO RUST. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE STEERING LINKAGE DISCONNECTED AND THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT TURNING AROUND. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. HE CONTAC... Read more
STEERING:LINKAGES
Oct 31, 2005
Incident date: Oct 28, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A TURN WHEN THE ENGINE CRADLE MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO RUST. THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION NEARLY FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WHEN THIS HAPPENED THE STEERING LINKAGE DISCONNECTED AND THE STEERING WHEEL KEPT TURNING AROUND. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. HE CONTAC... Read more
STRUCTURE
Jun 19, 2001
Incident date: Jun 3, 2001
IN REGARDS TO THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE #97016 OR ALLDATA # 97VO58000: MY REAR CRADLE BOLTS WENT OUT THE OTHER DAY. I HAD THE CAR TOWED TO A PRIVATE SERVICE STATION THAT INFORMED ME THE PART WAS UNDER RECALL AND I NEEDED TO CALL THE DEALERSHIP. I CALLED THEM AND RECEIVED NO HELP(THEY TOLD ME THEY H... Read more
SEATS
Apr 19, 2001
Incident date: Apr 10, 2001
MOUNTING BOLT FOR DRIVER'S SEATBACK SHEARED OFF, CAUSING SEATBACK TO COLLAPSE. I HAVE THE DAMAGED BOLT AND WILL PROVIDE IF REQUESTED.*AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 11, 2001
Incident date: Apr 6, 2001
FRONT END WAS WOBBLING IN STEERING. CONSUMER HAD AN ALIGNMENT SHOP TO ALIGN VEHICLE, BUT AS THE MECHANIC EXAMINED VEHICLE, HE SAW SUBFRAME ON RIGHT SIDE WAS RUSTED. BEFORE CONFIRMING WORK, CONSUMER CONTACTED PONTIAC TO SEE IF ANY RECALLS WERE ON VEHICLE. PONTIAC WAS POLITE IN SAYING THAT VEHIC... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Jan 9, 2001
SEATBELTS IN FRONT SEATS HAVE GONE LOOSE. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE THAT NTSA SHOULD BE CONCERNED WITH. SEATBELTS ARE MANDATORY IN MANY STATES INCLUDING MINE. PONTIAC REFUSES TO REPAIR AS A RECALL EVEN THOUGH IT IS A HAZARD AND NOT A WEAR AND TEAR ISSUE. SEATBELTS SHOULD NOT BREAK, ESPECIALLY THE 2... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 22, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Oct 31, 1999
Incident date: Mar 9, 1995
WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOP WHEN EVER. VERY VERY DANGEROUS. 3 REPLACEMENT PARTS TO NO AVAIL.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Oct 5, 1999
Incident date: Oct 4, 1999
NO ACCIDENT, I BOUGHT FROM BACH MOTORS, A USED VAN, 1990, 140,000 MILES, MANY FAULTS, DID NOT REALIZE. WINDSHIELD WITH TWO CRACKS, BROKEN LATCH ON DRIVER'S DOOR, BROKEN SEAT BELT, DRIVERS SIDE, ONE CYLINDER FAULTY, STRUTS WEAK ALL AROUND, AND BRAKES WEAK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 30, 1999
Incident date: Aug 4, 1999
VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL (97V058000), REPAIRS COULD NOT BE DONE. *YC
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Aug 26, 1999
WIPERS STOP WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN. REPLACEMENT PART DOES SAME THING. AUTO SHOP SAID DEFECT IN DASH, BAD WIRING
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jul 21, 1999
Incident date: Jul 21, 1996
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SPOT(CLOUDY) APPEARS TO GROW ON THE WINDSHIELD WHICH AFFECETS THE VISIBILITY. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED CONSUME RTHAT IT WAS A MANUFACTURER'S DEFFECT WHICH WAS NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE. CAN NHTSA... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 14, 1999
Incident date: Apr 9, 1999
NO SUMMARY. *MJS
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 8, 1999
Incident date: Apr 4, 1999
THE PLASTIC COVER HOLDING THE RETRACTING SPRING HAS BECOME DEFORMED ON MORE THAN ONE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. ALLOWING THE SPRING TO DISCONNECT AND THE BELT TO PULL FREE. MORE THEN ONE BELT RETRACTOR SHOWS SIGNS OF DEFORMING AND POSSIBLE FAILURE. I BELIEVE ALL SIX SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS SHOULDBE REPLACED ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 25, 1999
Incident date: Dec 11, 1998
RECALL WORK COMPLETED ON THE CRADLE BOLTS, HOWEVER FAILED (BOLTS BROKE OFF) RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WHEN ENGINE DROPPED TO THE GROUND.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 12, 1999
DASH BOARD DESIGN IS DIFFICULT TO REPLACE AND FIT PROPERLY.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 12, 1999
TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO ENGINE , GAUGES AND DASHBOARD.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 12, 1999
TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO ENGINE , GAUGES AND DASHBOARD.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 12, 1999
TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED, RESULTING IN OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO ENGINE , GAUGES AND DASHBOARD.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Jan 4, 1999
AFTER REPLACEMENT OF DASHBOARD, THE UNIT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY INTO SLOTS DUE TO DESIGN FLAW.(CONSUMER IS ATTORNEY).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 4, 1999
ENGINE OVERHEATED AND FAILED.(CONSUMER IS ATTORNEY).
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jan 4, 1999
TEMPERATURE GAUGE FAILED TO INDICATE ENGINE OVERHEATING, RESULTING IN ENGINE FAILURE. (CONSUMER IS ATTORNEY).
STEERING
Dec 18, 1998
Incident date: Dec 11, 1998
WHILE MECHANIC WAS TEST DRIVING VEHICLE HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND HEARD A BIG NOISE BEFORE THE CRADLE BOLT CAME APART AND ENGINE COLLAPSED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 18, 1998
Incident date: Dec 11, 1998
WHILE MECHANIC WAS TEST DRIVING VEHICLE HE STEPPED ON THE BRAKES AND HEARD A BIG NOISE BEFORE THE CRADLE BOLT CAME APART AND ENGINE COLLAPSED. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Nov 14, 1998
Incident date: Jun 1, 1998
ENGINE/SUSPENSION SUB-FRAME ASSEMBLY FAILURE AT FRONT ATTACHMENT OF RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM. THIS FAILURE IS DUE TO CORROSION OF THE SUB FRAME ASSEMBLY. THIS CAUSED SEPARATION OF THE RIGHT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM AND LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. THE FAILURE OCCURED AT A LOW SPEED WHILE BACKING VEH... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 19, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1998
INVESTIGATION NUMBER IS EA97019. THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE SEAT BELT RECLINER. THE CONSUMER HAS TO USE A STICK TO HOLD THE SEAT UP. THE MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Oct 19, 1998
Incident date: Dec 12, 1997
THE CONSUMER IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE FUEL TANK RELEASE HANDLE. THE HANDLE DOES NOT OPERATER AT ALL. THE CONSUMER HAS TO USE SOMETHING TO PRY THE HANDLE OPEN IN ORDER TO INPUT GAS INTO THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS UNAWARE OF THE SITUATION. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Jul 17, 1998
Incident date: Jul 3, 1998
DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 57 MPH BOLT THAT HOLDS DRIVER'S SEATBACK SHEARED OFF, CAUSING THE SEATBACK TO COLLAPSE, ALMOST RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL/ACCIDENT. *AK *TT
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
May 12, 1998
THE DOOR LATCHES DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY. USUALLY CANOT GET IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S CHILD FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE DOOR WAS SHUT OR APPEARED TO BE SHUT. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 28, 1998
Incident date: Feb 24, 1994
SUBFRAME THAT HOLDS THE DRIVETRAIN AND ALL STEERING COMPONENTS DISENGAGED.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Apr 20, 1998
GLOVE BOX FAILED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 20, 1998
CUP HOLDERS FAILED.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 20, 1998
INSTRUMENT PANEL FALLS OFF.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Apr 20, 1998
WIPERS FAILED DURING A STORM.
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Apr 20, 1998
BOTH DOORS BROKE.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Apr 14, 1998
Incident date: Feb 24, 1994
WHENEVER BRAKES ARE APPLIED & TURNING STEERING WHEEL, WOULD HEAR A POPPING SOUND. HAPPENS QUITE FREQUENTLY. CRADLE THAT HOLDS SUPENSION & ENGINE HAD CRACKED IN HALF BEHIND SWAY BAR MOUNT. HANGING ON RIGHT SIDE. PICTURES ARE INCLUDED. NOTIFIED DEALER & MANUFACTURER WHO SAID THAT THEY ARE UNABLE TO RE... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 5, 1998
DRIVERS SEAT BACK IS LOOSE AND MOVES BACK AND FORTH.
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Dec 4, 1997
EVAPORATOR DRAIN WATER LEAKS INTO THE FRONT OF VEHICLE, CAUSING CORROSION PRIOR TO RECALL.
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Sep 2, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
DRIVER'S BACK REST COLLAPSED CAUSE UNKOWN, OWNER WILL PROVIDE MORE DETAILS. *AK
STEERING
Jul 25, 1997
Incident date: Jul 15, 1997
RECEIVED NOTICE (#97V058000) & CALLED DEALER FOR APPOINTMENT, INFORMED BY MECHANIC PARTS ON BACK ORDER. DEALER SAID MANUFACTURER ONLY SENDING 2 PARTS TO EACH DEALER. DOES NOT KNOW WHEN CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WILL BE FIXED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Mar 24, 1997
Incident date: Mar 15, 1997
OWNER HAD TO REPLACE SEAT BELT'S FOUR TIMES. HE CLAIMS THAT THEY ARE DESIGNED VERY POORLY. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Feb 11, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
INSIDE SLIDING DOOR HANDLE BROKEN, LEFT FRONT BROKE OUTSIDE, UNIT REPLACED BY PONTIAC DEALER AND BROKE AGAIN ONE YEAR LATER. ALSO, RIGHT FRONT OUTSIDE BROKE IN 1996 AND WAS REPLACED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 1, 1996
TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR FAILED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Sep 24, 1996
DRIVER'S SHOULDER/LAP ACTIVE RESTRAINT IS INOPERATIVE, BELT HAS FULLY EXTENDED AND WON'T RETRACT.*AK HAS HAPPENED TWICE. *SLC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Jul 25, 1996
Incident date: May 1, 1994
FUSEABLE LINK SHORTED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Apr 17, 1996
Incident date: Jan 30, 1996
BRAKE LINE RUPTURED AS BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *SD
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 17, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WENT POP, RESULTING STEERING CONTROL LOST, DUE TO SUBFRAME SCREW FALLING OUT AND ENGINE FELL DOWN. TT
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 20, 1996
Incident date: Feb 17, 1996
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WENT POP, RESULTING STEERING CONTROL LOST, DUE TO SUBFRAME SCREW FALLING OUT AND ENGINE FELL DOWN. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Jan 29, 1996
THE VAN WAS PARKED ALL DAY IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE AND FOR NO REASON THE VAN WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE DASH BOARD. TT
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Aug 28, 1995
COOLANT LEAKED OUT 2 TIMES. *SD
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Technical Service Bulletins — 1990 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 1 |
01880
Jan 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
NO TCC APPLY, MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON, TCC SURGE, POSSIBLE P0740, P1870, OR 39 AFTER INSTALLATION OF A REMAN (SRTA) 4T60/4T60E. *TT
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
436303
Jan 1, 1995
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK THUD/CLUNK. *TW
431051
Dec 1, 1994
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
SLIDING DOOR RATTLES. *TW
PONTIAC TRANS SPORT — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC TRANS SPORT across all model years (1990–1999).
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Total Recalls
1,277
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
77
Reported Crashes
45
Reported Fires
6
Reported Deaths
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