1991 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT
3 recalls — 46 complaints — 5 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.
Complaint Statistics
46 total complaints
2 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 6 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 4 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 4 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 2 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 1 |
STEERING
Feb 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 13, 2012
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION OWNER NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT OF STRUCTURE HANGING DOWN UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT IS APPARENT THE BOLT PULLED OUT OF FRAME STRUCTURE CAUSING STEERING LOSS AND MOTOR ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Feb 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 13, 2012
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION OWNER NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT OF STRUCTURE HANGING DOWN UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT IS APPARENT THE BOLT PULLED OUT OF FRAME STRUCTURE CAUSING STEERING LOSS AND MOTOR ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Feb 28, 2013
Incident date: Dec 13, 2012
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION OWNER NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT OF STRUCTURE HANGING DOWN UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT IS APPARENT THE BOLT PULLED OUT OF FRAME STRUCTURE CAUSING STEERING LOSS AND MOTOR ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Sep 15, 2004
Incident date: Sep 15, 2004
THE RECALL TO FIX THE CRADLE BOLTS WHICH HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN ON MY 1991 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN MINNESOTA, BECAUSE WE HAVE MORE SALT USED ON OUR ROADS THAN SOME OF THE STATES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Dec 29, 2003
Incident date: Sep 1, 2003
WE OWN A 1991 PONTIAC TRANSPORT AND HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT ANNOYING PROBLEMS. OUR MOST RECENT PROBLEM IS THE "STRIKER" FOR THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER'S DOORS. THE STRIKER FOR THE PASSENGER DOOR BECAME LOOSE AND WE WERE ABLE TO "STABLIZE" THE STRIKER WITH A HARDENING CLAY THAT WILL ALLOW US TO USE THE ... Read more
STRUCTURE
Nov 24, 2003
Incident date: Nov 21, 2003
THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE CRADLE HAD CRACKED. THE PROBLEM CAUSED THE ENGINE TO SHAKE AND NOT BE SUPPORTED WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 20, 2003
Incident date: Jun 17, 2003
CARRIAGE RETAINER CLIPS RUSTED AND BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE CARRIAGE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.*AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 13, 2001
THE REAR SUBFRAME ATTACHING BOLT AND WASHER KIT RUSTED IN HALF. THIS CAUSED THE REAR OF THE SUBFRAME TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY , PULLING THE STEERING SHAFT OFF OF THE RACK AND PINION . THIS CAUSING COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING, AND VEHICLE VEERED INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC ALMOST HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE HE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 13, 2001
Incident date: Aug 6, 2001
WHILE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING ABOUT 30 MPH SUBFRAME DROPPED ABOUT A FOOT PULLING STEERING SHAFT OFF STEERING COLUMN. CONSUMER LOST ALL STEERING POWER. ALSO, VEHICLE SWERVED TO LEFT IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC, SUBFRAMES BOLTS AND BUSHINGS AT REAR OF SUBFRAME.*AK *SLC
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 26, 2001
THE EXACT DATE OF THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT ON PASSENGERS SIDE IS UNKNOOWN. THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS 06/17/2001.*AK
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: Jul 13, 2000
BRIDGESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 19, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 1999
THE BELTS ON THE FIRESTONE TIRES (P205 65 R15) BROKE. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 5, 2000
Incident date: Jul 13, 2000
BRIDGESTONE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *SLC
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Dec 5, 2000
Incident date: May 3, 1999
THE BELTS ON THE FIRESTONE TIRES (P205 65 R15) BROKE. *SLC
STRUCTURE
Feb 16, 2000
THE REAR CRADLE BOLTS HAVE PULLED OUT THROUGH THE FRONT OF THE FRAME DUE TO CORROSION. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON THE VEHICLE'S MAKE AND MODEL. HOWEVER,THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. MANUFACTURER HAS BEN NOTIFIED. *AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Feb 4, 2000
Incident date: Jul 7, 1999
RECALL 97V058 000/REAR CRADLE BOLTS: WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT VEHICLE LOSES STEERING CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. *AK
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Oct 22, 1999
THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. *YC
STRUCTURE
Oct 6, 1999
THE FRAME UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE RUSTED THROUGH AND WAS READY TO LET GO. WE JUST HAPPENED TO BE HAVING THE BRAKES CHECKED AND THEY SEEN THAT THE FRAME LOOKED BAD AT THE BRAKE SHOP. WE HAD THE VEHICLE HAULED TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THEM LOOK AT IT AS THE BRAKE GUY SAID THAT HE WOULD NOT D... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jun 18, 1999
Incident date: Jun 17, 1999
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACELERATION WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A STOP POSITION (CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGE) CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO RAN ANOTHER STOP SIGN BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Feb 17, 1999
Incident date: Feb 1, 1997
DRIVER'S SEAT/MIDDLE SEAT/PASSENGER MID SEAT, AND FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELTS WERE BROKEN. DEALER CONTACTED, AND CANNOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Oct 14, 1998
BOTH FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED.
SEAT BELTS
May 12, 1998
Incident date: Apr 13, 1998
THE REAR MIDDLE RIGHT AND LEFT SEAT BELT THAT ANCHORS TO THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RETRACT IN A LOCKING MECHANISM, WHICH IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT THE OCCUPANT WILL NOT BE PROTECTED. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 17, 1997
THE DASHBOARD SPLIT OPEN AND FUMES COME TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. DEALER SAYS THE AIR CONDITIONER CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *AK
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Nov 17, 1997
THE DASHBOARD SPLIT OPEN AND FUMES COME TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. DEALER SAYS THE AIR CONDITIONER CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 11, 1997
Incident date: May 14, 1997
WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ON A BUSY SECONDARY ROAD, STEERING FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. BUT DRIVE RWAS ABLE TO BRAKE BEFORE HITTING A TRAFFIC SIGN. IN ADDITION, FRONT CROSSMEMBER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
STEERING:LINKAGES
Sep 11, 1997
Incident date: May 14, 1997
WHILE MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN ON A BUSY SECONDARY ROAD, STEERING FAILED, VEHICLE LOST CONTROL. BUT DRIVE RWAS ABLE TO BRAKE BEFORE HITTING A TRAFFIC SIGN. IN ADDITION, FRONT CROSSMEMBER FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 3, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
WHILE DRIVING THE ROOF DISCONNECTED FROM VEHICLE, LOST CONTROL, RESULTING IN A CRASH/INJURIES. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK
Crash
3 injured
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 23, 1997
Incident date: Jun 9, 1997
CRACK IN REAR AXLE CAUSED AXLE TO DISCONNECT/FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE ROCKED BACK/FORTH, COUNTER FLIPPED OVER, LANDED ON TOP, VEHICLE TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE VIN. *AK
Crash
1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 2, 1997
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Dec 31, 1996
VEHICLE SMOKING FRONT BRAKES HAD A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKING,MELTED THE HUB CAPS ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO REPLACED CALIPERS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE HAD A COOLANT LEAK. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Dec 31, 1996
VEHICLE SMOKING FRONT BRAKES HAD A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKING,MELTED THE HUB CAPS ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO REPLACED CALIPERS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE HAD A COOLANT LEAK. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 18, 1997
Incident date: Dec 31, 1996
VEHICLE SMOKING FRONT BRAKES HAD A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKING,MELTED THE HUB CAPS ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO REPLACED CALIPERS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE HAD A COOLANT LEAK. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 18, 1997
DASHBOARD EQUIPMENT IS TOO REFLECTIVE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Dec 27, 1996
Incident date: Dec 26, 1996
DRIVING HOME AND THE BELT JUST CAME LOOSE, TRIED TO TIGHTEN AGAINST BODY BUT IT JUST WOULDN'T TIGHTEN. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Dec 18, 1996
Incident date: Oct 22, 1996
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING IN THE ROOF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK
Fire
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Aug 26, 1996
Incident date: Aug 26, 1996
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT IS FULLY EXTENDED, AND WILL NOT RETRACT.*AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 1, 1996
Incident date: Dec 19, 1995
BRAKE HOSE BROKE, CAUSING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK, BRAKE FAILURE. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
May 3, 1996
WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF BOTH BRAKE LINE HOSES DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR, UPON BRAKING PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR THEN CONTINUED TO ROLL FORWARD,NO WARNING.*AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 16, 1996
TURN ON TRUCK TOOK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF AND TRUCK JUMPED OUT OF PARK POSITION . TT
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 16, 1996
TURN ON TRUCK TOOK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF AND TRUCK JUMPED OUT OF PARK POSITION . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Nov 27, 1995
Incident date: Nov 19, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT HAS FAILED, SEAT BELT HAS FAILED TO RETRACT. TT *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jul 20, 1995
Incident date: May 2, 1994
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT COMPLETELY, UNKNOWN REASONS FOR FIRE, PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jun 22, 1995
BRAKES ARE NOT RESPONSIVE AS SHOULD BE WHEN STOPPED THE WHEELS WILL SPIN. TT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Jun 8, 1995
Incident date: Mar 12, 1995
RIGHT REAR WINDOW CAME OUT TWICE. *SKD
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
May 10, 1995
Incident date: Mar 5, 1995
FRONT HEADLIGHTS VERY DULL; NO REFLECTIONS 10 TO 20 FT AHEAD; DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO SEE ROAD. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Apr 25, 1995
Incident date: Mar 1, 1995
PASSENGER SEAT LAP/SHOULDER BELT WILL NOT RETRACT. TT
Technical Service Bulletins — 1991 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT
5 manufacturer communications from 5 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 |
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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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