1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT

3 recalls — 151 complaints — 40 TSBs

96V015000 Jan 23, 1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Consequence
VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
585,182 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
95V214000 Nov 3, 1995
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
6,772 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
95V048000 Mar 20, 1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Defect Description
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
6,523 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

151 total complaints 19 crashes 3 fires 11 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR14
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP7
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER7
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION7
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR6
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR6
SEATS6
UNKNOWN OR OTHER5
ENGINE Jan 30, 2017
Incident date: Jan 25, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jan 30, 2017
Incident date: Jan 25, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Jan 30, 2017
Incident date: Jan 25, 2017
"TAKATA RECALL
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Jan 23, 2008
Incident date: Dec 20, 2007
1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT CAUGHT FIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE DID HAVE AN OIL LEAK. OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT# 10-89-0648. *JB
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Nov 29, 2006
Incident date: Nov 26, 2006
THE FRAME IS RUSTED OUT WITH ONE BOLT HOLDING UP THE ENGINE. THIS IS MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD. IT WAS ONLY RECENTLY DISCOVERED BY A MECHANIC DOING SOME REPAIRS ON THE ENGINE. THE FRAME ON A 11 YEAR OLD CAR SHOULD NOT RUST OUT. A MAJOR ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. *NM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Feb 19, 2006
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
WE HAVE A 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. IT LEAKS OIL REALLY BAD. WE GO ABOUT FIFTEEN MILES, AND THEN WE HAVE TO ADD TWO MORE QUARTS OF OIL. WE HAVE A FRIEND THAT HAD THE SAME MODEL OF VAN. HIS VAN DID THE SAME THING. HE REPAIRED THE MANIFOLD GASKET THREE TIMES. EACH TIME COSTING $900. FINALLY ON THE FO... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Jul 7, 2004
Incident date: Mar 1, 2004
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE ON A 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT AT 80,000 MILES.*AK
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
STEERING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
SUSPENSION Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Jan 15, 2002
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR... Read more
Crash
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
DEALER HAD AT PREVIOUS TIMES CHECKED COOLANT SYSTEM AND SAID NO TROUBLE, HAD CLEANED RADIATOR AND CHECKED ENGINE TEMPERATURE. SAID EVERYTHING OK. NOW OUT WARRANTY AND ENGINE BLOWN DUE TO COOLANTLEAKAGE AND BEST DEAL SO FAR FOR REPAIR IS 3400.00 FROM CHEVY DEALER. VEHICLE IS WORTHLESS AS TRADE W/O F... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Apr 15, 2003
DEALER HAD AT PREVIOUS TIMES CHECKED COOLANT SYSTEM AND SAID NO TROUBLE, HAD CLEANED RADIATOR AND CHECKED ENGINE TEMPERATURE. SAID EVERYTHING OK. NOW OUT WARRANTY AND ENGINE BLOWN DUE TO COOLANTLEAKAGE AND BEST DEAL SO FAR FOR REPAIR IS 3400.00 FROM CHEVY DEALER. VEHICLE IS WORTHLESS AS TRADE W/O F... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Mar 29, 2004
Incident date: Mar 29, 2004
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAD TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN AND WAS REAR ENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE. THIS CAUSED THE BACK OF DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE, AND DRIVER ENDED UP IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. DRIVER SUSTAINED BACK, SHOULDER, NECK, AND HEAD INJURIES. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 24, 2004
Incident date: Mar 24, 2004
HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WHEN I START MY VAN. ALL THE IDIOT LIGHTS COME ON THE DASH, IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACH GAUGES DON'T WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT WORK WHEN YOU PUSHED THE BUTTON ON THE ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Mar 24, 2004
Incident date: Mar 24, 2004
HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WHEN I START MY VAN. ALL THE IDIOT LIGHTS COME ON THE DASH, IT HAS HAPPENED TWICE SINCE I HAVE HAD THIS VEHICLE. THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACH GAUGES DON'T WORK WHEN THIS HAPPENS. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD NOT WORK WHEN YOU PUSHED THE BUTTON ON THE ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Feb 11, 2004
Incident date: Feb 2, 2004
AT ANY SPEED WHEN CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES VEHICLE HESITATED. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD BE ON THE VERGE OF STALLING, BUT KEPT ON RUNNING AT A LOW RPMS. DEALER IS DISMISSED THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Nov 19, 2003
Incident date: Nov 19, 2003
WHILE STARTING UP THE VEHICLE THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS. MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS A CRACKED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Oct 8, 2003
Incident date: May 1, 2003
IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V286000 I THINK YOU SHOULD INVESTIGATE WHETHER OR NOT IT SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO THE 1995 MODEL YEAR FOR GM MINI-VANS. I OWN A 1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT THAT HAD THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR A LOCAL AUTO REPAI... Read more
SEATS Oct 8, 2003
Incident date: Jan 1, 2002
A BRACKET UNDER THE LEFT FRONT CORNER OF THE DRIVERS SEAT BREAKS OVER TIME. THE BRACKET IS PART OF THE SEAT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (MANUALLY OPERATED). ONCE BROKEN, THE SEAT IS ONLY SECURED TO THE BASE AT THREE POINTS INSTEAD OF FOUR. THE SEAT CAN ALSO BE LIFTED AN ROCKED. ALSO, ONCE BROKEN THE SEAT MOVE... Read more
SEATS Aug 25, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION DRIVER'S SEAT BROKE FROM FRAME, CAUSING SEAT TO SHIFT BACKWARDS. *AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR Aug 9, 2003
Incident date: Aug 9, 2003
I CURRENTLY OWN AN 1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, WITH THE 3800 ENGINE, VEHICLE I.D. # [XXX]. FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE WIPERS TEND TO WORK AND NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OBVIOUSLY, THIS CAN BE A SEVERE PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. I BROUGHT ... Read more
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Aug 1, 2003
Incident date: Jun 11, 2003
WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE. *AK *NLM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jul 29, 2003
Incident date: Jul 29, 2003
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING GASOLINE WAS LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.*AK
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER Jul 24, 2003
Incident date: Jul 17, 2003
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AND NO WITH WARNING WINDSHIELD WIPERS WILL WORK INTERMITTENTLY, AND IT WILL BE HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO SEE DURING RAINY WEATHER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jul 12, 2003
Incident date: Jul 11, 2003
I OWN A 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT BOUGHT USED IN GOOD SHAPE. I HAVE OWNED IT APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS. IN THAT TIME I HAVE HAD BOTH HEAD GASKETS SHAVED AND REDONE, THE TRANMSISSION REBUILT 3 TIMES, FOUR WATER PUMPS, A RADIATOR, A FAN, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT, THE TANK DROPPED, A NUMBER OF ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Jul 12, 2003
Incident date: Jul 11, 2003
I OWN A 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT BOUGHT USED IN GOOD SHAPE. I HAVE OWNED IT APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS. IN THAT TIME I HAVE HAD BOTH HEAD GASKETS SHAVED AND REDONE, THE TRANMSISSION REBUILT 3 TIMES, FOUR WATER PUMPS, A RADIATOR, A FAN, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT, THE TANK DROPPED, A NUMBER OF ... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH Jul 7, 2003
Incident date: Apr 17, 2002
FRONT DOOR HANDLES BREAKING AND FALLING APART INSIDE THE DOOR. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, CURRENTLY MY PASSENGER DOOR CAN'T BE OPENED FROM THE OUTSIDE BECAUSE THE LINGAGE COLLAPSED INSIDE THE DOOR. MAKING THE PIECES FROM CAST WASN'T A SMART IDEA. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO ACCES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 15, 2003
Incident date: Jan 7, 2003
LEAKING COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON GM 3800 ENGINE IN 1995 TRANS SPORT MINIVAN. FIXED THREE TIMES BY GM FROM NEW, NOW LEAKING AGAIN. A DEFINITE DESIGN FLAW, I HAVE HAD THE MANIFOLD CHANGED MORE THAN MY FRONT BRAKES IN 100,000 MILES OF DRIVING!!*JB
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER Apr 8, 2003
Incident date: Apr 4, 2003
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE DRIVER'S SEAT RECLINED BACKWARDS, WHICH RESULTED IN THE CONSUMER BEING INJURED. *JB
Crash 1 injured
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Mar 25, 2003
Incident date: Mar 25, 2003
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION AS STATED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL, HOWEVER THE YEAR OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB PLEASE REFER TO RECALL #02V286000. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. THE STEERING HAD GONE OUT AS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND MAD... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR Feb 27, 2003
Incident date: Feb 27, 2003
THE MOTOR ON THE AUTOMATIC SIDE, SLIDING DOOR HAS BURNED UP AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS A $1200 PART! THE DOOR IS TOO HEAVY TO USE MANUALLY BY A CHILD, MAKING THE ON,OFF SWITCH RATHER USELESS.*JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jan 31, 2003
Incident date: Jan 27, 2003
PLASTIC PLENUM WARPS ON MY 3800 V6 IN 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT EVERY 35,000 MILES. COOLANT LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE COOLANT IN OIL CAUSING SEVERE DAMAGE, THIS IS THE SECOND TIME, 1ST AT 35,000 2ND AT 73,000 MILES. GM CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER WILL NOT COVER PARTS OR LABOR ON ANY COMPLAINTS OVER 36,000 ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Nov 15, 2002
Incident date: Nov 4, 2002
3RD FAILURE OF IGNITION SWITCH SINCE PURCHASE, CAUSES INSTRUMENT PANAL TO BE INOPERATIVE, ENGINE WON'T START, AND INVOLVES MALFUNCTION OF ABS BRAKING SYSTEM. EACH TIME TECHS CLAIM CONTACTS TO BE BURNT. HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET INFO ON WEB IN REFERANCE TO RECALL ON 1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, NOR IN... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Nov 1, 2002
Incident date: May 1, 2002
FOUR SEAT BELTS HAVE SHREDDED IN THE LAST YEAR DEALER IS NOT INTERESTED IN PROBLEM. DT
AIR BAGS Aug 16, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
ABS BRAKING LIGHTS AND AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE ABS LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON. *YH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Aug 16, 2002
Incident date: Aug 1, 2002
ABS BRAKING LIGHTS AND AIRBAG LIGHT APPEARS ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, BRAKE PEDAL GOES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK THE ABS LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT STAYS ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS ON. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Aug 12, 2002
Incident date: Mar 11, 2002
THE VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY SHUDDERED AND OCCASIONALLY ACTED LIKE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. AFTER A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WAS RUN AT THE CRONIC PONTIAC SERVICE DEPT(PRESSURE TEST), I WAS ADVISED THE TRANSMISSION WAS BAD AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT(EST $2800). I PURCHASED A USED REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION FROM A LOCAL ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Apr 1, 2002
Incident date: Sep 1, 2001
WHILE IN DRIVE AND PULLING UP TO A STOP VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD UNEXPECTEDLY AND HIT THE GARAGE. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY DANGEROUS IT COULD HAVE HIT SOMEONE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Dec 7, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Dec 7, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEATS Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Dec 7, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Dec 7, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Mar 8, 2002
Incident date: Dec 7, 1998
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

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Technical Service Bulletins — 1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT

40 manufacturer communications from 29 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT5
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.3
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES3
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE2
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY2
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
17-NA-073 Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and
PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
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
990730030A Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990730030 Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
9709013202B Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
970801735026 Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
677164 Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
577106A Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
238106 Feb 1, 1997
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS (TIGHTEN LOOSE GROUND NUT G105). *TW
631044 Jan 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ENGINE SURGE, RPM FLUCTUATES WHILE OPERATING POWER SLIDING SIDE DOOR (REPLACE CONTROLLER). *TW
577106A Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
9573T4001 Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
576104 May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576113 May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
531202 Mar 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
UNKNOWN
531202 Mar 1, 1995
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
NEW A/C CONTROL ASSEMBLY. *TW
577106 Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
431059 Jan 1, 1995
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
FRAME INSULATOR NOISE. *TW
436303 Jan 1, 1995
071100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
FUEL TANK THUD/CLUNK. *TW
438141 Dec 1, 1994
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER/LOW VOLTAGE READING. *TW

PONTIAC TRANS SPORT — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PONTIAC TRANS SPORT across all model years (1990–1999).

36 Total Recalls
1,277 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
77 Reported Crashes
45 Reported Fires
6 Reported Deaths

PONTIAC TRANS SPORT — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2003 0 4 View
2001 0 4 View
2000 0 2 View
1999 2 18 View
1998 6 287 View
1997 6 307 View
1996 2 76 View
1995 (current) 3 151
1994 4 128 View
1993 3 77 View
1992 2 96 View
1991 3 46 View
1990 5 64 View
1986 0 1 View
1984 0 1 View

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MONTANA 57 1,455 View
LEMANS 53 172 View
SUNFIRE 51 1,643 View