There have been 18 safety recalls for the Pontiac Trans Sport. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac Trans Sport.
The vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: Mini vans. These vehicles may have (1) a broken shift cable fitting or (2) loose shift linkage. Consequently, moving the shift lever to a 'park' position may not shift the transmission to 'park'. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Chevrolet Venture, 1998 Chevrolet Venture, 1997 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1998 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Component: VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger Mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If this were to occur while the vehicle was in motion, a vehicle crash could result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Buick Regal, 1989 Buick Regal, 1990 Buick Regal, 1991 Buick Regal, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 1990 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1990 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1991 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1989 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1990 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1991 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1988 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1989 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Component: STRUCTURE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Buick Lesabre, 1993 Buick Lesabre, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 1993 Oldsmobile 88, 1992 Oldsmobile 98, 1993 Oldsmobile 98, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Chevrolet Lumina, 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 22, 2004 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 717,302 |
| Nov. 4, 2002 | Steering:rack And Pinion | 1,159,156 |
| Jan. 25, 2002 | Air Bags:frontal | 1,730 |
| Aug. 21, 2001 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 248,737 |
| Mar. 8, 2001 | Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch | 477,011 |
| Jun. 11, 1998 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 38,540 |
| Apr. 7, 1998 | Visibility:windshield Wiper/washer:linkages | 55,154 |
| Apr. 8, 1997 | Structure | 676,535 |
| Jan. 23, 1996 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 585,182 |
| Nov. 3, 1995 | Vehicle Speed Control | 6,772 |
| Mar. 20, 1995 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages | 6,523 |
| May. 24, 1994 | Seat Belts:front:webbing | 5,294 |
| Jan. 21, 1994 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 22,862 |
| Jan. 4, 1994 | Seat Belts:rear | 157,740 |
| Dec. 13, 1993 | Seat Belts:rear | 1,238 |
| Jan. 28, 1992 | Structure:body | 95,897 |
| Mar. 15, 1991 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 400 |
| Oct. 2, 1989 | Seats | 343 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2 |
| 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport | 5 |
| 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport | 5 |
| 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1 |
| 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport | 3 |
| 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport | 4 |
| 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport | 3 |
| 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2 |
| 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2 |
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport | 4 |