CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Structure (11 reports).
1991 Pontiac Trans Sport recalls
Most common 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 36 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Structure | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Tires | 4 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Visibility | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
What owners report
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 TO HANG DOWN. *TR
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
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 DOOR PERIODICALLY; AND THE STRIKER FOR THE DRIVER'S DOOR FELL INSIDE THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. WE TOOK IT TO THE MECHANIC AND THAT'S WHEN WE FOUND THAT BECAUSE OF THE DESIGN OF THAT AREA OF THE VEHICLE, THEY WOULD HAVE TO REMOVE THE PANEL, THE ENTIRE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, IN ORDER TO WELD THE STRIKER BACK ON, IT WILL COST ROUGHLY $4,000 TO REPAIR BECAUSE IT IS BOTH DOORS. WE ARE USING TEMPORARY M
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
CARRIAGE RETAINER CLIPS RUSTED AND BROKE OFF WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE CARRIAGE TO FALL FROM THE VEHICLE.*AK
1991 Pontiac Trans Sport questions
Does the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport: Structure; Structure:Body. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Based on 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (11), Seat Belts (10), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (5).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.