CarRecallWatchThe 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 7 fires, 2 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (27 reports).
1993 Pontiac Trans Sport recalls
Most common 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 61 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Seat Belts | 27 |
| Power Train | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Visibility | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE WIPER MOTOR FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED AND THE PROBLEM PERSISTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. *TR
1993 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, LOST RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FROM HUB. WHEEL STRUCK FRONT FENDER CAUSING DAMAGE. THE RIGHT FRONT HUB STRUCK THE PAVEMENT. *BF ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, ONE LUG STUD INTACT WAS BENT ON THE HUB. FOUR STUDS WERE SHEARED OR BROKEN OFF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0476-90)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
THIS IS A CONTINUAL PROBLEM SINCE I TOOK OWNERSHIP IN MARCH 2000. IT STARTED W/ THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT OCCASIONALLY TURNING ON. AFTER HAVING THE VEHICLE LOOKED AT - THEY COULD FIND NO PROBLEM. AS TIME PASSED, THE LIGHT CAME ON MORE & MORE FREQUENTLY. THE ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO IDLE HIGH AND WOULD GO INTO A "SUPER IDLE" WHERE I WOULD HAVE TO NEARLY STAND ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE FORWARD MOTION AT A STOP. OW THE "SERVICE ENGINE SOON" LIGHT IS COMING ON CONSTANTLY AND THE VEHICLE STALLS CONSTANTLY. I DRIVE A TOTAL OF 10 MILES TO WORK & THIS VEHICLE WILL NOW STALL A MIN. OF 5X EACH WAY. I EXPERIENCE POWER DRAIN, THE BATTERY INDICATOR WILL SHOOT UP TO BETWEEN 18 + 15, LIGHTS W
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER PULLED OVER AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. NO INJURIES REPORTED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK
WINDSHIELD WIPERS INTERMITTENTLY QUIT WHILE IN USE. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURING SINCE PURCHASING THE VAN IN 1998. OTHER GMC VEHICLES HAVE BEEN RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM BACK TO 1994. NUMEROUS TIMES I HAVE TO PULL OVER DURING A STORM BECAUSE OF THE FAILURE.*AK
1993 Pontiac Trans Sport questions
Does the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines; Seat Belts:Front:Webbing; Seat Belts:Rear/Other. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Based on 61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (27), Power Train (9), Electrical System (8).
How do I check if a recall on my 1993 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.