CarRecallWatchThe 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 236 complaints with NHTSA, including 9 crashes, 2 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (55 reports).
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport recalls
Most common 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport problems
Problem areas named in the 236 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 55 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 42 |
| Exterior Lighting | 42 |
| Structure | 37 |
| Visibility | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 17 |
| Power Train | 15 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 |
| Seat Belts | 10 |
What owners report
Sliding door on passenger side locked up trapping passenger inside. Door cannot be opened manually or electronically. A loud buzzing noise then a thud was heard prior. Can't open door any way now scary.
THE FUEL GUAGE GIVES FALSE READING, THE NEEDLE WILL POSITION WAY PASS THE "FULL". AFTER PUTTING IN FUEL, IT WILL MOVE TO THE "FULL" MARK OR SHOW JUST ANY AMOUNT WITHOUT THE TANK BEING FULL. IT IS AVERY HARD ACT TO FOLLOW ESPECIALLY IN THESE TIMES WHEN I CANNOT AFFORD TO TOP OFF THE TANK. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS FUEL GUAGE IS VERY UNRULY AND HAS ITS OWN WAY IN REGISTERING WHAT IT FEELS LIKE SHOWJNG ME. IS THERE A RECALL?. HOW CAN I CORRECT THIS EMBARASSING SITUATION?. *TR
DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, ON CONGESTED FREEWAY, AT 55 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME WAS SLOWING DOWN AND I ALMOST REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. DROPPED IT IN FIRST GEAR, APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND MADE AN EVASIVE LANE CHANGE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER AND LET IT SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF. PULLED OFF ON THE FREEWAY SHOULDER GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND I NOTICED THE BRAKE LINE RIGHT UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE LEAKING AT A HIGH RATE AND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ONLY GOD'S GRACE THAT I DIDN'T REAR END ANYBODY OR GOTTEN INTO A CAR CRASH. DISAPPOINTED IS NOT A STRONG ENOUGH WORD TO USE FOR WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCE
IN NOV. OF 2007 I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH MY VAN OVERHEATING AND WAS LOSING ENGINE COOLANT BUT COULD NOT SEE WHERE IT WAS GOING. I LATER FOUND OUT THAT I HAD A FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET, WHICH COST ME OVER 800.00 TO REPAIR. NOT LONG AFTER THE GASKET WAS REPAIRED THE VAN STARTED OVERHEATING AGAIN AND I DISCOVERED THAT THE WATER PUMP WAS BLOWN, THAT WAS ANOTHER 174.00 TO REPAIR. NOW I AM STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE VAN OVERHEATING AND COOLANT LEAKING AND I WAS JUST INFORMED THAT IT IS A HEAD GASKET WHICH IS GOING TO COST ME OVER 1700.00 TO FIX. THIS IS RIDICULOUS, I KNOW 3 OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE THE SAME MAKE AND MODEL VAN AS I DO WITH THE SAME ENGINE AND THEY ARE ALL ALSO HAVI
I HAVE OWNED BOTH A '92 AND A '97 TRANSPORT AND BOTH HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE POWER WINDOW CONTROLS POP LOOSE OF THE DRIVER'S DOOR AND THE WINDOWS FAIL TO OPERATE. THE REAR DOOR LOCK FAILS. THE BLINKER AND CRUISE CONTROL LEVER SNAPPED OFF THE STEERING COLUMN SO THE BLINKER DOESN'T WORK. THE WINDOW WIPER CONTROL MODULE FAILED. THE TRANSAXLE HOSES SPRUNG A LEAK AT THE METAL CONNECTIONS CAUSING THE TRANSAXLE TO LOOSE FLUID AND THE VEHICLE TO BE STRANDED. *TR
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport questions
Does the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport: Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Steering:Rack And Pinion; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Linkages. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Based on 236 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (55), Engine And Engine Cooling (42), Exterior Lighting (42).
How do I check if a recall on my 1997 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.