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Pontiac TRANS SPORT engine problems

33 complaint narratives mention engine terms.

Key facts

973 owner complaints analyzed

18 distinct recall campaigns

87,215 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1984 to 2003 model years. Data updated: 2026-09-30 (September 30, 2026). 180 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Engine operation evidence

33 of 973 complaints match this topic (3.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 504589 · 1996-05-22 (May 22, 1996)

FUSEABLE LINK SHORTED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DH

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 504589 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10094756 · 2004-09-30 (September 30, 2004)

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

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10094756 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10105912 · 2005-01-07 (January 7, 2005)

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…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10105912 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 703757 · 1999-02-26 (February 26, 1999)

EITHER DIES AT STOP AND WON'T START OR STALLS AT SPEEDS OF 60-70 MPH & WON'T START UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. MECHANIC CAN'T FIND PROBLEM.

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 703757 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 767240 · 2002-09-16 (September 16, 2002)

SEAT BELTS:EVERY SEAT BELT IN THIS VEHICLE HAS BECOME "NON-FUNCTIONING" BETWEEN 7/01/97 AND PRESENT. SEAT BELT RETRACTORS NOT WORKING, AND THE LOCKING MECHANISM AT SUDDEN STOPS DOES NOT FUNCTION, MAKING EACH SEATBELT IN THIS VEHICLE USELESS AND ENDANGERING PASSENGERS. DEALERSHIP HAS BEEN CONTACTED SEVERAL TIMES, AND DENIES THEY HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR REPAIRS. MANUFACTURER CLAIMS THERE ARE NO "OPEN" RECALLS ON THIS VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH THEY CANNOT VERIFY IF THE RECALLS LISTED HAVE IN FACT EVER BEEN COMPLETED. ALTERNATOR:HAVE HAD MAJOR ALTER…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 767240 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

973 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-09-30.

18.5%Usable mileage180 / 973 records

80.6%Valid incident date784 / 973 records

100.0%Valid filing date973 / 973 records

80.6%Ordered incident and filing dates784 / 973 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

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Structure:Body:Door	48.9% ODI 479627 SLIDING DOOR HANDLE BROKE. (OTHER VEHICLE ON 482552) *SKD Look up ODI 479627 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	33.9% ODI 480268 DESIGN OF DRIVER'S DOOR RESULTED IN DRIVER BEING STRUCK IN HEAD WHEN OPENING DOOR, CAUSING CUT AND CONCUSSION. *TW Look up ODI 480268 at NHTSA ↗	23.3% ODI 546489 VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR FELL OFF ALMOST CAUSING INJURY, HANDLE FAILED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *YC Look up ODI 546489 at NHTSA ↗	88.2% ODI 485466 REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED, CAUSING REAR DOOR TO POP OPEN. *AK Look up ODI 485466 at NHTSA ↗	1311.5% ODI 10008203 · 100,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10008203 at NHTSA ↗	58.2% ODI 10015364 THE VEHICLES SLIDING DOOR DIDN'T CLOSE PROPERLY WHICH CAUSED THE INDICATOR LIGHT ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *NLM Look up ODI 10015364 at NHTSA ↗	3314.0% ODI 10029467 IN OCTOBER 2002 VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR RECALL 01V264000 REPAIRS CONCERNING POWER SLIDING DOOR. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS DONE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE PROBLEM STILL OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER ON 7/14/2003. DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ACTUATOR MODULE AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE.*AK Look up ODI 10029467 at NHTSA ↗	177.5% ODI 10006139 THE POWER SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT WORK. THE DRIVER HAS TO TURN THE POWER OFF THAT GOES TO THE DOOR IN ORDER TO KEEP IT SHUT. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SHUT THE DOOR IT WILL ONLY CLOSE A LITTLE, THEN RE-OPEN. THE VAN WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR IT. AK SCC Look up ODI 10006139 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 562656 WHILE EXITING A PARKING LOT, THE REAR SLIDING DOOR OPENED, THE DEALER FOUND THAT A BENT BRACKET IN THE DOOR MOUNTING WAS THE APPARENT CAUSE OF THE DOOR FAILING TO LATCH PROPERLY. NLM Look up ODI 562656 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor	511.1% ODI 705405 THE PLASTIC COVER HOLDING THE RETRACTING SPRING HAS BECOME DEFORMED ON MORE THAN ONE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. ALLOWING THE SPRING TO DISCONNECT AND THE BELT TO PULL FREE. MORE THEN ONE BELT RETRACTOR SHOWS SIGNS OF DEFORMING AND POSSIBLE FAILURE. I BELIEVE ALL SIX SEAT BELT RESTRAINTS SHOULDBE REPLACED AS A SAFTY EQUIPMENT DEFECT. *AK Look up ODI 705405 at NHTSA ↗	616.7% ODI 515063 DRIVER'S SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE. Look up ODI 515063 at NHTSA ↗	1823.7% ODI 484269 FRONT PASSENGER/TWO MIDDLE SEAT BELT RETRACTORS FAILED. Look up ODI 484269 at NHTSA ↗	1727.9% ODI 511741 SEAT BELT RETRACTOR SYSTEM FAILED. *AK Look up ODI 511741 at NHTSA ↗	66.1% ODI 10122587 FRONT DRIVERS SEAT BELTS ON ALL YEAR (93,94,95,96) CHEVY LUMINA,PONTIAC TRANSPORT, OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE. I HAVE OWNED THEM ALL Look up ODI 10122587 at NHTSA ↗	65.3% ODI 10080493 · 80,000 mi FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE ON A 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT AT 80,000 MILES.*AK Look up ODI 10080493 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	31.3% ODI 756082 RECLINE LATCHES - DO NOT PROPERLY RE-ENGAGE. SMALL CHILD CAN EASILY LIFT LATCH WHILE VEHICLE IS MOVING. UNTIL LATCH IS MANUALLY PUSHED BACK DOWN, SEAT BACK WILL NOT CATCH IN ANY POSITION. SEAT BELT RETRACTOR - WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE FAILURES ON THE SEAT BELT MECHANISM IN THIS VEHICLE THAT EITHER PREVENT THE SEAT BELT FROM BEING PULLED OUT FOR USE, OR CAN LEAVE SEAT BELT HANGING OUT OF DOOR. CLOSING DOOR MIGHT DAMAGE BELT OR LATCH. BOTH ISSUES HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED WITH GM. GM CLAIMS (FILE # C06088691) NEITHER IS SAFETY ISSUE.*AK Look up ODI 756082 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Exterior Lighting:Headlights	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	12.8% ODI 965113 FRONT HEADLIGHTS VERY DULL; NO REFLECTIONS 10 TO 20 FT AHEAD; DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO SEE ROAD. TT Look up ODI 965113 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	11.0% ODI 882433 WHILE TRAVELING AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION HEADLIGHT COVER BLEW OFF, CAUSING BLUBS TO EXPOSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INOFRMATION.*AK Look up ODI 882433 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	2711.4% ODI 10062784 · 86,000 mi HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY PLASTIC FALLS OFF EXPOSING BULB TO MOISTURE/RAIN WHICH CAUSES THE BULB TO BURN OUT. THEREFORE, LOSING THE ILLUMINATION OF ONE LAMP AND LIMITING VISABILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.*AK Look up ODI 10062784 at NHTSA ↗	2310.1% ODI 10043629 · 70,000 mi DEFECTIVE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY- THE LEFT HEADLIGHT LENS CAME OFF THE HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THE GMC CUSTOMER SERVICE PEOPLE ALSO KNOW OF THE PROBLEM,BUT SAY THAT NOT ENOUGH COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED TO WARRANT A RECALL. THIS IS BULL. ALSO THE PLASTIC ON THE LENS CRYSTALLIZES,CAUSING REDUCED LIGHT OUTPUT FROM THE HEADLAMP.*AK Look up ODI 10043629 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch	12.2% ODI 823238 THE DOOR LATCHES DO NOT LOCK PROPERLY. USUALLY CANOT GET IN OR OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S CHILD FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE THE DOOR WAS SHUT OR APPEARED TO BE SHUT. *AK Look up ODI 823238 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	11.3% ODI 739734 DRIVER'S OUTSIDE DOOR LATCH WON'T WORK. BLACK PAINT IS PEELING OFF ROOF AND I'VE SEEN SEVERAL SAME WAY. WIRING SHORTED UNDER HOOD AND DAMAGED RADIATOR. TREAD CAME OFF TIRE CAUSING $2500 DAMAGE. GENERAL PAID DAMAGE CLAIM AND REPLACED TIRES WITH ME PAYING FOR 1. ( APPROX 20K AND 7-8 YEARS AGO.)( DOT NUMBER: ) Look up ODI 739734 at NHTSA ↗	11.6% ODI 862710 SLIDING DOOR CAME OPEN INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM. DEALER STATED THAT THERE WERE TOO MANY MILES ON VEHICLE. *AK Look up ODI 862710 at NHTSA ↗	66.1% ODI 10055049 1994 PONTIAC TRANSPORT ELECTRIC SLIDING DOOR DOES NOT STAY SHUT. IN THE OWNER'S MANUAL AN INSERT WAS PUT IN WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO REMOVE FUSE FOR TAILLIGHT AND REPLACE. THIS WORKED INITIALLY BUT NO LONGER TAKES CARE OF THE PROBLEM.*AK Look up ODI 10055049 at NHTSA ↗	65.3% ODI 10025516 · 183,000 mi 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 ACCESS THE PARTS INSIDE THE DOOR TO SELF REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THE COST OF A REPAIR RUNS OVER $100. ALONG WITH THE TWO FRONT DOORS, MY REAR HATCH HANDLE BROKE OFF IN MY HAND A FEW MONTHS AGO. IT IS ALSO MADE OF CAST, COST OF REPAIR IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.… Look up ODI 10025516 at NHTSA ↗	23.3% ODI 532786 AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR HAS OPENED ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING. AT TIMES, IT TAKES 20 MINUTES TO CLOSE THE DOOR. Look up ODI 532786 at NHTSA ↗	145.9% ODI 10017532 THE VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR FAILED TO UNLOCK. DOOR WAS REPAIRED, BUT FAILED TWO MONTHS LATER. *JB Look up ODI 10017532 at NHTSA ↗	156.6% ODI 10100050 · 5,262 mi WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE LEAK, AS WELL AS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB. THIS IS THE WORST (AND MOST COSTLY) VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH RESPECT TO MAINTENANCE.*AK Look up ODI 10100050 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 10065330 PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOOR, HEADLAMP FELL OFF, AUTOMATIC LOCKS/WINDOW AND ETC. PH THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE HAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE FUEL MODULATOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10065330 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	24.4% ODI 507239 AFTER REPLACEMENT OF DASHBOARD, THE UNIT DOES NOT FIT PROPERLY INTO SLOTS DUE TO DESIGN FLAW.(CONSUMER IS ATTORNEY). Look up ODI 507239 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	11.6% ODI 10105912 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… Look up ODI 10105912 at NHTSA ↗	22.0% ODI 10069890 TRANSMISSION - WHEN YOU START THE VAN, AND PUT INTO GEAR, IT TAKES AT LEAST 10-20 SECONDS BEFORE IT WILL ENGAGE INTO FORWARD AND REVERSE. DRIVERS SIDE SEATBELT- WOULD NOT RETRACT, HAD TO REPLACE, IT COST $100.00 REPLACED 2 ALTINATORS, 1 STARTER AND 4 BATTERIES. HAD TO RE-SEAL INTAKE TWICE. LIFTER TICK, DONUT SEAL REPLACED. VACUMM LEAK REPAIRED. COOLANT LEAK, HAD TO REPLACE HEAD GASKET TWICE. COOLANT IS LEAKING AGAIN. DOOR HANDLE, DRIVERS SIDE BROKE TODAY. Look up ODI 10069890 at NHTSA ↗	32.7% ODI 10069629 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 TANK IS EMPTY WHEN THE GAUGE SHOWS 1/2 TANK. SIDE DOOR WE UNPLUGGED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT CLOSE AND THE LIGHT STILL SHOWS ON MY DASH AS OPEN. MANY TIMES IT SIMPLY WOULD NOT OPEN. IN A CRASH WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN ANY DOORS IF THE VEHICLE WAS… Look up ODI 10069629 at NHTSA ↗	46.6% ODI 10068965 AFTER THE 2ND VALVE SPRING BROKE, I WAS TOLD THAT THE VALVES WERE SEIZING UP AND A NEW ENGINE WOULD BE REQUIRED. ALL OF THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE BAD DESIGNED MANIFOLD GASKET THAT CAUSED COOLANT TO GO INTO THE OIL. AFTER SPENDING OVER $1,000 SINCE 4-29-03, I FINALLY HAD TO TRADE IN FOR ANOTHER VEHICLE. I DIDN'T HAVE BETWEEN $4,000 AND $5,000 FOR A NEW ENGINE, WHICH ON A '96 MODEL WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN WORTH IT. I COULD HAVE GOTTEN A USED ENGINE, BUT ALL OF THEM HAVE THE SAME MANIFOLD GASKET AND THIS WOULD HAVE COST APROXIMATELY $2,000. I'VE HAD NO… Look up ODI 10068965 at NHTSA ↗	114.7% ODI 10000858 · 57,841 mi DAY BEFORE I WAS GOING TO HAVE MY 97 PONTIAC TRANSPORT REPAIRED FOR A LEAKING INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET I WAS COMING HOME AND THE VAN SHUT DOWN ON ME, LEAVING ME WITH POOR STEERING AND HARDLEY NO BRAKES. AFTER LEAVING IT SIT FOR ABOUT A HOUR IT RESTARTED. I DID SOME CHECKING ON THE INTERNET AND READ ABOUT THE SAME THING HAPPENIG TO OTHER PEOPLE WITH LEAKING MANIFOLD GASKETS.I CALLED GM ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND THEY SAID THEY NEVER HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS LIKE THIS. THE OLDSMOBILE GARAGE THAT TOLD ME WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS SAID THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME, … Look up ODI 10000858 at NHTSA ↗	167.0% ODI 10007898 THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET HAS BEGUN LEAKING. I AM CONCERNED THIS COULD CONTRIBUTE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF FIRE. Look up ODI 10007898 at NHTSA ↗	220.0% ODI 10065330 PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOOR, HEADLAMP FELL OFF, AUTOMATIC LOCKS/WINDOW AND ETC. PH THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE HAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE FUEL MODULATOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10065330 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	12.2% ODI 510674 TRANSMISSION REVERSE GEAR FAILED. *AK Look up ODI 510674 at NHTSA ↗	12.8% ODI 979338 TURN ON TRUCK TOOK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF AND TRUCK JUMPED OUT OF PARK POSITION . TT Look up ODI 979338 at NHTSA ↗	11.3% ODI 827143 VEHICLE IS ON ITS FOURTH TRANSMISSION. EACH TIME TRANSMISSION WORK IS DONE ON THE VEHICLE THE DRIVING CONDITIONS WORSEN. VEHICLE WILL BE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. *AK Look up ODI 827143 at NHTSA ↗	58.2% ODI 486504 SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS/RADIO/CLOCK/INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FAIL. Look up ODI 486504 at NHTSA ↗	66.1% ODI 513920 TRANSMISSION SLIPS DURING ACCELERATION. Look up ODI 513920 at NHTSA ↗	76.2% ODI 507805 TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. Look up ODI 507805 at NHTSA ↗	34.9% ODI 523261 TRANSMISSION SLIPPED FROM OVERDRIVE INTO NEUTRAL WHILE VEHICLE WAS ACCELERATING AT 55 MP TO ENTER A HIGHWAY. *AK Look up ODI 523261 at NHTSA ↗	104.2% ODI 10014389 · 65,000 mi 1997 PONTIAC TRANSPORT TRANSMISSION FAILURE UNDER 70,000 MILES $2,500.00 REPAIR FAULTY INTAKE VALVE GASKET UNDER 70,000 $650.00 REPAIR. *NLM Look up ODI 10014389 at NHTSA ↗	62.6% ODI 10144488 · 88,000 mi SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB Look up ODI 10144488 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	36.7% ODI 533306 BOTH DOORS BROKE. Look up ODI 533306 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	23.3% ODI 10105912 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… Look up ODI 10105912 at NHTSA ↗	88.2% ODI 10020078 · 90,000 mi WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER CAR AS A RESULT. *NLM Look up ODI 10020078 at NHTSA ↗	76.2% ODI 10030083 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 Look up ODI 10030083 at NHTSA ↗	914.8% ODI 10019537 · 59,538 mi THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED TO WORK, THE CONSUMER HAD TO HIT THE CONTROL SEVERAL TIMES TO GET THEM TO WORK. JB. THE COOLANT LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE, THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WENT UP AND DOWN SLOW, THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WAS INOPERATIVE, THE DEALER REPLACED THE BATTERY PH *JB Look up ODI 10019537 at NHTSA ↗	73.0% ODI 10013865 · 82,000 mi I TOOK MY 97 PONTIAC TRANSPORT INTO THE CHRISTENSEN DEALERSHIP AT 2125 N. UNIVERSITY PARKWAY. P.O BOX 1487 , PROVO UTAH 84604 FOR A RECALL ON MY WINDSHIELD WIPER PARKING ASSEMBLY. THE DEALERSHIP CHARGED ME $40.00 TO LOOK AT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND TOLD ME THAT THEY COULD NOT HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE ANOTHER PERSON HAD TAKEN THE CAR IN BEFORE ME AND HAD ALREADY FIXED THE RECALL. IF A RECALL IS PLACED ON A ITEM AND THE DEALERSHIP FIXES THE ITEM WITH ANOTHER FAULTY ITEM SHOULDN'T THEY BE RESPONSIBLE TO FIX THE PROBLEM UNTIL THEY GET IT RI… Look up ODI 10013865 at NHTSA ↗	20.9% ODI 828510 WINDSHIELD WIPER FLUID DOES NOT HIT THE WINDSHIELD WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON. DEALER CONTACTED AND STATED A DESIGN FLAW. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED AND STATED THEY WILL FILE THE INFORMATION. VISION IS NOT CLEAR WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *AK Look up ODI 828510 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	150.0% ODI 897847 WINDSHIELD WIPERS OPERATE INTERMITTENTLY DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENT. *AK Look up ODI 897847 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System	12.2% ODI 483801 COOLANT LEAKED OUT 2 TIMES. *SD Look up ODI 483801 at NHTSA ↗	12.8% ODI 807615 VEHICLE SMOKING FRONT BRAKES HAD A BURNING SMELL AND SMOKING,MELTED THE HUB CAPS ON THE VEHICLE. ALSO REPLACED CALIPERS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLE HAD A COOLANT LEAK. *AK Look up ODI 807615 at NHTSA ↗	11.3% ODI 490586 SPRING HOLDING BRAKE SHOES IN PROPER ADJUSTMENT CAME OFF, ALSO PISTONS LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ON PADS, CAUSING BRAKES TO SLIP. *SD Look up ODI 490586 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	11.0% ODI 837173 WHILE DRIVING AND LOOKING FOR A PARKING SPACE, WHEN DRIVER WAS ABOUT 3 PARKING SPOTS AWAY FROM HER SPOT, SHE SAW SMOKE. AFTER THAT, IN ABOUT 2 MINUTES, VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED. *AK Look up ODI 837173 at NHTSA ↗	43.5% ODI 708947 ADDTL COMMENTS THE SECOND PROBLEM HAS BEEN ONGOING SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE AS I BELIEVE THIS VEHICLE CAME WITH A FAULTY MODLED COOLANT HEAD ON IT I HAVE TALKED TO THE DEALERS HERE AND IN ALASKA AND THEY REPLACED OVER 20-30 OF THESE EVERY MONTH AND IT IS EXSPENSIVE JOB THE DANGER IS RELATED TO OVERHEATING IN THE COLD WEATHER THE HAIRLINE CRACK DOES LEAK LIKE A SEIVE, IN THE WARMER WEATHER THE CRACK SEALS ITSELF UNTIL AGAIN IN A COLDER CLIMATE THAN WAMOO OUT OF THE FAULTY HAIRLINE CRAKC IT COMES AGAIN I DISCUSSED THIS WITH THE DEALER WHEN RETURNED… Look up ODI 708947 at NHTSA ↗	23.3% ODI 10093745 · 75,000 mi VEHICLE STARTED EATING COOLANT, WITHIN 4 DAYS OF COOLANT LEAK HEAD GASKET HAD COMPLETE FAILURE DUMPING CONTENTS OF RADIATOR INTO OIL PAN. UPON EXAM FOUND THAT DEXTROL COOLANT HAD TURNED CORROSIVE AND EATEN THREW GASKET CAUSING FAILURE. REPLACE ALL TOP END GASKETS AND REBUILD TOP END. PRAY THAT LOWER END WILL BE OK ONCE FLUSHED COMPLETELY. HAVE KEPT OLD PARTS FOR FURTHER EXAM. *NM Look up ODI 10093745 at NHTSA ↗	104.2% ODI 10013676 · 75,000 mi ENGINE HAS BEEN OVERHEATING FOR A YEAR NOW. TOOK VEHICLE TO PONTIAC. THEY TESTED IT AND REPLACED THE WATER PUMP. STILL OVERHEATING SO THEY REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND RADIATOR CAP. STILL OVERHEATING. PONTIAC STATED IT NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET AND WANTED $3500.00 TO REPLACE IT. THEY FURTHER STATED THEY WERE NOT SURE THIS WAS THE PROBLEM EITHER. I HAVE ALREADY PAID $500.00 FOR THE PREVIOUS SERVICE. I HAVE READ THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH GM 3.4 LITER ENGINES. *NLM Look up ODI 10013676 at NHTSA ↗	156.6% ODI 10021061 · 70,000 mi 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT 3.4 LITER COOLANT LEAKING ENGINE DAMAGE MAJOR EXPENSE ON A VEHICLE W/ 70'000. *NLM Look up ODI 10021061 at NHTSA ↗	110.0% ODI 10014253 · 44,402 mi TRANSMISSION FAILURE CAUSED BY ANTIFREEZE IN TRANSMISSION. CORROSION OF RADIATOR CAUSING ANTIFREEZE TO MIX WITH TRANSMISSION FLUID. NOW IS OVERHEATING CAUSED BY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET LEAKING ALLOWING ANTIFREEZE TO GET INTO CRANKCASE. POTENTIALLY FATAL FOR ENGINE. *NLM Look up ODI 10014253 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Structure:Body:Door	Too few reports for a range	110,930 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10008203 · 100,000 mi 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 Look up ODI 10008203 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10108725 · 92,000 mi THE SLIDING DOOR OPENED WITHOUT WARNING. JB THE SLIDING DOOR ALSO WOULD NOT CLOSE UNLESS MANUALLY PUSHED. THE DOOR WOULD STILL OPEN AGAIN. SC JB Look up ODI 10108725 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10146581 · 121,860 mi I OWN A 1997 PONTIAC TRANSPORT THAT SHOULD HAVE A IMMEDIATE RECALL. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR IS OPENING WHEN EVER IT WANTS MOSTLY WHILE MAKING LEFT TURNS. THE DOOR OPENED TWICE WITHIN THE LAST WEEK. ONCE ALMOST LOSING MY SON. I TURNED A LEFT TURN AND IT POPPED OPEN LEAVING MY SON HANGING OUT THE DOOR IN HIS SEAT BELT. HE HAS SEAT BELT BURN MARKS ON HIS SHOULDER AND NECK. *JB Look up ODI 10146581 at NHTSA ↗
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor	Too few reports for a range	72,500 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 10153860 · 65,000 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE FRONT DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT RETRACT. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 93V212000, 94V10000 AND 94V015000, REGARDING THE SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH ROW SEAT BELT. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER THE RECALL DOES NOT INCLUDE THE FRONT SEAT BELTS. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN ALERTED. Look up ODI 10153860 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10080493 · 80,000 mi FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT RETRACTOR BROKE ON A 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT AT 80,000 MILES.AK Look up ODI 10080493 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting:Headlights	59,500–92,846 mi	86,000 mi	9	ODI 10062784 · 86,000 mi HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY PLASTIC FALLS OFF EXPOSING BULB TO MOISTURE/RAIN WHICH CAUSES THE BULB TO BURN OUT. THEREFORE, LOSING THE ILLUMINATION OF ONE LAMP AND LIMITING VISABILITY WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT.AK Look up ODI 10062784 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10153233 · 130,624 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEADLIGHT LENSES ARE FOGGED UP AND DO NOT ILLUMINATE THE ROAD PROPERLY. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE LENSES NEED TO BE REPLACED. Look up ODI 10153233 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10218001 · 92,846 mi MY WIFE'S 1997 PONTIAC TRANSPORT MINI-VAN HAS THE PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES, THAT ARE NOW YELLOW AND CLOUDY, AND NIGHTTIME VISIBILITY IS SO POOR THAT SHE DOESN'T DRIVE AT NIGHT UNLESS SHE HAS TO. ALSO MY 2000 NISSAN FRONTIER TRUCK IS SUCCUMBING TO THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT IT IS NOT AS SEVERE YET. I HAVE TRIED HIGH-OUTPUT ZENON, BLUELIGHT, AND ULTRA WHITE BULBS BUT THE YELLOWING/CLOUDY PLASTIC LENSES GREATLY REDUCES THE PERFORMANCE QUALITIES OF THESE BULBS. I CANNOT SEE THE SAFETY BENEFITS OF HAVING PLASTIC HEADLIGHT LENSES THAT WON'T SHATTER LIK… Look up ODI 10218001 at NHTSA ↗
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch	69,160–122,140 mi	99,600 mi	10	ODI 10025516 · 183,000 mi 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 ACCESS THE PARTS INSIDE THE DOOR TO SELF REPAIR THIS PROBLEM. THE COST OF A REPAIR RUNS OVER $100. ALONG WITH THE TWO FRONT DOORS, MY REAR HATCH HANDLE BROKE OFF IN MY HAND A FEW MONTHS AGO. IT IS ALSO MADE OF CAST, COST OF REPAIR IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.… Look up ODI 10025516 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10063834 · 99,000 mi 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 DOOR OR THE ONE ON THE FRONT WINDOW PANEL. I HAVE HAD INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOOR, I WOULD TRY TO CLOSE IT AND IT WOULD OPEN AGAIN., SINCE I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE WHICH I BOUGHT IN 1999. I HAVE HAD BOTH FRONT DOOR HANDLES ON THE IN… Look up ODI 10063834 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10105023 · 81,640 mi WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE SLIDING DOOR WOULD OPEN WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER HAD TO MANUALLY CLOSE THE DOOR. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB Look up ODI 10105023 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	65,000–88,000 mi	75,000 mi	21	ODI 10069631 · 75,000 mi 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 FIX AND NOT SURE HOW MUCH ITS WORTH EVEN WHEN FIXED WITH THIS HISTORY. 1-800-PMCARES OFFERS NO OFFER OF REPAIR COST EVEN W/ 2600+ COMPLANTS ON GMCNSMR/PETITION SITE Look up ODI 10069631 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10069382 · 115,000 mi FAILURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. Look up ODI 10069382 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10071336 · 88,000 mi INTAKE MANIFOLD & GASKET FAILURE - OIL & COOLANT MIXING IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT - IMMINENT ENGINE FAILURE FRONT WIPER MOTOR/TRANSMISSION INTERMITENT FAILURE WHILE DRIVING - DIFFICULTY DIAGNOSING PROBLEM - MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WHEN THE WIPERS SUDDENLY STOP/START WORKING WHILE DRIVING IN RAIN & SNOW OR SLOPPY HIGHWAY CONDITIONS COMPRESSOR CLUTCH HUB & PULLEY FAILURE Look up ODI 10071336 at NHTSA ↗
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	70,750–114,750 mi	89,000 mi	6	ODI 10014389 · 65,000 mi 1997 PONTIAC TRANSPORT TRANSMISSION FAILURE UNDER 70,000 MILES $2,500.00 REPAIR FAULTY INTAKE VALVE GASKET UNDER 70,000 $650.00 REPAIR. NLM Look up ODI 10014389 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10083007 · 63,830 mi TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLOW. VEHICLE IS ALSO SLOW TO ENGAGE GEAR WHEN ACCELERATING. ENGINE RPM WILL BE VERY HIGH UNTIL THE TRANSMISSION DOES ENGAGE THE NEXT GEAR. THIS IS THE SECOND INCIDENT FOR THIS VEHICLE, THE FIRST TIME (25,000 MILES) THE TRANSMISSION WAS REBUILT BY MANUFACTURE. THE SECOND TIME (63,000 MILES) THE TRANSMISSION IS BEING REPLACED. AK Look up ODI 10083007 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10099484 · 123,000 mi WHILE COMING TO A STOP TRANSMISSION SLIPPED GEARS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK Look up ODI 10099484 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	84,000–104,269 mi	92,500 mi	6	ODI 10020078 · 90,000 mi WHILE DRIVING UNDER RAINY CONDITIONS, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS SUDDENLY STOPPED WORKING. CONSUMER WAS ALMOST HIT BY ANOTHER CAR AS A RESULT. NLM Look up ODI 10020078 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 8002228 · 95,000 mi THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAD TO FAIL BEFORE THEY WOULD LOOK AT THEM. AK CB NLM Look up ODI 8002228 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10031937 · 107,358 mi WHILE DRIVING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. THE DEALER REPLACED THE WIPER MODULE. AK NLM Look up ODI 10031937 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System	62,748–75,000 mi	69,500 mi	14	ODI 10093745 · 75,000 mi VEHICLE STARTED EATING COOLANT, WITHIN 4 DAYS OF COOLANT LEAK HEAD GASKET HAD COMPLETE FAILURE DUMPING CONTENTS OF RADIATOR INTO OIL PAN. UPON EXAM FOUND THAT DEXTROL COOLANT HAD TURNED CORROSIVE AND EATEN THREW GASKET CAUSING FAILURE. REPLACE ALL TOP END GASKETS AND REBUILD TOP END. PRAY THAT LOWER END WILL BE OK ONCE FLUSHED COMPLETELY. HAVE KEPT OLD PARTS FOR FURTHER EXAM. NM Look up ODI 10093745 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10013676 · 75,000 mi ENGINE HAS BEEN OVERHEATING FOR A YEAR NOW. TOOK VEHICLE TO PONTIAC. THEY TESTED IT AND REPLACED THE WATER PUMP. STILL OVERHEATING SO THEY REPLACED THE THERMOSTAT AND RADIATOR CAP. STILL OVERHEATING. PONTIAC STATED IT NEEDED A NEW HEAD GASKET AND WANTED $3500.00 TO REPLACE IT. THEY FURTHER STATED THEY WERE NOT SURE THIS WAS THE PROBLEM EITHER. I HAVE ALREADY PAID $500.00 FOR THE PREVIOUS SERVICE. I HAVE READ THERE ARE MANY OTHERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH GM 3.4 LITER ENGINES. NLM Look up ODI 10013676 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10023690 · 62,000 mi I HAVE OWNED MY PONTIAC TRANSPORT 2 YEARS. IN THAT TIME I HAVE DRIVEN IT 17,000 MILES. IT HAS 78,500 MILES AT PRESENT. FOR MOST OF THAT TIME THE ADD COOLANT LIGHT HAS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. MY PONTIAC DEALER TELLS ME THAT I NEED A $900 REPAIR TO REPLACE A INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET. IN CONVERSING WITH OTHER GM OWNERS, I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE COOLING SYSTEM POSSIBLY DUE TO THE DEX-COOL ANTIFREEZE WHICH GM SAYS SHOULD LAST 150,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT GM SHOULD TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THESE FAILURES. E G ARMENTRO… Look up ODI 10023690 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09 (partial)	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2001: 1 complaints · 2003: 3 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2001	1	1	1
2003	2	2	3

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2001	2	1	0
2003	3	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Structure:Body:Door	Seat Belts:Front:Retractor	Exterior Lighting:Headlights	Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch	Engine And Engine Cooling	Power Train:Automatic Transmission	Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System
Structure:Body:Door	—	3 ODI 604183 THE REAR DOOR HANDLE CRACKED AND FELL OFF. Look up ODI 604183 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 705907 BOTH DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN, KNOW OF OTHERS WITH SAME STYLE OF HANDLE MECHANISM THAT HAVE FAILED SAME WAY, LOOKS LIKE DEFECT OF DESIGN, NO RECALLS OR TSB'S FOUND, BROKE WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF ONE ANOTHER; SEATBELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT IF AT ALL, RESULTED IN SLACK GETTING CAUGHT IN DOOR JAM, SO CONSEQUENTLY WHEN PULLED IT BROKE AND NOW WILL NO LONGER RETRACT; IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND WE PAID GOOD MONEY FOR A GOOD VEHICLE SO WE DIDN'T EXPECT THIS STUFF TO BE HAPPENING. *AK Look up ODI 705907 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 763955 PROBLEM #1 - SEAT BELTS. FOUR OUT OF THE SEVEN SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED. SPECIFICALLY THE RETRACTION SYSTEM. FOUR OUT OF SEVEN GOING BAD TO ME, MEANS THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED FAILURE. I'M CONCERN ABOUT THE OTHER 3 WORKING IF IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS CONTACTED WANT TO CHARGE ME $800 - $1000 TO FIX FOUR SEAT BELTS. NEED TO GET IT FIXED, BUT NOTHING TO BELIEVE I WON'T BE ASKING THAT SAME DEALER TO FIX THE OTHER 3 SEAT BELTS WHEN THEY GO BAD TOO. DEALERS SAY HIGH COST OF REPAIR IS DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE COST OF PARTS. UNLIKE AN A… Look up ODI 763955 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 543259 SLIDING DOOR MOTOR INOPERATIVE, REPAIR ONCE AND FAILED AGAIN. Look up ODI 543259 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 485466 REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED, CAUSING REAR DOOR TO POP OPEN. *AK Look up ODI 485466 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10185388 · 144,000 mi MY 97 PONTIAC TRANSPORTS HAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERABLE. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND APPERAS TO NOT BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY. THE DOOR IS TURNED OFF VIA THE SWITCH AND THE LOCK WILL NOT RELEASE VIA THE UNLOCK SWITCH OR THE MANUAL LOCK MECHANISM ON THE DOOR. IN THE EVEN OF AN ACCIDENT THIS DOOR COULD NOT BE USED AS AN EXIT. I ALSO HAVE CONCERNS OF THE DOOR POSSIBLE COMING OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. Look up ODI 10185388 at NHTSA ↗	0	4 ODI 717002 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK, DEALER SAID THE MODULE HAS FAILED BUT THEY SEE AS GM PROBLEM. THE CONTROLS BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASH ARE SHORTING OUT CHANGING EVERYTHING WHEN YOU DRIVE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLES HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED AS THEY BROKE RIGHT OFF. JUST SPENT $560.00 TO DEALER AND ALL I GOT WAS THE SEAT BELT FIXED. *AK Look up ODI 717002 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 520334 ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED. Look up ODI 520334 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 561253 THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER/MISALIGNED. NLM Look up ODI 561253 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 533306 BOTH DOORS BROKE. Look up ODI 533306 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 714843 I HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELT LATCHES REPLACED 4 TIMES ON THE MID-ROW SEATS. 2 TIMES I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE WINDOW LATCH REPAIRED ON THE MID-ROW,LEFT WINDOW. IT KEPT POPPING OPEN WHEN DRIVING IN BUMPY CONDITIONS. THE WATER PUMP HAS GIVEN OUT 2X. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR KEEPS BLOWING THE FUSE AND WILL NOT OPERATE. THE REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER HAS BEEN INOPERABLE ON 2 OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX ALL THESE PROBLEMS REPEATEDLY, BUT THEY ARE ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES! THESE THINGS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTS BECAUSE THEY OCCUR AGA… Look up ODI 714843 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 763955 PROBLEM #1 - SEAT BELTS. FOUR OUT OF THE SEVEN SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED. SPECIFICALLY THE RETRACTION SYSTEM. FOUR OUT OF SEVEN GOING BAD TO ME, MEANS THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED FAILURE. I'M CONCERN ABOUT THE OTHER 3 WORKING IF IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS CONTACTED WANT TO CHARGE ME $800 - $1000 TO FIX FOUR SEAT BELTS. NEED TO GET IT FIXED, BUT NOTHING TO BELIEVE I WON'T BE ASKING THAT SAME DEALER TO FIX THE OTHER 3 SEAT BELTS WHEN THEY GO BAD TOO. DEALERS SAY HIGH COST OF REPAIR IS DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE COST OF PARTS. UNLIKE AN A… Look up ODI 763955 at NHTSA ↗	3 ODI 490586 SPRING HOLDING BRAKE SHOES IN PROPER ADJUSTMENT CAME OFF, ALSO PISTONS LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ON PADS, CAUSING BRAKES TO SLIP. *SD Look up ODI 490586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 714843 I HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELT LATCHES REPLACED 4 TIMES ON THE MID-ROW SEATS. 2 TIMES I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE WINDOW LATCH REPAIRED ON THE MID-ROW,LEFT WINDOW. IT KEPT POPPING OPEN WHEN DRIVING IN BUMPY CONDITIONS. THE WATER PUMP HAS GIVEN OUT 2X. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR KEEPS BLOWING THE FUSE AND WILL NOT OPERATE. THE REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER HAS BEEN INOPERABLE ON 2 OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX ALL THESE PROBLEMS REPEATEDLY, BUT THEY ARE ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES! THESE THINGS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTS BECAUSE THEY OCCUR AGA… Look up ODI 714843 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 561253 THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER/MISALIGNED. NLM Look up ODI 561253 at NHTSA ↗
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor	3 ODI 604183 THE REAR DOOR HANDLE CRACKED AND FELL OFF. Look up ODI 604183 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 705907 BOTH DOOR HANDLES HAVE BROKEN, KNOW OF OTHERS WITH SAME STYLE OF HANDLE MECHANISM THAT HAVE FAILED SAME WAY, LOOKS LIKE DEFECT OF DESIGN, NO RECALLS OR TSB'S FOUND, BROKE WITHIN THREE WEEKS OF ONE ANOTHER; SEATBELTS ARE SLOW TO RETRACT IF AT ALL, RESULTED IN SLACK GETTING CAUGHT IN DOOR JAM, SO CONSEQUENTLY WHEN PULLED IT BROKE AND NOW WILL NO LONGER RETRACT; IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING AND WE PAID GOOD MONEY FOR A GOOD VEHICLE SO WE DIDN'T EXPECT THIS STUFF TO BE HAPPENING. *AK Look up ODI 705907 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 763955 PROBLEM #1 - SEAT BELTS. FOUR OUT OF THE SEVEN SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED. SPECIFICALLY THE RETRACTION SYSTEM. FOUR OUT OF SEVEN GOING BAD TO ME, MEANS THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED FAILURE. I'M CONCERN ABOUT THE OTHER 3 WORKING IF IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS CONTACTED WANT TO CHARGE ME $800 - $1000 TO FIX FOUR SEAT BELTS. NEED TO GET IT FIXED, BUT NOTHING TO BELIEVE I WON'T BE ASKING THAT SAME DEALER TO FIX THE OTHER 3 SEAT BELTS WHEN THEY GO BAD TOO. DEALERS SAY HIGH COST OF REPAIR IS DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE COST OF PARTS. UNLIKE AN A… Look up ODI 763955 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 763955 PROBLEM #1 - SEAT BELTS. FOUR OUT OF THE SEVEN SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED. SPECIFICALLY THE RETRACTION SYSTEM. FOUR OUT OF SEVEN GOING BAD TO ME, MEANS THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED FAILURE. I'M CONCERN ABOUT THE OTHER 3 WORKING IF IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS CONTACTED WANT TO CHARGE ME $800 - $1000 TO FIX FOUR SEAT BELTS. NEED TO GET IT FIXED, BUT NOTHING TO BELIEVE I WON'T BE ASKING THAT SAME DEALER TO FIX THE OTHER 3 SEAT BELTS WHEN THEY GO BAD TOO. DEALERS SAY HIGH COST OF REPAIR IS DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE COST OF PARTS. UNLIKE AN A… Look up ODI 763955 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 759037 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK Look up ODI 759037 at NHTSA ↗
Exterior Lighting:Headlights	1 ODI 543259 SLIDING DOOR MOTOR INOPERATIVE, REPAIR ONCE AND FAILED AGAIN. Look up ODI 543259 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	1 ODI 10100050 · 5,262 mi WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE LEAK, AS WELL AS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB. THIS IS THE WORST (AND MOST COSTLY) VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH RESPECT TO MAINTENANCE.*AK Look up ODI 10100050 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 10100050 · 5,262 mi WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE LEAK, AS WELL AS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB. THIS IS THE WORST (AND MOST COSTLY) VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH RESPECT TO MAINTENANCE.*AK Look up ODI 10100050 at NHTSA ↗
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch	2 ODI 485466 REAR DOOR LATCH FAILED, CAUSING REAR DOOR TO POP OPEN. *AK Look up ODI 485466 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10185388 · 144,000 mi MY 97 PONTIAC TRANSPORTS HAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE PASSENGER SLIDING DOOR IS INOPERABLE. THE DOOR WILL NOT OPEN AND APPERAS TO NOT BE CLOSED ALL THE WAY. THE DOOR IS TURNED OFF VIA THE SWITCH AND THE LOCK WILL NOT RELEASE VIA THE UNLOCK SWITCH OR THE MANUAL LOCK MECHANISM ON THE DOOR. IN THE EVEN OF AN ACCIDENT THIS DOOR COULD NOT BE USED AS AN EXIT. I ALSO HAVE CONCERNS OF THE DOOR POSSIBLE COMING OPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION. Look up ODI 10185388 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10100050 · 5,262 mi WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE LEAK, AS WELL AS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB. THIS IS THE WORST (AND MOST COSTLY) VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH RESPECT TO MAINTENANCE.*AK Look up ODI 10100050 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10065330 PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOOR, HEADLAMP FELL OFF, AUTOMATIC LOCKS/WINDOW AND ETC. PH THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE HAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE FUEL MODULATOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10065330 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10100050 · 5,262 mi WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE LEAK, AS WELL AS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB. THIS IS THE WORST (AND MOST COSTLY) VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH RESPECT TO MAINTENANCE.*AK Look up ODI 10100050 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	0	0	1 ODI 10065330 PROBLEMS WITH THE SLIDING DOOR, HEADLAMP FELL OFF, AUTOMATIC LOCKS/WINDOW AND ETC. PH THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE HAS A COOLANT LEAK. THE FUEL MODULATOR AND SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10065330 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10144488 · 88,000 mi SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB Look up ODI 10144488 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10105912 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… Look up ODI 10105912 at NHTSA ↗	0
Power Train:Automatic Transmission	4 ODI 717002 TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DOESN'T WORK, DEALER SAID THE MODULE HAS FAILED BUT THEY SEE AS GM PROBLEM. THE CONTROLS BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE DASH ARE SHORTING OUT CHANGING EVERYTHING WHEN YOU DRIVE. SEAT BELTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR HANDLES HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED AS THEY BROKE RIGHT OFF. JUST SPENT $560.00 TO DEALER AND ALL I GOT WAS THE SEAT BELT FIXED. *AK Look up ODI 717002 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 520334 ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED. Look up ODI 520334 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 561253 THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER/MISALIGNED. NLM Look up ODI 561253 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	1 ODI 10144488 · 88,000 mi SEAT BELTS "STICKING", STEERING MAKING LOUD "POP" NOISES WHEN TURNING WHEEL, TRANSMISSION SHIFTING VERY HARD FROM PARK TO REVERSE ON A ANGLE. NOW MY ENGINE LOCKED UP, WAS HESITATING WHEN ACCELERATING. *JB Look up ODI 10144488 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 486504 SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS/RADIO/CLOCK/INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FAIL. Look up ODI 486504 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 744867 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK Look up ODI 744867 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 561253 THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER/MISALIGNED. NLM Look up ODI 561253 at NHTSA ↗
Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer	3 ODI 533306 BOTH DOORS BROKE. Look up ODI 533306 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 714843 I HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELT LATCHES REPLACED 4 TIMES ON THE MID-ROW SEATS. 2 TIMES I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE WINDOW LATCH REPAIRED ON THE MID-ROW,LEFT WINDOW. IT KEPT POPPING OPEN WHEN DRIVING IN BUMPY CONDITIONS. THE WATER PUMP HAS GIVEN OUT 2X. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR KEEPS BLOWING THE FUSE AND WILL NOT OPERATE. THE REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER HAS BEEN INOPERABLE ON 2 OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX ALL THESE PROBLEMS REPEATEDLY, BUT THEY ARE ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES! THESE THINGS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTS BECAUSE THEY OCCUR AGA… Look up ODI 714843 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 763955 PROBLEM #1 - SEAT BELTS. FOUR OUT OF THE SEVEN SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED. SPECIFICALLY THE RETRACTION SYSTEM. FOUR OUT OF SEVEN GOING BAD TO ME, MEANS THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED FAILURE. I'M CONCERN ABOUT THE OTHER 3 WORKING IF IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS CONTACTED WANT TO CHARGE ME $800 - $1000 TO FIX FOUR SEAT BELTS. NEED TO GET IT FIXED, BUT NOTHING TO BELIEVE I WON'T BE ASKING THAT SAME DEALER TO FIX THE OTHER 3 SEAT BELTS WHEN THEY GO BAD TOO. DEALERS SAY HIGH COST OF REPAIR IS DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE COST OF PARTS. UNLIKE AN A… Look up ODI 763955 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 763955 PROBLEM #1 - SEAT BELTS. FOUR OUT OF THE SEVEN SEAT BELTS IN THE CAR HAVE FAILED. SPECIFICALLY THE RETRACTION SYSTEM. FOUR OUT OF SEVEN GOING BAD TO ME, MEANS THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED FAILURE. I'M CONCERN ABOUT THE OTHER 3 WORKING IF IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS CONTACTED WANT TO CHARGE ME $800 - $1000 TO FIX FOUR SEAT BELTS. NEED TO GET IT FIXED, BUT NOTHING TO BELIEVE I WON'T BE ASKING THAT SAME DEALER TO FIX THE OTHER 3 SEAT BELTS WHEN THEY GO BAD TOO. DEALERS SAY HIGH COST OF REPAIR IS DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTED TO THE COST OF PARTS. UNLIKE AN A… Look up ODI 763955 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10105912 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… Look up ODI 10105912 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 486504 SHORT IN WIRING HARNESS, CAUSING BRAKE LIGHTS/RADIO/CLOCK/INTERIOR LIGHTS TO FAIL. Look up ODI 486504 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 714843 I HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELT LATCHES REPLACED 4 TIMES ON THE MID-ROW SEATS. 2 TIMES I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE WINDOW LATCH REPAIRED ON THE MID-ROW,LEFT WINDOW. IT KEPT POPPING OPEN WHEN DRIVING IN BUMPY CONDITIONS. THE WATER PUMP HAS GIVEN OUT 2X. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR KEEPS BLOWING THE FUSE AND WILL NOT OPERATE. THE REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER HAS BEEN INOPERABLE ON 2 OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX ALL THESE PROBLEMS REPEATEDLY, BUT THEY ARE ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES! THESE THINGS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTS BECAUSE THEY OCCUR AGA… Look up ODI 714843 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System	3 ODI 490586 SPRING HOLDING BRAKE SHOES IN PROPER ADJUSTMENT CAME OFF, ALSO PISTONS LEAKED BRAKE FLUID ON PADS, CAUSING BRAKES TO SLIP. *SD Look up ODI 490586 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 714843 I HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELT LATCHES REPLACED 4 TIMES ON THE MID-ROW SEATS. 2 TIMES I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE WINDOW LATCH REPAIRED ON THE MID-ROW,LEFT WINDOW. IT KEPT POPPING OPEN WHEN DRIVING IN BUMPY CONDITIONS. THE WATER PUMP HAS GIVEN OUT 2X. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR KEEPS BLOWING THE FUSE AND WILL NOT OPERATE. THE REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER HAS BEEN INOPERABLE ON 2 OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX ALL THESE PROBLEMS REPEATEDLY, BUT THEY ARE ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES! THESE THINGS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTS BECAUSE THEY OCCUR AGA… Look up ODI 714843 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 561253 THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER/MISALIGNED. NLM Look up ODI 561253 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 759037 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK Look up ODI 759037 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10100050 · 5,262 mi WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE LEAK, AS WELL AS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB. THIS IS THE WORST (AND MOST COSTLY) VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH RESPECT TO MAINTENANCE.*AK Look up ODI 10100050 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10100050 · 5,262 mi WHERE DO I START? SAME COMPLAINTS AS ALL OTHER PONTIAC MINIVAN OWNERS. SINCE ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN 1998, HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY FAULTY, ABS WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT MALFUNCTION, AND MALFUNCTIONING (STILL) PASSENGER AUTOMATIC SLIDING DOOR. RECENTLY HAD HEAD GASKET REPLACED DUE TO ANTIFREEZE LEAK, AS WELL AS FRONT LEFT WHEEL HUB. THIS IS THE WORST (AND MOST COSTLY) VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED WITH RESPECT TO MAINTENANCE.*AK Look up ODI 10100050 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 744867 NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK Look up ODI 744867 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 561253 THE STEERING WHEEL IS OFF CENTER/MISALIGNED. NLM Look up ODI 561253 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 714843 I HAVE HAD THE SEAT BELT LATCHES REPLACED 4 TIMES ON THE MID-ROW SEATS. 2 TIMES I HAVE HAD TO TAKE IT IN TO HAVE THE WINDOW LATCH REPAIRED ON THE MID-ROW,LEFT WINDOW. IT KEPT POPPING OPEN WHEN DRIVING IN BUMPY CONDITIONS. THE WATER PUMP HAS GIVEN OUT 2X. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR KEEPS BLOWING THE FUSE AND WILL NOT OPERATE. THE REAR WINDOW WIPER AND WASHER HAS BEEN INOPERABLE ON 2 OCCASIONS. DEALER HAS ATTEMPTED TO FIX ALL THESE PROBLEMS REPEATEDLY, BUT THEY ARE ONLY TEMPORARY FIXES! THESE THINGS ARE OBVIOUSLY DEFECTS BECAUSE THEY OCCUR AGA… Look up ODI 714843 at NHTSA ↗	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

7 patterns with matching reports.

Steering assistance concerns

45 mentions · 4.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 107,000 mi (9 usable records).

ODI 723193

WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 10MPH AND 35 MPH ENGINE SHUTS DOWN. NOT ABLE TO RESTART FROM NEUTRAL. HAVE TO COMPLETELY STOP TURN KEY OFF AND THEN RESTART. I HAVE BEEN ALMOST HIT MANY TIMES. I HAVE NO POWER STEERING OR ANYTHING. HAPPENS ALOT ON SLIGHT HILLS AND TURNS.*AK

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ODI 809392

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT ENGINE STALLING WHEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN AT APPROX. 7OMPH, NO PRIOR WARNING, RENDERED POWER STEERING AND BRAKES INOPERATIVE. *AK

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ODI 964407

FRONT BUCKET SEATS SHOULDER/LAP BELTS FROZE INSIDE WALL OF VAN;DO NOT EXTEND CAUSING NO OCCUPANT PROTECTION;ALSO, DEFECTIVE POWER STEERING PUMP;LOSS OF STEERING

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Stalling or loss of power

33 mentions · 3.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 80,000 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 504589

FUSEABLE LINK SHORTED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. *DH

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ODI 10094756

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ODI 10105912

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Matching rule

\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

20 mentions · 2.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 136,150 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 504722

BRAKE HOSE BROKE, CAUSING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK, BRAKE FAILURE. *SD

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ODI 483571

MASTER CYLINDER FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE. *AW

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ODI 800754

DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING VEHICLE AND STEPPED DOWN ON BRAKE PEDAL AND PEDAL WENT DOWN TO THE FLOOR. DROVE VEHICLE HOME AND FATHER DISCOVERED BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM HOSE.*AK

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Matching rule

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

11 mentions · 1.1% of complaints

Median mileage: 67,600 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 546790

ABS, CALIPERS ARE STUCK AND CAUSE FRICTION/HEAT ON WHEEL. ABS WARNING LIGHT DID NOT COME ON.

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ODI 542053

FLASHER HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE AND SHUT OFF (STICKING) DUE TO DESIGN.

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ODI 10067754 · 92,000 mi

DEXCOOL IN 1997 PONTIAC TRANSPORT CORRODED INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET ENABLING OIL AND DEXCOOL TO MIX IN OIL AND GUMMING UP, CAUSING ENGINE TO OVERHEAT AND SELF DESTRUCT. NO WARNING WHATSOEVER. NO WARNING LIGHTS. NO LOST OIL OR COOLANT. MAINTAINED AT MANUFACTURER INTERVALS. REQUIRES $6,000 ENGINE REPLACEMENT. OLD OIL AND DEXCOOL SAMPLES ARE AVAILABLE AS ARE ALL PARTS (MANIFOLD INTAKE GASKET). OVER 1100 PEOPLE HAVE THIS REGISTERED COMPLAINT -- SEE WWW.GM-V6LEMONS.COM FOR OTHERS.*AK

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Hard or delayed shifting

6 mentions · 0.6% of complaints

Median mileage: 136,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 983989

WHILE DRIVING, VEHICL SUDDENLY LURCHED, THEN NOTICED BURNING TRANS. FLUID SMELL AND SMOKE COMING FROM GRILL, OPENED HOOD FOUND ENGINE ENGULFED IN FLAMES. *AK

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ODI 8001439

NOTICED A GREEN LIQUID COMING FROM VEHICLE ONTO THE GROUND AFTER CAR HAD BEEN SITTING OVER NIGHT. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING ROUGH AND JERKING. CONSUMER FEELS UNSAFE BECAUSE OF THE LEAK. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

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ODI 703021

WHILE MY 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS THROWING A TEMPER TANTRUM (WHICH I DON'T NECESSARILY CONDONE) IN THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT, THE SEAT CAME OUT OF ITS SUPPORT TRACKS. WHILE THIS DID NOT CAUSE AN INJURY, I AM AFRAID THAT AN ACTUAL COLLISION WOULD CAUSE MUCH MORE SEVERE "JERKING " IN THE SEAT, AND RESULT IN THE PASSENGER BEING THROWN INSIDE THE VAN AND BEING INJURED. THE SEAT HAD COME COMPLETELY LOOSE AS IF IT WERE TO BE STOWED AWAY. *AK

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Matching rule

Battery drain and no-start mentions

3 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 703757

EITHER DIES AT STOP AND WON'T START OR STALLS AT SPEEDS OF 60-70 MPH & WON'T START UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL TRIES. MECHANIC CAN'T FIND PROBLEM.

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ODI 804008

POWER SLIDING DOOR MALFUNCTIONS WHEN DASH PANEL LIGHT INDICATES DOOR AJAR WHEN IT'S ACTUALLY SHUT, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PULLING ON BATTERY, RESULTING IN BATTERY DRAINAGE AND NOT BEING ABLE TO RESTART VEHICLE DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

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ODI 769527

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 INFO FROM NHTSA IN REFERANCE TO RECALL. DT

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Fuel smell or leak mentions

3 mentions · 0.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 39,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 976927

WHILE DRIVING WENT OVER A HUBCAP IN THE ROAD AND HIT IT WITH A TIRE, THE HUBCAP PUNCTURED THE FUEL TANK, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. *AK

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ODI 10070686 · 39,000 mi

AT 51000 MILES THE 3.4L ENGINE HAD LOWER INTAKE GASKET FAILURE IN WHICH THE DEX-COOL ANTI FREEZE DUMPED INTO THE CRANKCASE MIXING WITH THE OIL. THIS ONLY HAD ONE WARNING A COUPLE MONTHS EARLIER AS THE LOW COOLANT LIGHT CAME ON AND I ADDED 1/2 GALLON DEX-COOL WITH NO SIGNS OF LEAKAGE. NEXT TIME IT HAPPENED WAS WHEN MY WIFE WAS TAKING DAUGHTER TO SCHOOL AND TEMP. LIGHT CAME ON. VAN WAS NOT DRIVEN OVER 2 MILES TO DEALER, AS LIGHT WENT OUT. DEALER SAID EXTREME MIXTURE IN BOTH CRANKCASE AND RADIATOR. RECOMMENDED REPLACE RADIATOR, WATERPUMP, INTAKE…

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ODI 841794

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A PARKING LOT, VEHICLE'S DESCRIPTION/TAG # WAS CALLED OUT IN THE STORE, INFORMING DRIVER OF GAS LEAKS IN PARKING LOT. FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED IN TO HELP CLEAN UP FUEL SPILLAGES. FOUND OUT THAT FUEL LEAKAGE WAS DUE TO STRAP HOLDING UP FUEL TANK BROKE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK.CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED. *AK

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