1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport. Newest first.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. in the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Owner complaints
76 complaints2 involved a crash2 involved a fire1 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Equipment · Power train › Automatic transmission › Torque converter · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Suspension
I am ase certified in brakes steering and suspension. My 1992 pontiac transport has developed numerous problems. One ( brakes will fail to engage for no apparent reason with vibration in the pedal. Does not do this all the time only frequently. And two. it also will violently start shuttering at…
I am ase certified in brakes steering and suspension. My 1992 pontiac transport has developed numerous problems. One ( brakes will fail to engage for no apparent reason with vibration in the pedal. Does not do this all the time only frequently. And two. it also will violently start shuttering at speeds of 40 to 60 mph. I have replaced both ball joints, both tie rods(inner and outer), both wheel bearings, all 4 struts and mounts, both rotors, trans vacuum shift module, trans cooler lines, entire rear brake system, all lines (steel and rubber) radiator and both cv shafts. I am tire of putting money into this pit and it didn't even have 100,000 miles on it when it started and I have invested over $3,000.00 in repairs. This IS ridiculous when this very same report has been made in numerous occasions and pontiac will not fix the problem that IS a common occurrence and should be a recall of what ever IS causing the problem. *tr
- Seat belts
I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since july of 2000. The failure mode IS the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. Each replacement retractor costs $130. Replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design.
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
The wiring harness that feeds the windshield wipers, hvac blower motor and other things IS melting & shorting out. I find when I look in salvage yards for this item, all the ones that would fit this vehicle are melted in the same way. therefore, this must be a manufacturers defect and should be replaced. *la
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
While driving at approximately 40 mph steering broke. The steering wheel would move freely but would not control the movement or direction of the vehicle.*ak
- Steering · Structure › Frame and members › Underbody shields
While pulling out of the driveway steering unit failed, causing the consumer to lose steering power, and vehicle fell into a ditch. two major bolts holding the front end of the chassis broke loose, causing the steering to collapse. vehicle was totaled. manufacturer and the dealer were notified. *ak
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Windshield wipers work intermittently. windshield wipers work mostly when weather IS warm, per consumer.*ak
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
While driving, the studs on the right front tire broke, causing the tire and rim to come off.(ohio traffic crash report)*jb
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine mount bolts rusted, and broke causing loss of steering while driving.*ak *yh
- Tires
While driving on interstate, the left front tire blew out, causing damage to the undercarriage of vehicle.*jb(ohio traffic crash report #10-91-392) no tire info given.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
Same symptoms & cause as 98v150001. intermittent, random failures extremely dangerous - almost caused an accident. solder joints at connector cracked. retention tabs on connector are smooth taper & do not clip to the pcb. leads are inserted strait - should be crimped over. no mechanical…
Same symptoms & cause as 98v150001. intermittent, random failures extremely dangerous - almost caused an accident. solder joints at connector cracked. retention tabs on connector are smooth taper & do not clip to the pcb. leads are inserted strait - should be crimped over. no mechanical support provided against up & down forces on solder joints. 1994 chevrolet lumina apv also showing symptoms. wiper circuit board: asm 22101626 pcb 22122142 rev.a mfg=delco products. *Ak
- Structure
Rear cradle bolts that hold up engine have been correded. Please provide more information.*ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
There are electrical problems with the transmission. Transmission will start "bucking" when traveling between 40 to 60 mph. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood · Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch · Tires › Tread/belt
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: )
- Seats
Metal part under driver's seat that holds the seat up and moves the seat forward/backward, broke while driving which caused driver's seat to move unexpectedly, and could cause a crash. had to replace seat twice. *Ak *slc
- Seat belts
The middle row passenger's side seat belts do not retract and are loose. Dealer has repaired them before, and problem has reoccurred. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
When applying the ABS brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. also, dealaer replaced brake master cylinder. please give any further details. *ak
- Seat belts
Shoulder belt IS broken on the driver's side. Plastic part from where seat belt IS pulled, isn't supporting the consumer. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brake pedal it has a resistance, then goes almost to the floor and vehicle doesn't stop. Dealer can't find what's wrong with the ABS. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
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
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
Driver's side seatback broke, causing instability while driving the vehicle, and the seat will move backward and forward which could cause the consumer to have an accident. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Seat belts failed.
- Electrical system
While driving vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire started in the door on the driver's side. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system
Heater housing connection cracks and causes loss of antifreeze and the windshield to steam up. manufacturer switch from a aluminum housing to steel in current models.
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belts in second row in rear of vehicle are defective. Seat belts will not retract or restrain occupant. Owner concerned for safety. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Going 35mph when brakes were applied. Made chattering sound as if brakes working, but vehicle took a while to stop. ABS brake light came on. Took to dealer & was informed light not on & there IS nothing wrong with ABS brakes. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine cradle separation
In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years…
In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years of exposure in a severe corrosive environment.the recall covered approximately 680,000 vehicles registered in 14 rust belt states; including almost 70,000 my 1990-91 u vans.the recalled vehicles received new rear cradle bolts and retainers. Gm changed the material composition of the retainers in the my 1992 u vans to provide improved corrosion resistance.the my 1992 retainers are aluminized steel with a 2.5 mm protective coating of zinc/chromate organic.there have been only five (5) failures identified in the subject vehicles after more than 10 years of exposure.based on the low failure rate and the age of the vehicles, there IS no evidence of a safety defect trend in the subject vehicles. This recall query IS closed.
- Front brake hose failure
There is no summary currently available
- Trnsaxl oil hose separates
There is no summary currently available
- Apv fuel line fires
There is no summary currently available
- Apv fires
Apv fires
- Apv fuel line fires
There is no summary currently available
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 10007559No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e.
- 619370Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that IS noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking brake not applied.
- 54419Comment that the ABS light IS on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history.
- 51546Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut G105).
- 51497Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure).
- 50571Cold start rattle noise.
- 45881Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 39722Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line.
- 39308Cold start rattle noise.
- 39075Fuel tank thud/clunk.
- 37936Sliding door rattles.
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