2003 Pontiac Trans Sport

Owner complaints

What owners report most

1. Structure1
2. Tires1
3. Unknown or other1
4. Visibility1

Latest complaints

• Aug 23, 2005NY51,900 mi
  Tires
  I have had numerous problems with the uniroyal tiger paw tires that came with my 2003 pontiac montana thunder. I have had to replace the same tire 4 times at a cost to me. each time the tire was easily punctured or shredded on me. we had noticed the tire seemed to be losing air so we pumped it…

  I have had numerous problems with the uniroyal tiger paw tires that came with my 2003 pontiac montana thunder. I have had to replace the same tire 4 times at a cost to me. each time the tire was easily punctured or shredded on me. we had noticed the tire seemed to be losing air so we pumped it up and then proceeded to follow the directions for fix a flat. this did not work however... we were driving from ct to ny when all of a sudden we heard thump thump, we pulled over to find that the tire had gone flat. when we removed the tire we found that almost all the tread was worn on the inside and that a huge indentation was developing in the wall of the tire. I have had it with the uniroyal brand...obvisiously they make incompetent tires because all have read are complaints from other people. I don't appreciat having to fork over hundreds of dollars to replace tires every few months.

• Apr 22, 2004MO
  Unknown or other · Visibility › Power window devices and controls
  Two problems: 1-sliding door continues not to operate and stope operation at any time. 2. Headlight cover blew off. Light burned out while driving. Had to replace entire assembley. Manufactor of headlight indicated a recall given so may untis being sold. Dealership said no. Unit was $200 plus…

  Two problems: 1-sliding door continues not to operate and stope operation at any time. 2. Headlight cover blew off. Light burned out while driving. Had to replace entire assembley. Manufactor of headlight indicated a recall given so may untis being sold. Dealership said no. Unit was $200 plus shipping and handling and installtion. 3. Worried about coolant light coming on and all the problems with intake gastket being replaced and engines blown.

• Oct 23, 2003MI
  Structure › Frame and members
  We were driving home with our kids in our 1995 pontiac transport when we hit a pot hole. it seemed like the alignment went bad but when we got home I noticed that the front passenger side tire was bent. I took it to two different places and both mechanics said that the welding that holds the…

  We were driving home with our kids in our 1995 pontiac transport when we hit a pot hole. it seemed like the alignment went bad but when we got home I noticed that the front passenger side tire was bent. I took it to two different places and both mechanics said that the welding that holds the strut to the frame/body came unwelded. they said that they never say a welding that was done at the factory come unwelded like that and that it couldn't be fixed. when I contacted gm they told me that they are not responsible and that they will not do anything. I don't know what to do because I don't have the money to buy another vehicle and I can't drive the pontiac. can you assist us in anyway? *la

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

• Power-sliding door

  PE04064Opened Sep 17, 2004Closed Dec 22, 2004Recall 04V597000
  Subject vehicles are available with an optional power sliding door.the interior handle IS oriented in the vertical position in the door panel and lines up at the elbow level when the occupant IS seated in the 2nd-row outboard position.if the occupant holds the interior handle in the thumb up position during…

  Subject vehicles are available with an optional power sliding door.the interior handle IS oriented in the vertical position in the door panel and lines up at the elbow level when the occupant IS seated in the 2nd-row outboard position.if the occupant holds the interior handle in the thumb up position during power-assisted opening, the arm/wrist can be push back with force against the 2nd-row bucket seat or captain's chair seat back creating a risk of injury (other seating configurations have ample seat to door clearance to avoid entrapment of the lower arm).among the 103 total reports, there were 102 alleged injuries including arm/wrist, thumb and shoulder injuries.a count of injuries reveals that 76 injuries were a fractured or a broken arm/wrist requiring an immobilizing cast for four-to-six weeks.all injuries involve the right side power sliding door.the left side power sliding door IS on far fewer vehicles, but more importantly, it produces less force.gm notified the agency by letter dated december 21, 2004, that it will recall model year 1997 though early 2005 gm u-van vehicles equipped with a right side power sliding door and with 2nd-row bucket seats or captain chairs (nhtsa recall #04v597).as part of the recall remedy, gm will replace the door handle with a flush mounted handle that will prevent an occupant from grasping the handle with the palm between the handle and door panel (thumb up orientation) and thus eliminate the potential for arm/wrist entrapment.this investigation IS closed.

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.

• 11007208This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 11006621Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles. It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.
• 11004557This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.
• 11002312This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.
• 11000576This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
• 10252735This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with conductive finish.
• 10252163XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.
• 10251890This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.
• 10250775This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10249579This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.
• 10249011This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
• 10248444Vehicle Recalls
• 10247681Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.
• 10246952Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246951Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.
• 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
• 10245951Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.
• 10245950Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States
• 10244274This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
• 10244214This informational bulletin provides information for the IPC odometer programming method quick reference guide.
• 10244201This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10242262This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.
• 10235802This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 10235799This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.
• 10234141This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft issue.
• 10234110This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10232287This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
• 10232136This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
• 10228906This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.
• 10227674This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10227056This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10224820This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada Only).
• 10222796This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10222770This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification.
• 10214869This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10211658This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).
• 10210321This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles. General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.
• 10209980This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.
• 10209921This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco Spin-On Oil Filters.
• 10201115OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update

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