1991 Pontiac Trans Sport Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Body & structure1128.2%
- Seat belts1025.6%
- Brakes410.3%
- Steering37.7%
- Visibility25.1%
- Engine25.1%
- Powertrain (other)12.6%
- Exterior lighting12.6%
- Fuel system12.6%
- Suspension12.6%
- Tires & wheels12.6%
- Transmission12.6%
- Electrical12.6%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION OWNER NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT OF STRUCTURE HANGING DOWN UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT IS APPARENT THE BOLT PULLED OUT OF FRAME STRUCTURE CAUSING STEERING LOSS AND MOTOR TO HANG DOWN. *TR
THE RECALL TO FIX THE CRADLE BOLTS WHICH HAVE RUSTED AND BROKEN ON MY 1991 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT SHOULD HAVE INCLUDED VEHICLES REGISTERED IN MINNESOTA, BECAUSE WE HAVE MORE SALT USED ON OUR ROADS THAN SOME OF THE STATES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL.*AK
Seat belts
Reports naming seat belts, buckles, retractors and pretensioners.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE EXACT DATE OF THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT ON PASSENGERS SIDE IS UNKNOOWN. THE FAILURE OF THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE IS 06/17/2001.*AK
THE RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT WON'T RETRACT. *YC
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
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
BRAKE HOSE BROKE, CAUSING HYDRAULIC FLUID TO LEAK, BRAKE FAILURE. *SD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Steering
Reports naming the steering system — racks, columns, power-steering assist and steering linkage.
From owner reports, verbatim
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION OWNER NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT OF STRUCTURE HANGING DOWN UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT IS APPARENT THE BOLT PULLED OUT OF FRAME STRUCTURE CAUSING STEERING LOSS AND MOTOR TO HANG DOWN. *TR
RECALL 97V058 000/REAR CRADLE BOLTS: WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING LOT VEHICLE LOSES STEERING CONTROL. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Visibility
Reports naming windshields, glass, wipers, defrosters and mirrors.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE DASHBOARD SPLIT OPEN AND FUMES COME TO THE INSIDE OF THE CAR. DEALER SAYS THE AIR CONDITIONER CRACKED AND WAS LEAKING ON THE FLOOR. DEALER SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *AK
RIGHT REAR WINDOW CAME OUT TWICE. *SKD
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A SUDDEN ACELERATION WHILE PULLING OFF FROM A STOP POSITION (CRUISE CONTROL WAS NOT ENGAGE) CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO RAN ANOTHER STOP SIGN BEFORE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE UNDER CONTROL. DEALER/MFR. NOTIFIED.
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
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
CRACK IN REAR AXLE CAUSED AXLE TO DISCONNECT/FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING, DRIVER LOST CONTROL, VEHICLE ROCKED BACK/FORTH, COUNTER FLIPPED OVER, LANDED ON TOP, VEHICLE TOTALED. PLEASE PROVIDE VIN. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Exterior lighting
Reports naming headlights, tail lights, turn signals and other exterior lighting.
From owner reports, verbatim
FRONT HEADLIGHTS VERY DULL; NO REFLECTIONS 10 TO 20 FT AHEAD; DIFFICULT FOR DRIVER TO SEE ROAD. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Fuel system
Reports naming fuel storage or delivery — tanks, pumps, lines, injectors and fuel leaks.
From owner reports, verbatim
VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNT COMPLETELY, UNKNOWN REASONS FOR FIRE, PLEASE EXPLAIN. TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION OWNER NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT OF STRUCTURE HANGING DOWN UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT IS APPARENT THE BOLT PULLED OUT OF FRAME STRUCTURE CAUSING STEERING LOSS AND MOTOR TO HANG DOWN. *TR
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Tires & wheels
Reports naming tires, wheels, hubs, or the tire-pressure monitoring system.
From owner reports, verbatim
THE BELTS ON THE FIRESTONE TIRES (P205 65 R15) BROKE. *SLC
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Transmission
Reports naming the automatic or manual transmission, including shifting behaviour, shudder, slipping and transmission control modules.
From owner reports, verbatim
TURN ON TRUCK TOOK THE EMERGENCY BRAKE OFF AND TRUCK JUMPED OUT OF PARK POSITION . TT
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Electrical
Reports naming the electrical system — wiring, battery, charging, control modules, infotainment and electrical accessories.
From owner reports, verbatim
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE WIRING IN THE ROOF, CAUSING VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. *AK
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .