1994 Pontiac Trans Sport

Complaint history

When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.

Problems owners report

Listed groups have at least 3 complaints. The page includes the 20 largest groups plus any additional flagged groups; some complaints are not assigned to a group.

AI groups complaints by meaning; the groups are approximate. Share ratio compares the problem’s share of this vehicle’s complaints with its share on other vehicles over the last 24 months (shown from 3 recent complaints). A 2× ratio means twice the complaint share, not twice the failure risk. Flags mark unusual shares or recent surges after an AI review of the complaint content. “First signal” does not mean the pattern has persisted continuously.How recall estimates are calculated.

Recalls

• NHTSA recall #96V015000January 23, 1996585,182 vehicles affected

  power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

  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.

  Vehicle fires Can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.

• NHTSA recall #94V100000May 24, 19945,294 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: webbing

  The second row, right hand shoulder belt Can become "pinched" between the seat and the door frame pillar trim. The shoulder belt may not retract properly, which does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the 1994 vehicles have an optional integral (built in) childseat installed next to the power sliding side door. The 1993 involved vehicles have standard seats in that same position.

  Improper shoulder belt retraction does not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or collision.

  Remedy

  Dealers will replace the door frame pillar trim panel with a redesigned trim panel. Also, a caution label will be applied to the child seat advising the owner not to install the seat to the passenger side of a vehicle with a power sliding side door.

• NHTSA recall #94V015000January 21, 199422,862 vehicles affected

  seat belts: front: retractor

  The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."

  Consequence of non-compliance: passengers seated in these positon maybe unable to extract and fasten their seat belts until the vehicle is moved to a more level surface. Unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury in the event of a collision than those using safety belts.

  Remedy

  Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.

• NHTSA recall #93V212000December 13, 19931,238 vehicles affected

  seat belts: rear/other

  The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."

  In the event of an accident the safety belt would notrestrain the occupant, subjecting the occupant to increased risk of injuries.

  Remedy

  Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.

Other model years

• 1990 45
• 1991 36
• 1992 76
• 1993 61
• 1994
• 1995 113
• 1996 61
• 1997 236
• 1998 227