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1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
The problems owners report. The recalls to check. The evidence behind each.
Your vehicle at a glance
Complaint patterns and official recall records, kept distinct.
- Owner complaints
- 113
- Received Jan 1995 to Jan 2017
Owner reports
Most reported problems
- 1Rear door latch fails to open or close16 complaints · 14% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 2Seat belt fails to latch or retract15 complaints · 13% of this vehicle’s complaints
- 3Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail12 complaints · 11% of this vehicle’s complaints
Official NHTSA records
Recalls to check
- Recall #96V015000Vehicle 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.
- Recall #95V214000These vehicles were assembled with throttle cable support brackets that could contact the throttle lever system and inhibit the throttle return. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
BrakeNews signals
Flagged complaint patterns
Unusual complaint patterns with no matched recall yet. A flag does not mean a recall will happen.
No problems currently meet BrakeNews’s flagging criteria. This is not a safety rating.
How flags are identifiedComplaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA, not failure rates or a reliability ranking. Reported in these complaints: 7 crashes, 3 fires, 9 people injured, 0 deaths.
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Where do owners report problems?
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Illustrative only; not this vehicle’s exact design. Areas represent complaint categories, not confirmed defective parts.
Showing all 8 listed problems by system.
Engine & powertrain
Brakes
Electrical & lights
Airbags, belts & seats
Steering, suspension & tires
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Body, doors & glass
Driver assistance
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Other
No problems in this category meet this page’s listing criteria. This does not establish that the system is free of problems.
Complaint history
When NHTSA received these reports. Changes in reporting alone do not establish a change in failure rates.
Show as a table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 14 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2026 (to Oct 2026) | 0 |
| Total | 113 |
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.
| Problem | Complaints | Share | Share ratio | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear door latch fails to open or close | 16 | 14% | – | |
| Seat belt fails to latch or retract | 15 | 13% | – | |
| Windshield wipers work intermittently or fail | 12 | 11% | – | |
| Anti-lock brakes fail or lock up | 5 | 4.4% | – | |
| Vehicle catches fire from wiring | 4 | 3.5% | – | |
| Transmission fails or loses power while driving | 4 | 3.5% | – | |
| Engine suddenly shuts off while driving | 3 | 2.6% | – | |
| Head gasket leaks coolant into engine | 3 | 2.6% | – |
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 #95V214000November 3, 19956,772 vehicles affected
vehicle speed control
These vehicles were assembled with throttle cable support brackets that could contact the throttle lever system and inhibit the throttle return. This does not meet the requirements of FMVSS no. 124, "accelerator control systems."
Consequence of non-compliance: the throttle may faitl to return quickly causing the engine speed to not decrease to a level anticipated by the driver.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the throttle cable support bracket.
NHTSA recall #95V048000March 20, 19956,523 vehicles affected
service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Improperly manufactured brake pedal arm causes the brake pedal arm to fracture during braking.
This condition Can result in a loss of brake operation increasing braking distance and the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace all suspect brake pedal assemblies.
Other model years
About this data
NHTSA complaints and recalls through October 2026. Complaints are counted once each, however many components they name. Original complaints are on NHTSA's page for the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Problem groups are formed by AI and may be approximate. BrakeNews flags unusual complaint patterns; they are not official defect findings. Investigation reports are written and checked by AI, with no human review. Owner reports do not establish that a defect exists.
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