1995 Pontiac TRANS SPORT problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
79 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
87,430 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1995 model year. Data snapshot: . 17 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Structure:Body:Door is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 79 complaints (11.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 7 | 8.9% |
| Transmission and shifting | 5 | 6.3% |
| Braking behavior | 5 | 6.3% |
| Engine operation | 2 | 2.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 1.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Structure:Body:Door | 9 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 5 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 5 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 5 |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 5 |
| Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer | 5 |
Structure:Body:Door: 9; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 5; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch: 5; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 5; Seat Belts:Front:Retractor: 5; Seats: 5; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner: 5; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 7 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 7; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
75,000 to 99,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 62 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 11 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 2000 | 21 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 8 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 6 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
1995: 11; 1996: 5; 2000: 21; 2001: 9; 2002: 8; 2003: 15; 2004: 6; 2006: 2; 2008: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Structure:Body:Door leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 5 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 5 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10012485 · 2003-03-25 (March 25, 2003)
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION AS STATED IN A PREVIOUS RECALL, HOWEVER THE YEAR OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. *JB PLEASE REFER TO RECALL #02V286000. THE MANUFACTURER DID NOT INCLUDE THIS VEHICLE. THE STEERING HAD GONE OUT AS THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND MADE IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR THE CONSUMER TO STEER. *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10012485 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041458 · 2003-10-08 (October 8, 2003)
IN REFERENCE TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 02V286000 I THINK YOU SHOULD INVESTIGATE WHETHER OR NOT IT SHOULD BE EXTENDED TO THE 1995 MODEL YEAR FOR GM MINI-VANS. I OWN A 1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT THAT HAD THE EXACT SAME SYMPTOMS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. IT TOOK SEVERAL ATTEMPTS FOR A LOCAL AUTO REPAIR SHOP (NON-DEALER) TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE FINAL RESOLUTION WAS TO REPLACE THE STEERING RACK. THE MECHANIC COMMENTED THAT IT IS VERY UNUSUAL FOR A STEERING RACK TO FAIL UNDER NORMAL WEAR. I LEARNED OF THE RECALL WHEN MY MOTHER RECEIVED A NOTICE…
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041458 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025932 · 2003-07-12 (July 12, 2003)
I OWN A 1995 PONTIAC TRANSPORT BOUGHT USED IN GOOD SHAPE. I HAVE OWNED IT APPROXIMATELY 3 YEARS. IN THAT TIME I HAVE HAD BOTH HEAD GASKETS SHAVED AND REDONE, THE TRANMSISSION REBUILT 3 TIMES, FOUR WATER PUMPS, A RADIATOR, A FAN, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM TOTALLY REBUILT, THE TANK DROPPED, A NUMBER OF PROBLEMS WITH LOCKS AND ELECTRICAL SHORTS. IT IS A TOTAL LEMON. NOW THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN TOTALLY REBUILT AND STILL WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF 3RD GEAR TO DRIVE OR OVERDRIVE. NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM. SAYS IT MUST BE A FUSE OR W…
Owner-reported narrative. 1 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025932 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10069629 · 2004-01-15 (January 15, 2004)
THIS VEHICLE IS HAVING MULTIPLE PROBLEMS, GM NEVER LETS ME KNOW OF ANY RECALLS. I UNDERSTAND THAT TODAY THEY HAVE RECALLED THEM AGAIN FOR A PROBLEM IN THE STEERING BUT I CANNOT FIND ANY INFORMATION. VERY UPSET THAT I HAVE TO PAY TO GET THIS THING FIXED! REALLY NEED A NEW CAR NOW. THE GAS GAUGE OR TANK IS EMPTY WHEN THE GAUGE SHOWS 1/2 TANK. SIDE DOOR WE UNPLUGGED BECAUSE IT WOULD NOT CLOSE AND THE LIGHT STILL SHOWS ON MY DASH AS OPEN. MANY TIMES IT SIMPLY WOULD NOT OPEN. IN A CRASH WE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN ANY DOORS IF THE VEHICLE WAS…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10069629 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014434 · 2003-04-15 (April 15, 2003)
LEAKING COMPOSITE INTAKE MANIFOLD ON GM 3800 ENGINE IN 1995 TRANS SPORT MINIVAN. FIXED THREE TIMES BY GM FROM NEW, NOW LEAKING AGAIN. A DEFINITE DESIGN FLAW, I HAVE HAD THE MANIFOLD CHANGED MORE THAN MY FRONT BRAKES IN 100,000 MILES OF DRIVING!!*JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014434 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10057928 · 2004-02-11 (February 11, 2004)
AT ANY SPEED WHEN CONSUMER DEPRESSED THE BRAKES VEHICLE HESITATED. AFTER SEVERAL SECONDS, VEHICLE ACCELERATED RAPIDLY. ALSO, INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WOULD BE ON THE VERGE OF STALLING, BUT KEPT ON RUNNING AT A LOW RPMS. DEALER IS DISMISSED THE PROBLEM. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10057928 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 755983 · 2001-12-23 (December 23, 2001)
WHEN I STEP ON GAS TO ACCELERATE IT GOES BUT WHEN I LET OFF THE GAS IT IMMEDIATELY STALLS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 755983 at NHTSA ↗