1995 Pontiac Trans Sport: problems, recalls and reliability
3 recalls and 113 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is visibility (14% of complaints); the 1993 and 1996 model years look more trouble-free.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jan 1996
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 113 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“1995 pontiac trans sport caught fire under the vehicle. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle did have an oil leak. Ohio traffic crash report# 10-89-0648. *jb”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Dec 2007
“The frame is rusted out with one bolt holding up the engine. This is major safety hazard. It was only recently discovered by a mechanic doing some repairs on the engine. The frame on a 11 year old car should not rust out. A major accident could have occurred. *nm”Owner report · Structure · Nov 2006
“We have a 1995 pontiac transport. It leaks oil really bad. We go about fifteen miles, and then we have to add two more quarts of oil. We have a friend that had the same model of van. His van did the same thing. He repaired the manifold gasket three times. Each time costing $900. Finally on the fourth time this situation occurred again. He traded his van in on another vehicle. We however don't have the money to repair our van. We live on a social security income. *nm”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jan 2006
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“Consumer's vehicle had to slow down to make a turn and was rear ended by another vehicle. This caused the back of driver's seat to collapse, and driver ended up in the rear of the vehicle. Driver sustained back, shoulder, neck, and head injuries. *ak”Owner report · Seats · Mar 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 report · Vehicle Speed Control · Feb 2004
“While starting up the vehicle there was a loud noise coming from underneath the vehicle. Driver took the vehicle to the dealer for analysis. Mechanic noticed that the intake manifold was a cracked, and needed to be replaced. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Nov 2003
“Consumer states that while driving and no with warning windshield wipers will work intermittently, and it will be hard for the consumer to see during rainy weather. Dealer notified. *ak”Owner report · Visibility · Jul 2003
“While driving the windshield wipers would come on and off intermittently. The dealer replaced the wiper module. *ak *nlm”Owner report · Visibility · Jun 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 from gm for her 1996 chevrolet lumina apv.”Owner report · Steering · May 2003
“Dealer had at previous times checked coolant system and said no trouble, had cleaned radiator and checked engine temperature. Said everything ok. Now out warranty and engine blown due to coolantleakage and best deal so far for repair is 3400.00 from chevy dealer. Vehicle is worthless as trade w/o fix and not sure how much its worth even when fixed with this history. 1-800-pmcares offers no offer of repair cost even w/ 2600+ complants on gmcnsmr/petition site”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Apr 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 9 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 3 campaigns
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."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
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.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
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Is the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
NHTSA has 113 owner complaints and 3 recall campaigns on record for the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. The most complained-about area is visibility (14% of complaints).
At what mileage do 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 97,000 miles or less.
Does the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport have open recalls?
3 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning vehicle speed control. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.