1995 Pontiac Trans SportProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 113 owner complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, most often about the visibility. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 30, 2017. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport has problems

113 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Visibility171
Engine and engine cooling162
Structure152
Power train141
Seats134
Service brakes, hydraulic122
Electrical system111
Seat belts100
Latches/locks/linkages60
9 other systems268

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Recall 96V-015 · Jan 23, 1996 · 585,182 vehicles

Risk. VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control

Recall 95V-214 · Nov 3, 1995 · 6,772 vehicles

Risk. 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.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 95V-048 · Mar 20, 1995 · 6,523 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Best & worst years

1995 vs. every other Trans Sport year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Trans Sport median. How we score

'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport safety ratings

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: No
  • Forward collision warning: No
  • Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words

What Trans Sport owners report

Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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…
Complaint 10069629 · Jan 15, 2004
I CURRENTLY OWN AN 1995 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, WITH THE 3800 ENGINE, VEHICLE I.D. # [XXX]. FOR THE LAST YEAR I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS. THE WIPERS TEND TO WORK AND NOT WORK INTERMITTENTLY. OBVIOUSLY, THIS CAN BE A SEVERE PROBLEM, ESPECIALLY IN THE RAIN. I BROUGHT MY…
Complaint 10031139 · Aug 9, 2003 · 120,000 miles
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
Complaint 10030083 · Jul 24, 2003

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