Model year record

1995 Pontiac Trans Sport

3 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 151 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V015000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
585,182
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-23
Owners notified
1996-03-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V214000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,772
Reported to NHTSA
1995-11-03
Owners notified
1996-01-29

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V048000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
6,523
Reported to NHTSA
1995-03-20
Owners notified
1995-02-17

Defect description

IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Structure: body: door14100,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner8145 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch799,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission7
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip7
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer7107,358 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor680,000 mi
Seats6
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor6120,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine535,000 mi
Unknown or other550 mi
Electrical system: ignition4
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system4
Vehicle speed control450 mi
Engine and engine cooling3
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline3
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc3
Suspension3
Air bags: frontal2
Electrical system299,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: switch2
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)21 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)2
Seat belts: rear/other2
Service brakes, hydraulic2
Steering2
Visibility: power window devices and controls2
Air bags1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition: module1
Engine150 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe180,000 mi
Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights1
Exterior lighting: turn signal1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system11 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1
Power train1
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack195,000 mi
Structure1
Structure: frame and members187,430 mi
Tires1
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1

The 1994 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.