1998 Pontiac Trans Sport: recalls and complaints

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• 04V59700022 Dec 2004Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 02V2860004 Nov 2002Steering / Rack and Pinion
• 01V0670008 Mar 2001Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch
• 98V13100011 Jun 1998Power Train / Automatic Transmission
• 98V0720007 Apr 1998Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

1. 04V597000Received 22 Dec 2004. 717,302 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, GM advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 04110. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 31 May 2005.

2. 02V286000Received 4 Nov 2002. 1,159,156 units.

   Steering / Rack and Pinion

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft moves even further, the driver will require much higher effort to turn left and may not be able to turn the wheel as much as intended. With the maximum pinion shaft movement, which requires internal gear component damage, the driver can encounter high resistance to turning left, followed by unintended power assist to the right. In any of these conditions, a crash could occur.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began january 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 02049. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Jan 2003.

3. 01V067000Received 8 Mar 2001. 477,011 units.

   Latches/Locks/Linkages / Doors / Latch

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Manufacturer campaign number 01013. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 18 Apr 2001.

4. 98V131000Received 11 Jun 1998. 38,540 units.

   Power Train / Automatic Transmission

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have (1) a broken shift cable fitting or (2) loose shift linkage. Consequently, moving the shift lever to a 'park' position may not shift the transmission to 'park'.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Jun 1998.

5. 98V072000Received 7 Apr 1998. 55,154 units.

   Visibility / Windshield Wiper/Washer / Linkages

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.

   Report filed by GENERAL MOTORS CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 24 Apr 1998.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
• All 1998 vehicles

The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 22.

Complaints that report a crash

17

Complaints that report a fire

4

Injuries in the complaints

24

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

23 May 2014

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 19840
2. 19860
3. 19904
4. 19912
5. 19922
6. 19933
7. 19944
8. 19953
9. 19961
10. 19975
11. 19985
12. 19992
13. 20000
14. 20010
15. 20030

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?

2,447,163 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Pontiac Trans Sport have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 18 recall campaigns for the Pontiac Trans Sport, model years 1984 to 2003. 5 of them name the 1998 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport name most often?

Engine and Engine Cooling: 53 of 287 component mentions, or 184.7 per 1,000. For all 1998 vehicles the figure is 123.7 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport open?

No. Each of the 7 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.