10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Feb 152002

Trans Sport

  • miles
Problem #1 - seat belts. Four out of the seven seat belts in the car have failed. Specifically the retraction system. Four out of seven going bad to me, means this is not an isolated failure. I'm concern about the other 3 working if in an accident. Dealers contacted want to charge me $800 - $1000 to fix four seat belts. Need to get it fixed, but nothing to believe I won't be asking that same dealer to fix the other 3 seat belts when they go bad too. Dealers say high cost of repair is directly attributed to the cost of parts. Unlike an alternator, or other engine component, the seat belt assembly is sole sourced from one manufacturer. Locked in to a non-competitive price (and obviously over inflated). Problem #2 - rack and pinon steering. I noticed on your web site what I believe to be the same problem under Pontiac Transport. Basically told by dealer the rack and pinon steering system is bad. Out of warranty, so big bucks. Have had to pay quite a bit in dealer repair bills already on vehical. For example, problems with automatic sliding door, windshield wipers, back hatch, side window, push buttons on door arm rest, air conditioning.....also poor design with plastic parts in high stressed point areas.

- Show Low, AZ, USA

problem #2

Apr 242002

Trans Sport

  • miles
I received a serious concussion in a rear end/front end collision due to the fact seat belt failed to hold me in place. I hit the sunvisor and then hit the back head rest so hard I broke the seat.

- Keizer, OR, USA

problem #1

Nov 012001

Trans Sport

  • miles
Recline latches - do not properly re-engage. Small child can easily lift latch while vehicle is moving. Until latch is manually pushed back down, seat back will not catch in any position. Seat belt retractor - we have had multiple failures on the seat belt mechanism in this vehicle that either prevent the seat belt from being pulled out for use, or can leave seat belt hanging out of door. Closing door might damage belt or latch. Both issues have been discussed with GM. GM claims (file # C06088691) neither is safety issue.

- Tipton, IN, USA