3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,637 miles

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problem #11

Dec 082006

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,700 miles
Failed head gasket.

- Manchester, MO, USA

problem #10

Jan 242006

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • 117,858 miles
1998 Transport intake manifold gasket failed causing leakage of the engine coolant. This failure occurred twice.

- Fairport, NY, USA

problem #9

Feb 252005

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • 90,000 miles
My wife was driving home from work. The temp gauge went up and the engine had no power. She pulled overhand parked. After the car cooled down I tried starting it and the temp stayed down so I drove the car to the dealership. I felt all that was wrong was the thermostat stuck. Then I get a call that the head gaskets had failed and that the damage was going to cost me $2400 at least that because of the gasket failure all kinds of damage was done.

- Garfield Hts, OH, USA

problem #8

Dec 222003

Trans Sport

  • 72,000 miles
Complaint on repair issue on 1998 Pontiac Transport van. (nar) the consumer engine was low on coolant and coolant was leaking from the intake manifold gasket area which cause a malfunction in the engine. Dealer was notified.

- Bloomfield Hills, MI, USA

problem #7

Jul 102003

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A noise had begun sounding like the engine was not receiving oil. However when the oil was checked it was full so the mechanic did not pursue further. Two days later the engine stopped working which resulted in a towing off a major highway and a replacement of the engine $4000. It was discovered that the oil pump had failed and there was no indications of the engine needing service for lack of oil or the oil pump needing replacement.

- Statesville, NC, USA

problem #6

Dec 162003

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,490 miles
Coolant leak and intake manifold gasket failure. Dealer diagnosed coolant leaks from intake manifold gasket, valve cover gasket and waterpump and recommended coolant flush - dex cool.

- Culver City, CA, USA

problem #5

Nov 102003

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles
I own a 1998 Pontiac Transport, bought new, and has 80000 miles on it. Was just told that the intake is leaking, ans will need manifold gasket replacement. Was told that there have been numerous reports of this happening. Alled local Pontiac dealer (matthews Pontiac, vestal, NY 607-798-8000) and they confirmed this, and that there is a new and improved gasket, but they wouldn't help with the cost of replacement. Also reported that my headlamp lenses have been lost (lost 2 in one year) and had to replace entire headlamp unit at my own cost. Dealer said this is common also, and they believe it was a problem with the adhesive!! they will not help with that one either.

- Endicott, NY, USA

problem #4

May 262003

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 58,959 miles
Overheating on highway, caused vehicle to shut down to 3 cylinders. Caused a major power loss. Cracked head due to cooling problems.

- Fort Irwin, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 292001

Trans Sport

  • miles
This is the second major problem with the vehicle. At 60,000 miles the engine spun a crankshaft main bearing with the result that the entire engine required replacement.

- Harleysville, PA, USA

problem #2

Jul 041998

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Everytime vehicle takes off from a dead stop or while in traffic, it would die out for no reason. This can happen also while making left or right turns.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

problem #1

May 221998

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Motor mounts failed.

- Burlington, WI, USA