8.5

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,643 miles

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problem #14

Jul 062003

Trans Sport

  • 51,000 miles
The power steering pressure line malfunctioned, which caused the vehicle to be uncontrollable when driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealership where the cause had not been determined. Please provide additional information.

- Stockton, CA, USA

problem #13

Dec 152002

Trans Sport

  • miles
The power steering failed.

- Roanoke, VA, USA

problem #12

Sep 082002

Trans Sport

  • miles
Steering locks up while trying to turn vehicle to the left. Power steering seems to push vehicle to the right. Occurs at any speed.

- Rantoul, IL, USA

problem #11

Nov 152001

Trans Sport

  • miles
I am filing this complaint because, even though we no longer own the vehicle, I understand that you are investigating it. I was lucky that no one was hurt. I had three children in the car, driving them to school, when the steering just gave out while we were in the middle of rush hour traffic; fortunately it was on a city street, so we weren't travelling very fast. I was able to get the vehicle pushed over to the side of the road and out of the way of traffic. The vehicle was taken to a Pontiac dealer for repairs, which totalled well over $1000. The dealer said that they were not a aware of any problems like this with the vehicle. Since the vehicle had just passed 60,000 it was noo longer under warranty for this type of problem. We called GM, and they insisted that they were not aware of this type of problem, and confirmed that the repair would not be covered by warranty. They did give us a discount off of the purchase of our next GM car, because of this and all of the other problems we had with the vehicle, includ ing rearseats that did not work properly - they wouldn't stay locked into the floor, and a just a nice little shove from behind would knock them out of the floor. If you are still investigating this, keep at it. I hate to think about what might have happened if I was on the freeway travelling 70 mph during rush hour and the steering just quit.

- Saline, MI, USA

problem #10

Aug 032000

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
Was driving in the rain & went through a puddle. This caused power steering to go out, and lost control. But there was no accident. Finally, went to a dealership & mechanic indicated that shield was missing. Missing shield caused water to get inside the steering area. Mechanic replaced the shield.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #9

Jan 142000

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rack and pinion power steering mechanism disintegrated without warning, failure of power steering pump. Causing loss of steering. Dealer has repaired vehicle.

- Niceville, FL, USA

problem #8

Jul 161999

Trans Sport

  • miles
The first problem is a "clunking" in the gas tank when it is over 1/2 a tank but less than full. When coming to a gentle stop, forward or reverse, the tank makes a physical 'thunk'. I have had the vehicle in to repair the problem 5 times now. The dealership has tried isolation pads, tightening fasteners, installing structural bracing straps, and even replaced the gas tank. All to no avail. This problem has been going on for almost 2 years now. I am at a loss as to what to do now. The second problem was with my serpentine belt. I was on my way home from work and I suddenly lost my power steering going into a 90 degree turn. I navigated through it, and the dealer retrieved my van the next morning. They found that the serpentine belt was shredded with no explanation. They replaced it, and I have not had a problem in that area since.

- Bozeman, MT, USA

problem #7

Aug 141999

Trans Sport

  • miles
Loss of power steering during wet conditions. Other conditions noise for belt and battery light on.

- Palm Bay, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 221998

Trans Sport

  • miles
Loss of power steering when driving in rain.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #5

Sep 101998

Trans Sport

  • miles
The power steering will quit for 10 seconds when driving in rain or splashing through water puddle. Brakes did not work properly. First brake repair, dealer bled air out of system. Second brake repair, dealer replaced rear slave seals.

- Flower Mound, TX, USA

problem #4

Sep 231997

Trans Sport

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencing problems with power steering.everytime water splashes onto the driveblet, the power steering goes out. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Crystal River, FL, USA

problem #3

Aug 011997

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering fails continually in wet weather.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 231998

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
Power steering fails after vehicle goes through the slightest level of standing water because wate spashes on the single accessory drive belt and starts slipping. If the vehicle goes through more than the slightest level of standing water, the engine cuts off.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #1

Aug 051998

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Power steering fails temporarily after going throgh water. (qcaw)

- Longwood, FL, USA