10.0

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

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problem #17

Mar 072008

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • miles
I have a 98 Pontiac Transport. The passenger side slide door opens on its own, and it will only open manually. The sliding door stopped opening with the control about three months ago.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #16

Jan 312003

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • miles
The power sliding door does not work. The driver has to turn the power off that goes to the door in order to keep it shut. When attempting to shut the door it will only close a little, then re-open. The van was taken to dealer, but was told that they could not repair it.

- Danielsville, GA, USA

problem #15

Feb 262002

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Automatic sliding door will not latch properly. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. The dealer has been notified.

- Felton, CA, USA

problem #14

Feb 262002

Trans Sport

  • miles
Sliding door will not unlock manually or electronically. The dealer is inspecting. Please add more information. The door started acting up after NHTSA recall 01V067000/ manufacturer's recall 01013 repairs were performed.

- Felton, CA, USA

problem #13

Jan 011999

Trans Sport

  • miles
The power sliding door opens on it's own and at times it won't close, the door also rattles and the molding is loose. Nlm

- Unk, UN, USA

problem #12

Mar 012001

Trans Sport

  • miles
Automatic sliding door opened without prior warning. When doors were locked sliding doors will come open without prior warning. Dealership was aware problem.

- Wyckoff, NJ, USA

problem #11

Nov 011999

Trans Sport

  • miles
Theres an electrical problem with the driver's side door, door locks automatically. Consumer feels that there may be a short within the side door that can start an electrical fire.

- Rodchester, IN, USA

problem #10

Jul 021998

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Water leaked inside power door handle causing contact to corrode and short connection on backside of door.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

problem #9

Oct 191998

Trans Sport

  • miles
When driving at any speed the automatic side slide door keeps opening and closing. Manufacturer can't determine the cause of the problem.

- Rockhill, SC, USA

problem #8

Jul 091998

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
Intermittently when shutting the power sliding door with the power switch, the door pops open 2 or 3 times before it will shut. Sometimes has to shut the door by hand in order for it to close.

- Trinity, NC, USA

problem #7

Jun 211998

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving rear left side door is ajar. Door isn't indicated as ajar on the dash. Consumer states this is a safety problem. Manufacturer notified.

- Rhodes, MI, USA

problem #6

Jan 051999

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
Sliding door motor inoperative, repair once and failed again.

- Niceville, FL, USA

problem #5

Dec 081998

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
Power passenger door failed to close intermittently.

- Rye Brook, NY, USA

problem #4

Nov 051998

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Improperly installed side panel replaced.

- Hermiston, OR, USA

problem #3

May 281998

Trans Sport

  • miles
Power sliding door on the passengers side does not close and does not lock. Dealer contacted, and been in for repairs eight times. Problem still exists, offered to buy back the vechicle.

- Oxford, GA, USA

problem #2

May 211998

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Right power cargo door intermittently opens on its own.

- Burlington, WI, USA

problem #1

Jun 071998

Trans Sport

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The passenger's sliding door does not close properly, and allows carbon monoxide into the vehicle, idling or driving when all windows are up. The dealer has been notified, and has adjusted the door per a bulletin from Pontiac. This problem has resulted in consumer getting ill.

- Wytheville, VA, USA