1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trans Sport years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport. That is the most of any Trans Sport model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 205,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pontiac trans sport. The contact stated that when making a left turn the steering wheel became very difficult to turn and he was unable to complete the turn. The vehicle was towed to his home. The failure was not diagnosed by a dealer nor was the vehicle repaired. The…
The cam broke on my 3.4 chevy venture van. The van is services and oil changed on schedule. The engine just stopped on a vacation causing me to rent a van and pay towing.*ak
Other Chevrolet Trans Sport years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Trans Sport | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Chevrolet Trans Sport a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Trans Sport model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.