1999 Pontiac Trans Sport Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Trans Sport years
- Far fewer complaints than other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport. That ranks 5th out of 9 Trans Sport model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 44,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Pontiac 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 | 5 | 50% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 20% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Pontiac Trans Sport recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Problem: On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
Fix: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438; pontiac at 1-800-620-7668; or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.
Risk: Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.
Fix: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. Owner notification began february 1, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Power-sliding door (PE04064) — opened Sep 17, 2004, closed Dec 22, 2004, led to recall 04V597000.
- Rear axle trailing arm failure (EA03005) — opened Apr 23, 2003, closed Jan 12, 2004.
- Air bag tear during deployment (PE00045) — opened Nov 3, 2000, closed Jan 11, 2001.
- Unexpected opening of sliding door (SQ00014) — opened Jul 25, 2000, closed Oct 22, 2001, led to recall 01V067000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 mph, the vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. When this occurred, the front driver side seatbelt shoulder strap did not lock. The driver hit the steering wheel causing minor chest injuries, then the airbag deployed. Also, the middle row driver side…
With respect to my 1999 pontiac transport van, october of 2003 the engine started overheating and we discovered that the coolant was low. We added coolant and some type of seal into the coolant because we were told by several gm mechanics that it was probably the head gasket and this seal would…
Problems with the sliding door, headlamp fell off, automatic locks/window and etc. *ph the consumer believed the vehicle has a coolant leak. The fuel modulator and spark plugs were replaced. *jb
Intake manifold gaskets (upper & lower) need to be replaced because it is leaking engine coolant. Also need to replace thermostat and gasket. Cost $900.
Transmission failure caused by antifreeze in transmission. Corrosion of radiator causing antifreeze to mix with transmission fluid. Now is overheating caused by intake manifold gasket leaking allowing antifreeze to get into crankcase. Potentially fatal for engine. *nlm
Other Pontiac Trans Sport years
← 1998 Trans Sport · 2000 Trans Sport →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Trans Sport | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 Trans Sport | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 Trans Sport | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Trans Sport | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 10 | 2 |
| 1998 Trans Sport | 227 | 5 |
| 1997 Trans Sport | 236 | 5 |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 61 | 1 |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 113 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seat belts, child seat problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Pontiac 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 1999 has far fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.