1998 Pontiac Trans Sport electrical system problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac trans sport. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the abs, air bag and check engine warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made…”
filed Mar 14, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac transport. The contact exited the vehicle and when he returned, the vehicle was engulfed with white smoke. The contact rolled down the windows to release the smoke. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was the result…”
filed Jan 5, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Trans Sport | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 11 | 10% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 13 | 13% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 Trans Sport | 2 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.