1998 Pontiac Trans Sport engine and engine cooling problems
52 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After I had the radiator replaced $350 job the intake gasket sprung a leak. Therefore I had to have not only this replaced but the valve cover gasket as well which cost a total of $867. I also had to rent a car for 3 day which cost an additional $30 per day. My mechanic said that the recommended…”
filed Nov 2, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pontiac transport. The contact stated that the vehicle's intake manifold is leaking internally and externally in between the intake and the block. He has not contacted the manufacturer due to prior issues with the transmission. As a result, the vehicle consumes a large…”
filed May 14, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Trans Sport | 42 | 18% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 13 | 21% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 16 | 14% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 11 | 11% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 Trans Sport | 7 | 16% |
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.