1998 Pontiac Trans Sport latches/locks/linkages problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to unlock the right sliding door with the manual control or the keyless entry the door would not unlock. The dealer was alerted.”
filed Nov 28, 2006
“Consumer complaint concerning pontiac montana power sliding door interior handle. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the door was operating as designed. The automatic door began to open and the consumer's elderly mother grabbed the door handle. The door continued…”
filed Sep 5, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER…Campaign 04V597000 · Dec 22, 2004
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORSCampaign 01V067000 · Mar 8, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Trans Sport | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 Trans Sport | 1 | 2% |
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.