1998 Pontiac Trans Sport service brakes, hydraulic problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated that the abs light illuminated constantly. There was also a delay in the activation of the abs when the brake was depressed in a normal braking situation. The vehicle was taken to a private repair shop, where the shop determined that the abs module was faulty and needed to…”
filed Jul 20, 2006
“The air conditioning may have never worked, we hadn't tried it until 10 mths after buying the van. The low coolant light came on and we brought the van to a mechanic who said the repair would cost 800.00. He added stop leak, which worked temporarily. The problem has just reoccured and we have not…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
“Abs-anti locking brakes are faulty and light comes on for no reason. Also the airbag light comes on intermittently. *tr”
filed Jan 16, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Trans Sport | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 12 | 11% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 4 | 4% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 23 | 30% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 4 | 11% |
| 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.