1998 Pontiac Trans Sport steering problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving my 1998 pontiac trans sport montana, my steering wheel locked up and wouldn't turn to the left, almost causing an accident. When I took the vehicle in for inspection, it was determined that it was a rack and pinion steering gear assembly. *jb”
filed Jun 13, 2006
“Seat belts "sticking", steering making loud "pop" noises when turning wheel, transmission shifting very hard from park to reverse on a angle. Now my engine locked up, was hesitating when accelerating. *jb”
filed Dec 5, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND…Campaign 02V286000 · Nov 4, 2002
Steering problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Trans Sport | 54 | 23% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 7 | 11% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 3 | 8% |
| 1990 Trans Sport | 3 | 7% |
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.