1991 Pontiac Trans Sport problems & reliability
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
2 complaints report injuries (4 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure → | 11 | 31% |
| Seat Belts → | 10 | 28% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 11% |
| Steering | 3 | 8% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% |
| Power Train | 2 | 6% |
| Unknown OR Other | 2 | 6% |
| Visibility | 2 | 6% |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Common symptoms owners describe
Keyword analysis of complaint narratives; one complaint can describe several symptoms.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Owner was driving at 40 mph when the vehicle pulled to the left. Was able to avoid oncoming traffic and stop vehicle, upon inspection owner noticed the front right of structure hanging down upon further inspection it is apparent the bolt pulled out of frame structure causing steering loss and motor to hang down. *tr”
Suspension · filed Feb 28, 2013
“The recall to fix the cradle bolts which have rusted and broken on my 1991 pontiac trans sport should have included vehicles registered in minnesota, because we have more salt used on our roads than some of the states included in the recall.*ak”
Structure · filed Sep 15, 2004
“We own a 1991 pontiac transport and have had nothing but annoying problems. Our most recent problem is the "striker" for the passenger and driver's doors. The striker for the passenger door became loose and we were able to "stablize" the striker with a hardening clay that will allow us to use the door periodically…”
Structure · filed Dec 29, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- ENGINE CRADLE SEPARATION
Engineering Analysis EA00011 · opened Apr 10, 2000 · closed Jan 12, 2001 · led to recall 00V189000
- CRADLE BOLT FAILURES
Recall Query RQ97017 · opened Oct 2, 1997 · open · led to recall 97V058000
- FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE
Engineering Analysis EA97019 · opened Sep 30, 1997 · closed Jun 8, 1999 · led to recall 99I003000
- FRONT SEAT BACK COLLAPSE
Preliminary Evaluation PE97016 · opened Apr 7, 1997 · closed Sep 30, 1997
- APV FUEL LINE FIRES
Engineering Analysis EA92035 · opened Oct 30, 1992 · closed Nov 30, 1993
- APV FIRES
Defect Petition DP92012 · opened Jun 9, 1992 · closed Jun 25, 1992
- APV FUEL LINE FIRES
Preliminary Evaluation PE92052 · opened Jun 4, 1992 · closed Oct 30, 1992
Technical service bulletins
5 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013
No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on, tcc surge, possible p0740, p1870, or 39 after installation of a reman (srta) 4t60/4t60e. *tt
01880 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2004
Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil…
876002A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 1, 1998
FUEL TANK THUD/CLUNK. *TW
436303 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 1995
Sliding door rattles. *tw
431051 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1994
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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