1993 Pontiac Trans Sport problems & reliability
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1993 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 (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Belts → | 26 | 43% |
| Power Train | 7 | 11% |
| Electrical System | 6 | 10% |
| Visibility | 6 | 10% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 8% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 5 | 8% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 5% |
| Unknown OR Other | 3 | 5% |
| Wheels | 3 | 5% |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 pontiac transport. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the wiper motor failed without warning. The vehicle was not repaired and the problem persisted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. *tr”
Visibility/wiper · filed Jun 5, 2013
“1993 pontiac trans sport, lost right front wheel from hub. Wheel struck front fender causing damage. The right front hub struck the pavement. *bf according to the police report, one lug stud intact was bent on the hub. Four studs were sheared or broken off. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0476-90)*jb updated…”
Wheels · filed Sep 1, 2010
“This is a continual problem since I took ownership in march 2000. It started w/ the "service engine soon" light occasionally turning on. After having the vehicle looked at - they could find no problem. As time passed, the light came on more & more frequently. The engine then began to idle high and would go into a…”
Visibility · filed Jan 7, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Federal defect investigations
- TRNSAXL OIL HOSE SEPARATES
Preliminary Evaluation PE94070 · opened Sep 15, 1994 · closed Jan 18, 1995
Technical service bulletins
18 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport. The 10 most recent:
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
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001
Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999
Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
970801735026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1997
Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut g105). *tw
238106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Cold start rattle noise. *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1996
Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
9573T4001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 1, 1995
UNKNOWN
576104 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1995
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 1993 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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