1997 Pontiac Trans Sport engine and engine cooling problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“In nov. Of 2007 I was having a problem with my van overheating and was losing engine coolant but could not see where it was going. I later found out that I had a faulty intake manifold gasket, which cost me over 800.00 to repair. Not long after the gasket was repaired the van started overheating…”
filed Nov 7, 2008
“Our 1997 pontiac transport has had 3 head gasket failures. The first was at 72000, second at 88,000 and is currently dead in front drive with water in the oil again. Had new heads put on at 72000. Vehicle overheats and does not show on gauges. You hear it bubbling when it's shut off. Also had to…”
filed Jul 22, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Trans Sport | 52 | 23% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 13 | 21% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 16 | 14% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 11 | 11% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 2 | 6% |
| 1990 Trans Sport | 7 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.