1997 Pontiac Trans Sport fuel system, gasoline problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The fuel guage gives false reading, the needle will position way pass the "full". After putting in fuel, it will move to the "full" mark or show just any amount without the tank being full. It is avery hard act to follow especially in these times when I cannot afford to top off the tank. In other…”
filed Jan 11, 2012
“Consumer complained about having all kinds of problems with vehicle. Firstly, transmission malfunctioned, and it was repaired. Secondly, power steering fluid was leaking, and consumer kept replacing it. Thirdly, there was a gasoline leak, which was repaired.*ak”
filed Aug 2, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Trans Sport | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 5 | 4% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 Trans Sport | 1 | 2% |
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.