1997 Pontiac Trans Sport latches/locks/linkages problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have owned both a '92 and a '97 transport and both had the same problems. The power window controls pop loose of the driver's door and the windows fail to operate. The rear door lock fails. The blinker and cruise control lever snapped off the steering column so the blinker doesn't work. The…”
filed Aug 18, 2008
“My 97 pontiac transports has a safety issue. The passenger sliding door is inoperable. The door will not open and apperas to not be closed all the way. The door is turned off via the switch and the lock will not release via the unlock switch or the manual lock mechanism on the door. In the even of…”
filed Mar 17, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH SECOND-ROW BUCKET SEATS OR CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS AND A POWER…Campaign 04V597000 · Dec 22, 2004
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1997-2001 CHEVROLET VENTURE, PONTIAC MONTANA/TRANSPORT, AND…Campaign 01V264000 · Aug 21, 2001
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MINIVANS EQUIPPED WITH PASSENGER SIDE POWER SLIDING DOORSCampaign 01V067000 · Mar 8, 2001
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Trans Sport | 15 | 7% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 6 | 5% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 7 | 7% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 1 | 1% |
| 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.