1997 Pontiac Trans Sport structure problems
37 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Sliding door on passenger side locked up trapping passenger inside. Door cannot be opened manually or electronically. A loud buzzing noise then a thud was heard prior. Can't open door any way now scary.”
filed Jul 15, 2021
“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.
Structure problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 Trans Sport | 21 | 9% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 15 | 13% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 13 | 13% |
| 1993 Trans Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 Trans Sport | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 11 | 31% |
| 1990 Trans Sport | 15 | 33% |
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.