1998 Pontiac Trans Sport exterior lighting problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Problem: last fall I noticed that the cruise control would turn off when I used the turn signal? Slowly I lost the 'trip computer' then the turn signals would flash quickly when the brakes were applied. I assumed that there was a bad bulb somewhere with the brakes and turn signals. I would also…”
filed Jun 2, 2008
“Dt*: the consumer stated the exterior plastic housing on the front headlights turned yellow. The years of direct sunlight tarnished the clearness of the cover. The manufacturer was contacted and recommended the contact purchase new housings for the headlights. *jb *ak”
filed Jan 18, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Trans Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Trans Sport | 36 | 15% |
| 1996 Trans Sport | 1 | 2% |
| 1995 Trans Sport | 2 | 2% |
| 1994 Trans Sport | 2 | 2% |
| 1991 Trans Sport | 1 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.