I am ase certified in brakes steering and suspension. My 1992 pontiac transport has developed numerous problems. One ( brakes will fail to engage for no apparent reason with vibration in the pedal. Does not do this all the time only frequently. And two. It also will violently start shuttering at speeds of 40 to 60 MPH. I have replaced both ball joints, both tie rods(inner and outer), both wheel bearings, all 4 struts and mounts, both rotors, trans vacuum shift module, trans cooler lines, entire rear brake system, all lines (steel and rubber) radiator and both cv shafts. I am tire of putting money into this pit and it didn't even have 100,000 miles on it when it started and I have invested over $3,000.00 in repairs. This is ridiculous when this very same report has been made in numerous occasions and pontiac will not fix the problem that is a common occurrence and should be a recall of what ever is causing the problem.
The worst 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Seat belts25
- Brakes23
- Visibility7
- Body6
- Electrical6
- Seats6
- Transmission4
- Tires3
- Engine2
- Steering2
- Suspension2
- Wheels2
- Fuel system1
- Locks1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
Recalls 2
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
- Risk
- Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Recall number 96V015000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: the occupants of these seats will not be able to use the affected belt. In the event of a vehicle crash, unbelted occupants are at increased risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of the suspect safety belt will be available to consumers for the life of the vehicle.
Recall number 94V027000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Engine cradle separation
In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years of exposure in a severe corrosive environment.the recall covered approximately 680,000 vehicles registered in 14 rust belt states; including almost 70,000 my 1990-91 u vans.the recalled vehicles received new rear cradle bolts and retainers. Gm changed the material composition of the retainers in the my 1992 u vans to provide improved corrosion resistance.the my 1992 retainers are aluminized steel with a 2.5 mm protective coating of zinc/chromate organic.there have been only five (5) failures identified in the subject vehicles after more than 10 years of exposure.based on the low failure rate and the age of the vehicles, there is no evidence of a safety defect trend in the subject vehicles. This recall query is closed.
RQ03003
Front brake hose failure
There is no summary currently available
PE96002
Trnsaxl oil hose separates
There is no summary currently available
PE94070
Apv fuel line fires
There is no summary currently available
EA92035
Apv fires
Apv fires
DP92012
Apv fuel line fires
There is no summary currently available
PE92052
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 12
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- No tcc apply, malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on, tcc surge, possible P0740, P1870, or 39 after...
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Comment that the ABS light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
- Intermittent electrical conditions (tighten loose ground nut G105)
- Cold start rattle noise
- Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline
- Transmission fluid seeps around clamp at transmission oil cooler line
- Fuel tank thud/clunk
1992 Pontiac Trans Sport fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1L 6‑cyl | FWD | 16 | 21 | 18 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 22 | 17 |
What 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The wiring harness that feeds the windshield wipers, HVAC blower motor and other things is melting & shorting out. I find when I look in salvage yards for this item, all the ones that would fit this vehicle are melted in the same way. Therefore, this must be a manufacturers defect and should be replaced.
I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since july of 2000. The failure mode is the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. Each replacement retractor costs $130. Replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design.
While driving at approximately 40 MPH steering broke. The steering wheel would move freely but would not control the movement or direction of the vehicle.
While pulling out of the driveway steering unit failed, causing the consumer to lose steering power, and vehicle fell into a ditch. Two major bolts holding the front end of the chassis broke loose, causing the steering to collapse. Vehicle was totaled. Manufacturer and the dealer were notified.
Windshield wipers work intermittently. Windshield wipers work mostly when weather is warm, per consumer.
While driving, the studs on the right front tire broke, causing the tire and rim to come off.(ohio traffic crash report)
Engine mount bolts rusted, and broke causing loss of steering while driving.*ak
Same symptoms & cause as 98v150001. Intermittent, random failures extremely dangerous - almost caused an accident. Solder joints at connector cracked. Retention tabs on connector are smooth taper & do not clip to the pcb. Leads are inserted strait - should be crimped over. No mechanical support provided against up & down forces on solder joints. 1994 chevrolet lumina apv also showing symptoms. Wiper circuit board: asm 22101626 pcb 22122142 rev.a mfg=delco products.
While driving on interstate, the left front tire blew out, causing damage to the undercarriage of vehicle.*jb(ohio traffic crash report #10-91-392) no tire info given.
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Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
Is the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 76 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, 25.3 times a typical Trans Sport model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Seat belts, with 25 complaints. Next is brakes (23).
How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport have?
2 recalls, covering power train and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport seat belts?
Yes, 1 recall: 94V027000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Trans Sport have the most seat belts problems?
The Pontiac Trans Sport model years with the most seat belts complaints are 1993 (26 complaints), 1992 (25 complaints) and 1994 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport range from 17 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 16 city and 21 highway.
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