Paint is peeling on the top of van. Other transports I have seen have the same problem. Is there a recall on the paint? The paint on the rest of the vehicle is good with no apparent defects.
The worst 1994 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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- Transmission16
- Seat belts14
- Visibility14
- Body13
- Electrical13
- Engine11
- Locks7
- Brakes5
- Fuel system5
- Acceleration3
- Seats3
- Tires3
- Wheels3
- Lights2
- Steering2
- Airbags1
- Suspension1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport
Recalls 4
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: front: webbing
- What is wrong
- The second row, right hand shoulder belt can become "pinched" between the seat and the door frame pillar trim. The shoulder belt may not retract properly, which does not comply with the requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the 1994 vehicles have an optional integral (built in) childseat installed next to the power sliding side door. The 1993 involved vehicles have standard seats in that same position.
- Risk
- Improper shoulder belt retraction does not provide adequate protection to the seat occupant in the event of a sudden stop or collision.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the door frame pillar trim panel with a redesigned trim panel. Also, a caution label will be applied to the child seat advising the owner not to install the seat to the passenger side of a vehicle with a power sliding side door.
Recall number 94V100000 · Recall details
Seat belts: front: retractor
- What is wrong
- The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
- Risk
- Consequence of non-compliance: passengers seated in these positon maybe unable to extract and fasten their seat belts until the vehicle is moved to a more level surface. Unbelted occupants are more at risk of injury in the event of a collision than those using safety belts.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.
Recall number 94V015000 · Recall details
Seat belts: rear/other
- What is wrong
- The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of fmvss no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
- Risk
- In the event of an accident the safety belt would notrestrain the occupant, subjecting the occupant to increased risk of injuries.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.
Recall number 93V212000 · Recall details
See all 4 recalls for the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport
Defect investigations
Passenger side dash fires
There is no summary currently available
PE95062
Trnsaxl oil hose separates
There is no summary currently available
PE94070
Technical service bulletins for the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport 25
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Equipment: electrical: anti-theft devices
- Equipment
- 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...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Experiencing intermittent steering column snap or click noise when turning
- 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)
1994 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 | 17 | 21 | 18 |
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15 | 23 | 18 |
What 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the front driver's and passenger's side seat belts will not retract. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 93v212000, 94v10000 and 94v015000, regarding the second, third and fourth row seat belt. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however the recall does not include the front seat belts. The dealer and manufacturer have been alerted.
Front drivers seat belts on all year (93,94,95,96) chevy lumina,pontiac transport, oldsmobile silhouette. I have owned them all
I own a 1994 pontiac transport, the windshield wipers stop and resume at will, sometimes they are inactive for as long as hours. Twice this almost LED to an accident. I understand that in canada there has been a recall and a fix for this problem, how come not in the us? If the same component is being used there will be the same outcome!
The tire tread (on a tire with 50% usable tread remaining) separated causing approximately $1,500 damage to my vehicle. Bfnt responded to my claim by claiming the separation was due to low tire pressure. They have not provided evidence to back this assertion.
1994 pontiac transport electric sliding door does not stay shut. In the owner's manual an insert was put in with instructions to remove fuse for taillight and replace. This worked initially but no longer takes care of the problem.
Stalls when gets warm. Abs braking light comes on every now and then. I was rolling up window it has electric and window shattered in side door. I have put a new module in and a newrotor cap and the new coil. The old coil caught on fire when the van stalled on me. Now it has no spark. I had it in sadlers motors and they told me the module was bad. I put it in. It studders going down the road when it gets warm gas quit coming out of injectors then when I put module on injectors work now I was wondering if there was recalls on any of that stuff I baught the van used. Warranty doesn't cover any of this. They said the warranty was in with the price of the van but to find out they charged us for the warranty. Somtimes when we hit a bump it has a rattling noise from rear; it sounds like from front somtimes.
Transmission - when you start the van, and put into gear, it takes at least 10-20 seconds before it will engage into forward and reverse. Drivers side seatbelt- would not retract, had to replace, it cost $100.00 replaced 2 altinators, 1 starter and 4 batteries. Had to re-seal intake twice. Lifter tick, donut seal replaced. Vacumm leak repaired. Coolant leak, had to replace head gasket twice. Coolant is leaking again. Door handle, drivers side broke today.
The windshield wipers failed intermittently. The dealer was contacted and stated that the windshield wipers had to fail before they would look at them. *ak *cb
A cable and assembly that was used to hold the spare tire under the vehicle rusted through. This caused the spare tire to fall onto the ground while driving. *mr ph
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Questions about the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport
Is the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
Owners have filed 98 complaints about the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 32.7 times a typical Trans Sport model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Transmission and drivetrain, with 16 complaints. Next is seat belts (14).
How many recalls does the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport have?
4 recalls, covering power train and seat belts.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V015000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Trans Sport have bad transmission?
The Pontiac Trans Sport model years with the most transmission complaints are 1994 (16 complaints), 1998 (16 complaints) and 1995 (14 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport get?
Official estimates for the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport range from 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.1L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 17 city and 21 highway.
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