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1994 Pontiac Trans Sport transmission problems

16 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
16
of this car's complaints
16%
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    6
  • Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
    3
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Axle assembly: axle shaft: seal
    1
  • Axle assembly
    1
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    1
  • Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Pontiac Trans Sport transmission problems in other years

199019911992199319941995199619971998

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and linesReported January 23, 1996 · 585,182 vehicles affected
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

Related investigations

Trnsaxl oil hose separatesOpened September 15, 1994, closed January 18, 1995

There is no summary currently available

PE94070

What 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · MI

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · CA

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.

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Transmission · MO

While driving at 55 MPH in 20 degree weather, a transmission line to the cooler failed. Lots of oil on the road and lots of smoke. We pulled over and stopped avoiding a fire. Car was towed to be fixed.broke.

Filed Jan 1, 2001 · Body, Engine · CA

All these problems occured with less than 4 years of use on this van. We have regular service records for it as well. It was a very well taken care of van. We just had to replace the whole transmission with 90,000 miles! We'd like to be re-imbursed if possible by pontiac.we'vecalled pontiac but have received no help as of yet. We'd like to get some help,we have all the receipts of all the exausting work done to this van. Its no wonder they took it out of production 3 years later

Filed Apr 11, 2000 · Transmission · OH · crash · 1 injury

Consumer's 3-year old son was able to put transmission gear into drive without touching pedal, vehicle moved, hitting consumer, and pinning her against the garage.

Filed Jan 6, 2000 · Body, Electrical · MI

Transmission system doesn't work, dealer said the module has failed but they see as gm problem. The controls between the steering wheel and the dash are shorting out changing everything when you drive. Seat belts have been replaced. The driver and passenger door handles have both been replaced as they broke right off. Just spent $560.00 to dealer and all I got was the seat belt fixed.

Filed Mar 9, 1999 · Transmission · CA

Transmission seals failed.

Filed Jan 14, 1997 · Transmission · TX

Transmission slips during acceleration.

Filed Sep 6, 1996 · Transmission · TX · fire

Transmission downshifted suddenly, causing fire.

Filed May 1, 1996 · Transmission · IL · fire

While driving, vehicl suddenly lurched, then noticed burning trans. Fluid smell and smoke coming from grill, opened hood found engine engulfed in flames.

Questions about the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport transmission

Does the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the transmission of the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 16% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

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).

Other 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport problems

Seat belts 14Visibility 14Body 13Electrical 13Engine 11Locks 7Brakes 5Fuel system 5Acceleration 3Seats 3Tires 3Wheels 3Lights 2Steering 2Airbags 1Suspension 1

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