Have been experiencing problems when I start my van. All the idiot lights come on the dash, it has happened twice since I have had this vehicle. The speedometer and tach gauges don't work when this happens. The first time it happened the sliding door would not work when you pushed the button on the door or the one on the front window panel. I have had intermittent problems with the sliding door, I would try to close it and it would open again., since I have owned this vehicle which I bought in 1999. I have had both front door handles on the inside of the door snap on me. I feel that there might be a problem with the ignition switch because the first problem I was talking about doesn't happen all the time and it's when I have gotten in and started the vehicle. I thought it was repaired but it happened again the next day they did find a grounded out wire.
1995 Pontiac Trans Sport: doors won't lock, open or latch
11 of the 113 complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- recalls
- 0
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Front door handles breaking and falling apart inside the door. This has happened on four separate occasions, currently my passenger door can't be opened from the outside because the lingage collapsed inside the door. Making the pieces from cast wasn't a smart idea. It is extremely difficult to access the parts inside the door to self repair this problem. The cost of a repair runs over $100. Along with the two front doors, my rear hatch handle broke off in my hand a few months ago. It is also made of cast, cost of repair is unknown at this time.
Outside handles on driver's side and passenger's side doors are inoperable. Owner has to enter vehicle through sliding door. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer feels that since the door handles broke within two weeks of each other, that the parts are defective.
Driver side and passenger's side outside door handles broke, and have been replaced twice. This has caused consumer to enter vehicle through the rear passenger's cargo door. Dealer has been contacted.
Door handle broke inside the door assembly. I know of several friends that have experienced the same problem with this same type and year vehicle. Somewhere both handles have broken. When I contacted several gmc dealerships and spoke to their service managers, all stated in one form or another that this is a common problem as the metal used in the manufacturing of the broken part is the cause. The repair ranges from $100-150. I further have read e-mails and articles in the newspaper and web sites(www.cars.com) of many others having this same problem. This vehicle is primarily driven by my wife. Gmc should make a recall of this clearly obvious, manufacturer defect immediately. I am worried that the handle will possibly break not allowing her to get into her vehicle in an emergency situation. In 1995 we paid over $20,000 for this van as it was a top of the line van. It is simply rediculous that a door handle part does not last but 50,000 miles. Furthermore, since I am finding countless others that have and are having the very same failures of all gm makes and models of minivans of this period.
Right front door latch failed.yh
The consumer said when he is trying to close the vehicle sliding door, the door latch does not work. The consumer had taken vehicle to dealer for repairs eight times, and manufacturer had been contacted.
Middle rear lap belt locks up and could not be used. Dealer replaced the lap belt after taking the vehicle in five times. Also the door handles have broken and fallen off the driver's and passenger's doors. Occupants can exit the vehicle but not enter. Please add any other details.
Electric sliding door and door locks failed.
Side door will not latch, it pops open when nearing shut. Please give more detail. Tt
The electric power sliding door locked by itself, couldn't open the door .
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Questions about the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport?
11 of 113 owner complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport (10%) mention doors won't lock, open or latch. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
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