1997 Pontiac Trans Sport: engine stalls while driving

5 of the 236 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport describe engine stalls while driving.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine stalls while driving by model year

1998
7
1997
5
1995
4
1994
6
1993
4
1990
1

What owners say

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Engine · 61,000 miles · IL

Vehicle intermittently stalled when making a right turn. Dealer was unable to duplicate the problem.

Filed Apr 25, 2003 · Engine · 54,902 miles · MD

My 1997 pontiac transport only has 54000 miles on it and the engine intake manifold has gone up on it. After looking into it I have found this is a common problem with gm cars and trucks with a 3.4l engine. There seems to be a faulty design to the gasket. I have taken care of this van doing all maintenance on schedule. Gm will do nothing to fix this problem even though they are well aware of this happening. They have even issued a service bulletin to dealers on how to diagnose the problem quickly (tsb#02-06-01-014). When the gasket goes there is a loss of power in the engine or stalling making it hard to steer and break.

Filed Mar 19, 2003 · Engine · OH

The vehicle experienced a coolant leak, which caused the vehicle to stall.

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Fuel system · HI

Consumer states his vehicle stalls while driving, problems is due to a faulty fuels injectors. Injectors clog every six months, also has problem watering leaking under the dashboard through the windshield, problem with the sliding door. Dealer and manufactures has been notified. Please provide further information mr. Kersh. Ts

Filed Mar 1, 1999 · Engine · OH

About every 3months vehicle would stall out for no reason. Have taken to dealer numerous times. Was cleanedout 3 different times. Engine gets the cleaning. Vehicle loses power. Also, the engine check light keeps coming on.

Service bulletins that may apply

Sep 1, 2013 Service bulletinExpanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Apr 1, 2008 Service bulletinEngine oil or coolant leak
Mar 1, 2003 Service bulletinEngine oil or coolant leak
Apr 1, 2002 Service bulletinSubject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
Apr 1, 2001 Service bulletinSome owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
Feb 1, 1999 Service bulletinSome owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
Jun 1, 1998 Service bulletinComments on a ticking type noise that begins shortly after cold engine start-up and gradually diminishes...
Mar 1, 1997 Service bulletinEngine coolant weeping from coolant recovery reservoir cap

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport stalling

Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport?

5 of 236 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport?

There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport

Headlights 32 Door locks 13 Wipers 13 Steering lock-up 10 Overheating 9 Power steering loss 9 Engine failure 8 Brake failure 7 Seat belt 6 ABS 5 Knocking 5 Loss of power 5 Tire blowout 5

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