1997 Pontiac Trans Sport locks problems

17 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 90,000.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 7%
typical mileage: 90,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 3

Which part fails

Doors: latch
14
Hood: latch
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Pontiac Trans Sport locks problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport locks

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Door locks 13

Related recalls

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported December 22, 2004 · 717,302 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.
Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door handle to open the door. The driver can open and close the door from switches at the driver's position or by using the remote key fob. The driver should tell passengers to use the switch located in front of the door to open or close it. The driver should use the override switch to prevent operation of the power door by children or by others who are not familiar with its use. The owner notification letter mailing will be conducted in phases with the first phase beginning on may 31, 2005. The second phase mailing began on july 18, 2005. The recall began on may 31, 2005. Phase 2 began on july 18, 2005. Phase 3 (final phase) began on august 24, 2005, to all remaining customers. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑630‑2438; pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668; or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537.

Recall number 04V597000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported August 21, 2001 · 248,737 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v‑067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors assembled in january through april 2001. These vehicles have inadequate front welds. If a front weld fails, the actuator can jam in the unlatched position and, when the sliding door closes, it will not be latched.
Risk: If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if required, install a new power sliding door unlatch actuator assembly. Owner notification began on october 22, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 01V264000 · Recall details

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported March 8, 2001 · 477,011 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.
Risk: An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.
Remedy: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v‑264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.

Recall number 01V067000 · Recall details

What 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Locks, Transmission · 90,000 miles · MN

I have owned both a '92 and a '97 transport and both had the same problems. The power window controls pop loose of the driver's door and the windows fail to operate. The rear door lock fails. The blinker and cruise control lever snapped off the steering column so the blinker doesn't work. The window wiper control module failed. The transaxle hoses sprung a leak at the metal connections causing the transaxle to loose fluid and the vehicle to be stranded.

Filed Mar 17, 2007 · Body, Locks · 144,000 miles · SC

My 97 pontiac transports has a safety issue. The passenger sliding door is inoperable. The door will not open and apperas to not be closed all the way. The door is turned off via the switch and the lock will not release via the unlock switch or the manual lock mechanism on the door. In the even of an accident this door could not be used as an exit. I also have concerns of the door possible coming open while the vehicle is in motion.

Filed Feb 11, 2005 · Locks · 43,200 miles · MD

I took our 1997 pontiac transport montana minivan into covington buick pontiac for work on 8/15/02 and they replaced the actuator (part number 10324035) for the passenger power sliding door under the recall notices for that problem. In june of 2004, the door opened up when we pulled away from a stop light while my daughter was sitting next to it. The doors were all supposedly locked at the time (which the vehicle automatically does when you put it in gear) and there were no warning lights on. I took it in for service at covington pontiac on june 17, 2004 and they were unable to replicate the problem and just cleaned the contacts. The door opened up again on my daughter a couple of weeks ago (jan. 2005) while my wife was driving down the road. We are now using the manual override button but this is an extreme hazard. I'm going to take it back to the dealer but I want this on record. If they did replace the actuator, then there is something still inherently flawed in the replacement part design for this to be occurring now after two other recall notices about it in 2001.

Filed Dec 17, 2004 · Locks · 81,640 miles · MO

While driving at any speed, the sliding door would open without warning. The consumer had to manually close the door. Please provide more information.

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Locks · KS

Rear passenger power sliding door will not close properly due to a faulty latch. Dealer will replace the latch only at consumer's expense. *ak consumer has to physically lean on the door to close.

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Locks · 67,000 miles · PA

The rear power lock door did not lock. The dealer was notified. *ak *scc

Filed Jul 11, 2003 · Locks · 92,286 miles · FL

While driving 45 MPH, the hood flew open and cracked the windshield. *nlm both hood locks failed. *scc

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Locks · TN

Consumer states the sliding door is not working properly with the automatic switch. Dealer about year ago fixed the sliding door, and still problem recurring. This vehicle is not any longer on warranty.

Filed Apr 24, 2003 · Locks · MO

The vehicle sliding door failed to unlock. Door was repaired, but failed two months later.

Filed Apr 23, 2002 · Locks · IN

Recall 01v067000 on power sliding door was done in april 2001, vehicle has since been taken back to dealer 3 times for the door opening right after closing it. Dealer cannot remedy the problem.*ak

Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport locks

Does the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport have locks problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the locks of the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport, 7% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport locks problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 90,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport locks?

Yes, 3 recalls: 04V597000, 01V264000, 01V067000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Pontiac Trans Sport have the most locks problems?

The Pontiac Trans Sport model years with the most locks complaints are 1997 (17 complaints) and 1998 (15 complaints).