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.
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport: doors won't lock, open or latch
13 of the 236 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
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.
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.
The windows in the back will not go out. They are powered and the drivers side door window will not go up. The windows are also powered. The clock in the van quit working about a year ago. The ABS light at the lower panel control does not work. The gas hand is starting to show a full tank of gas when there is not. The doors sometimes will lock and the keys are in the ignition. Sometimes the sliding door will not open, when you try to open it.
Repair power sliding door because it would not work, replace pso module, door failed again. Changed all the parts in the door at no cost. Door opened while the van in motion, will not close all the way, may close but alarm sounds, failed to operate at all.
Sliding door would not close automatically. Door would not latch. Buzzer would sound and door would come open, even while driving. Vehicle was taken in twice under recalls. Once under recall 01 v 224 000 for sliding door and second time under recall 01 v 067 000. Neither recall corrected the problem. *ak. Consumer also stated the left turn signal was inoperative, the dealer replaced the turn signal bulb, also there was a rattle noise when vehicle was in idle, dealer replaced the belt tensioner.
Prior to recall repair 01v‑067 for the sliding door actuator the vehicle never exhibited any symptoms of the recall, after the recall repair the door would not open at times, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a module was replaced at the consumer's expense, the day after repair the door failed to operate again, the vehicle was returned on several occasion because the door would not open or would open while the vheilce was in motion. Nlm
Sliding door opened while driving down the street, took vehicle to dealer, and could not duplicate problem. Three weeks later on april 11th, same thing happened again. Dealer still couldn't find problem. On april 26, dealer fixed door, and currently it was like car had a mind of its own, consumer tried to start car, and it would start 3 minutes later. April 26 through may 4 they had the car. Dealer said to take car back to gmc.
Passenger's sliding door was working when she took it in for manufacturer's recall. 00000115967 repairs. When she drove vehicle home passenger's door would not open. Consumer had a talk with dealership mechanic, and he told her that electrical motor was not running.
1 week prior to incident sliding door would not open electronically, therefore owner used manual door on left side. On the way home up a hill, the right door suddenly opened very fast, catching and crushing child passenger's foot.
Automatic door locks lock and unlock while vehicle is motion. The dealer has attempted to repair the locks several times with no success. Manufacturer has been notified.
Automatic door locks lock and unlock while the vehicle is motion. The dealer has attempted to repair the locks several times with no success. Manufacturer has been notified.
Related recalls
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
- 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: latch
- 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: latch
- 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
Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport?
13 of 236 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport (6%) 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 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport?
There are 3 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
Headlights 32Wipers 13Steering lock-up 10Overheating 9Power steering loss 9Engine failure 8Brake failure 7Seat belt 6ABS 5Knocking 5Loss of power 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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