1998 Pontiac Trans Sport airbags problems

Filed May 29, 2013 · Airbags · 117,000 miles · OH · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac trans sport. The contact stated that when accelerating from a complete stop, the front passenger's side air bag deployed inadvertently and without any impact to the vehicle. The driver sustained minor bruises and swelling to the right arm. The vehicle was in the process of being towed to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 117,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2012 · Airbags, Brakes · 235,000 miles · MO

Abs-anti locking brakes are faulty and light comes on for no reason. Also the airbag light comes on intermittently.

Filed Mar 27, 2007 · Airbags · 183,000 miles · IL · crash · 1 injury

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving the 1998 pontiac transport with 183,000 failure mileage)at 55 MPH the driver's side front tire blew out without any warning. The contact lost control of the vehicle, and the vehicle hit a culvert on the left passenger side. Upon impact, the airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was taken to a local service center, but had not yet been repaired.

Filed Jan 15, 2005 · Airbags · 70,210 miles · PA

(1) we purchased a used 1998 pontiac trans sport and discovered the next day that the air bag light stayed on all the time. (2) we are concerned as to why this light flashes when we turn the ignition on while the diagnostic test proceeds and all other lights go out. The air bag light continues to flash which must indicate something. The air bag light flashes until we start the van and then just stays on but does not flash till the ignition is turned off. We are most concerned what this light means to the safety of driving and the air bags deploying correctly. Kenny ross performs an advertised 130 point safety check which they show the customer that indicates what was found and the repairs they performed. We would assume that air bag problems would be pointed out if the dealer checked for the safety of the autos that they sell. This dealership has a very good reputation and is why we felt safe dealing with them. (3) the van was purchased "as is" and the salesman dennis miller has yet to respond to our emails concerning this problem.

Filed Nov 16, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · 5,262 miles · IN

Where do I start? Same complaints as all other pontiac minivan owners. Since original purchase in 1998, headlight assembly faulty, ABS warning light malfunction, air bag warning light malfunction, and malfunctioning (still) passenger automatic sliding door. Recently had head gasket replaced due to antifreeze leak, as well as front left wheel hub. This is the worst (and most costly) vehicle I have owned with respect to maintenance.

Filed Jul 10, 2004 · Airbags · IN

I have a 1998 pontiac trans sport, the air bag light comes on all the time. This really scares me, can you help?

Filed Jan 27, 2004 · Airbags · NY · crash · 4 injuries

The vehicle crossed over the center line striking another vehicle at 50 MPH and none of the air bags deployed. *mr *sc

Filed Nov 24, 2003 · Airbags · 126,684 miles · TX

Air bag light comes on. I'm afraid the air bags won't deploy in case of an accident. I was reading other complains of other owner of the same make and model as my truck.

Filed Sep 16, 2003 · Airbags, Seat belts · NC

Consumer stated seat belts behind passenger and middle back seats locked up. They did not work. Also, air bag light kept coming on. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic to have it looked at, but air bag light still came on.

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Airbags · MI · crash · fire

While driving at 57mph and involved in an accident air bags did not deploy.