Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac trans sport. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the ABS, air bag and check engine warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 119,317.
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport: engine stalls while driving
7 of the 227 complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 11 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 25 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning and would not restart. The vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the plastic head cracked and the engine needed to be replaced.
While driving 20 MPH consumer heard loud noise, and then the vehicle completely stalled. Vehicle was towed to consumer's home. A mechanic came to consumer's house to inspect the vehicle, and informed the consumer that the vehicle has a blown head gasket. This problem causes the cam shaft to seize. Dealer was not notified.
While driving 70 MPH consumer proceeded to accelerate. Vehicle lost power completely stalling out. Intake manifold gasket leaked and coolant mixed in with the engine oil. Consumer was aware of other complaints in conjunction with this engine.
While driving vehicle overheated. Check engine light flashed and then vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle but was unable to do so. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the water pump due to mixture of antifreeze and corrosion.
After driving over 200 miles and stopping vehicle constantly stalles. Vehicle will start back up, but continues to stall. Dealer can't solve problem.
Power steering belt loosens when wet causing loss of control and stalling. (qcaw)
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Engine oil or coolant leak
- Engine oil or coolant leak
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
- Some owners may comment on driveability symptons of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- Some owners may experience a driveability symptom of long or hard starts, chuggle, rough idle and light or...
- 98008(B) vluntary emission recall campaign
- This bulletin involves relocating the evaporative emission vent valve assembly to a protected area to...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
7 of 227 owner complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport (3%) 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 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
There are 0 recalls and 11 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
Headlights 27Door locks 12Overheating 12ABS 9Airbag light 9Steering lock-up 7No deployment 6Engine failure 5
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