Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to unlock the right sliding door with the manual control or the keyless entry the door would not unlock. The dealer was alerted.
1998 Pontiac Trans Sport: doors won't lock, open or latch
12 of the 227 complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport describe doors won't lock, open or latch.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
Doors won't lock, open or latch by model year
What owners say
Consumer complaint concerning pontiac montana power sliding door interior handle. *ts ***nar*** the vehicle was taken to the dealer who indicated that the door was operating as designed. The automatic door began to open and the consumer's elderly mother grabbed the door handle. The door continued to open and placed an enormous amount of pressure on her arm. Luckily her arm was only bruised/sore and not broken. The consumer is requesting that the doors mechanism be replaced with one that automatically reopens if obstructed. *nm updated 12/07/06.
Power sliding door opened while driving. 5-year-old child was in the seat next to the door. This problem had two recalls in 2001. This vehicle's history shows it also had warranty work on this door in 1998. Gm refused to pay for any of the cost of the repair, done on 6/12/06, apparently because it just crossed over 100,000 miles. The dealer replaced the actuator, latch, and handle, at a total charge of $284.20.
I brought my 1998 pontiac transport minivan in for recall repair arriving at 7:30 am. My vehicle was returned to me around 9 am and I was told that the work was completed. I pressed the automatic door and it didn't release, so I let someone know. My vehicle was swoshed away and I stood there not really knowing what the person said quickly before jumping in and taking off. I simply stepped back out of his way. Finally, I went back in the waiting room and about an hour later he came in. He told me that I needed to bring it back during a week day where he would have more time to see what's going on with the door handle/lock. He also informed me that it would cost me $95.00. I don't know what to do at this point except call the phone number on the recall letter. I truly feel that there should not be a charge, because the recall letter clearly states to replace the exisiting handle, lock, etc. So the door can open and close as it should. I asked twice if he needed to see the letter and he said no both times.
The doors have an annoying clicking that comes from the automatic door locks. It seems that the system senses the doors to be unlocked and clicks to lock even though the doors are already locked! I am afraid that one day the doors will unlock instead while driving. Also my transmission failed last summer and I was told that the transmission cooler lines were inoperable! Causing the transmission oil to burn and it cost me $3000.00 to replace.
Rear doors will not unlock, and horn will not work when vehicle was off, causing a passenger to be locked inside of vehicle, and was unable to notify bystanders. Dealer notified.
Automatic sliding door will not latch properly. A recall has been issued on vehicle make and model. The dealer has been notified. *ak
Sliding door will not unlock manually or electronically. The dealer is inspecting. Please add more information. The door started acting up after the federal safety agency recall 01v067000/ manufacturer's recall 01013 repairs were performed.
Even though the recall repair,(01v067), was done on the sliding door locking mechanism, the consumer still thinks it is unsafe.
The consumer received a recall notice (01v067000) on the sliding door locking mechanism. The dealer fixed the problem but the consumer was not satisfied and does not feel safe.
Theres an electrical problem with the driver's side door, door locks automatically. Consumer feels that there may be a short within the side door that can start an electrical fire.
Door will not close/ lock or hinge on passenger's side door.
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: 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 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport door locks
Is doors won't lock, open or latch a common problem on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
12 of 227 owner complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport (5%) 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 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport?
There are 2 recalls and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
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