IllustrationFLASHER HAZARD WARNING LIGHTS ARE VERY DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE AND SHUT OFF (STICKING) DUE TO DESIGN.
1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations
More warning signs than most Trans Sport years
Owner complaints for the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport are substantially higher than the model-year median of 36.
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Owner complaints by model year
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What owners reported most
All reported categories
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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 17 of 113 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
- Visibility. Review the 17 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 16 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
- Structure. Review the 15 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
7 crash reports3 fire reports6 injury reports
What owners actually said
113 reportsTHE ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYED ON. OWNER'S MANUAL INSTRUCTIONS PERFORMED, STOPPED VEHICLE. TRIED BRAKES, *AK
WHILE DRIVING THE VAN ABOUT 60 MPH, ON INTERSTATE 64, DRIVER PASSED OUT, THE VAN WENT OFF THE ROAD,HITTING A GUARDRAIL(SHEARING OFF AT LEAST 4 GUARD RAIL POST), AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYEMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. THE VAN WAS TOTALLED. *AK
WHEN TRAVELING 35 MPH AND UPON DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MAKE A NORMAL STOP, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOORBOARD, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE, RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER HAS YET TO CONTACT THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE AT 35 MPH TIRES LOST DUE TO A RUBBER PROBLEM. ALSO CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. OWNER VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK
FRONT WHEEL NUTS/STUDS ARE NOT LONG ENOUGH RESULTING IN STRIPPING OF THREADS
POWER SLIDING DOOR AND CENTER SEAT BELT MALFUNCTION. THERE IS ALSO A THUMPING SOUND IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AFTER BRAKE HAS BEEN APPLIED.
THE CONSUMER SAID WHEN HE IS TRYING TO CLOSE THE VEHICLE SLIDING DOOR, THE DOOR LATCH DOES NOT WORK. THE CONSUMER HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS EIGHT TIMES, AND MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
TRACTION CONTROL FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO HYDROPLANE.
CRASH, UNSPECIFIED.
Official recalls
396V015000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
Jan 23, 1996
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
95V214000 · Vehicle Speed Control
Nov 3, 1995
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.
95V048000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Mar 20, 1995
IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
0No exact-year investigations in this snapshot.