1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 18%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the seat belts of the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport, 18% of the 45 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Seatbelts in front seats have gone loose. This is a safety issue that ntsa should be concerned with. Seatbelts are mandatory in many states including mine. Pontiac refuses to repair as a recall even though it is a hazard and not a wear and tear issue. Seatbelts should not break, especially the 2 front seatbelts.”
NHTSA complaint #738671, filed 2001-01“The plastic cover holding the retracting spring has become deformed on more than one seat belt retractor. Allowing the spring to disconnect and the belt to pull free. More then one belt retractor shows signs of deforming and possible failure. I believe all six seat belt restraints shouldbe replaced as a safty equipment defect.”
NHTSA complaint #705405, filed 1999-04“Investigation number is ea97019. The consumer is experiencing problems with the seat belt recliner. The consumer has to use a stick to hold the seat up. The manufacturer is unaware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #829165, filed 1998-10Related recalls
- 91V046000Mar 15, 1991A right hand seat/shoulder belt retractor may have been installed in the second row left hand seat position (directly behind driver).Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1990, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1990, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 20% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 9% |
| 1994 | 14 | 14% |
| 1993 | 26 | 43% |
| 1992 | 25 | 33% |
| 1991 | 10 | 28% |
| 1990 | 8 | 18% |
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport
15 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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