1990 Pontiac Trans Sport Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 7%of 45 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport, 7% of the 45 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
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.
“Dt: the contact was slowing down to make a turn when the engine cradle malfunctioned due to rust. The engine and transmission nearly fell out of the vehicle. When this happened the steering linkage disconnected and the steering wheel kept turning around. The vehicle has not been repaired. He contacted GM, and they offered no free remedy to the problem. There was a recall on this problem previously. However, this vehicle was not included due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10141270, filed 2005-10, 80,000 miles“Received notice (#97v058000) & called dealer for appointment, informed by mechanic parts on back order. Dealer said manufacturer only sending 2 parts to each dealer. Does not know when consumer's vehicle will be fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #814429, filed 1997-07“While mechanic was test driving vehicle he stepped on the brakes and heard a big noise before the cradle bolt came apart and engine collapsed. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #832492, filed 1998-12Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport
15 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsEngine cooling
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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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