1991 Pontiac Trans Sport Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 31%of 36 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 153,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport, 31% of the 36 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 153,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“The recall to fix the cradle bolts which have rusted and broken on my 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport should have included vehicles registered in minnesota, because we have more salt used on our roads than some of the states included in the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10091076, filed 2004-09, 156,000 miles“The vehicle's engine cradle had cracked. The problem caused the engine to shake and not be supported while driving. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10048582, filed 2003-11, 150,000 miles“We own a 1991 Pontiac transport and have had nothing but annoying problems. Our most recent problem is the striker for the passenger and driver's doors. The striker for the passenger door became loose and we were able to stablize the striker with a hardening clay that will allow us to use the door periodically; and the striker for the driver's door fell inside the body of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10051274, filed 2003-12“The frame under the front of the vehicle rusted through and was ready to let go. We just happened to be having the brakes checked and they seen that the frame looked bad at the brake shop. We had the vehicle hauled to the dealership to have them look at it as the brake guy said that he would not drive it. When we got it to the dealership they looked at it and also said that it was bad. Both the guys at the dealership and the brake shop said that this should not have happened to a vehicle of this age and that it should be reported to GM. …”
NHTSA complaint #712919, filed 1999-10“Owner was driving at 40 MPH when the vehicle pulled to the left. Was able to avoid oncoming traffic and stop vehicle, upon inspection owner noticed the front right of structure hanging down upon further inspection it is apparent the bolt pulled out of frame structure causing steering loss and motor to hang down.”
NHTSA complaint #10500779, filed 2013-02Related recalls
- 97V058000Apr 8, 1997Vehicle description: passenger vehicles and mini vans originally sold or currently registered in the following states: connecticut, illinois, indiana, maine…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1988–1991, Pontiac Grand Prix 1988–1991 +5 more
- 92V012000Jan 28, 1992The glove compartment door will not remain closed during certain load forces associated with a vehicle crash. This does not comply with the requirements of…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1990–1991
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 10% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 37 | 16% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 15 | 13% |
| 1994 | 13 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 | 11 | 31% |
| 1990 | 15 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport
10 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 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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