1992 Pontiac Trans Sport Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 33%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, 33% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since july of 2000. The failure mode is the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. Each replacement retractor costs $130. Replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design.”
NHTSA complaint #10069296, filed 2004-01, 80,000 miles“Vehicle was repaired under a recall on the rear lap restraint system. Two years after repairs were made. The rear lap belts will not lock when brakes are applied. The dealer has been notified. (94v-027).”
NHTSA complaint #819935, filed 1998-01“Seat belts: seat belts in the second and third row of vehicle will not retract. There was a recall on seat belts but his vehicle was not in the reacll , but driver is having the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #812940, filed 1997-06“Front seat belts do not retract on the driver's side and passenger's side. Owner is concerned for his safety. Has not taken vehicle to dealers yet to have it repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #810223, filed 1997-04Related recalls
- 94V027000Jan 4, 1994Vehicle fails to conform to fmvss no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1993, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1993, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1993
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 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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