1992 Pontiac Trans Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, 5% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 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.
“I am ase certified in brakes steering and suspension. My 1992 Pontiac transport has developed numerous problems. One ( brakes will fail to engage for no apparent reason with vibration in the pedal. Does not do this all the time only frequently. And two. It also will violently start shuttering at speeds of 40 to 60 MPH. I have replaced both ball joints, both tie rods(inner and outer), both wheel bearings, all 4 struts and mounts, both rotors, trans vacuum shift module, trans cooler lines, entire rear brake system, all lines (steel and rubber) radiator and both cv shafts. …”
NHTSA complaint #10221360, filed 2008-03, 120,000 miles“There are electrical problems with the transmission. Transmission will start bucking when traveling between 40 to 60 MPH. Please provide any additional information/attachments.”
NHTSA complaint #885324, filed 2001-04“Vehicle is on its fourth transmission. Each time transmission work is done on the vehicle the driving conditions worsen. Vehicle will be taken to dealership for service.”
NHTSA complaint #827143, filed 1998-08Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1992–1995, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995 +5 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport
25 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSeats
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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