1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 43%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the seat belts of the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport, 43% of the 61 complaints for this model year. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Nhtsa# 94 v 027 000/seat belt lap rear: consumer states that the dealer, long Pontiac in chattanooga, tn. Phone# 423/756-4501 refused to honor the recall notice. Dealer states that the vehicle VIN# was not covered. *mrthe seat belt locked up and it will not retract. Dealer still will not honor the recall.”
NHTSA complaint #8020174, filed 2002-10“Driver shoulder belt failed to retract. Inspection revealed that the locking mechanism in the retractor assemble failed, the seat/should belt would not restrain the driver in case of an accident, replacement part is different from the original part, part is available for inspection”
NHTSA complaint #554585, filed 2000-09“Front passenger's side seat belt and second row passenger's side seat belt would not retract. Van was taken to the dealership. Repairs were made at owner's expense. Entire seat belt mechanism had to bel replaced for both belts. This vehicle had two previous seat belt recalls.”
NHTSA complaint #869883, filed 2000-09“Seat belts:every seat belt in this vehicle has become non-functioning between 7/01/97 and present. Seat belt retractors not working, and the locking mechanism at sudden stops does not function, making each seatbelt in this vehicle useless and endangering passengers. Dealership has been contacted several times, and denies they have any responsibility for repairs. Manufacturer claims there are no open recalls on this vehicle, although they cannot verify if the recalls listed have in fact ever been completed. …”
NHTSA complaint #767240, filed 2002-09“Driver's side shoulder belt does not retract into the retracting mechanism which has caused the seat belt to become inoperable. Please give any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #837272, filed 1999-04Related recalls
- 94V100000May 24, 1994The second row, right hand shoulder belt can become "pinched" between the seat and the door frame pillar trim. The shoulder belt may not retract properly…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1993–1994, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1993–1994, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1993–1994
- 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 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport
7 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology