1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 13%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the electrical system of the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 13% of the 98 complaints for this model year. 4 a fire, according to the filers.
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 was driving the vehicle on the highway, when without warning, it stalled. I pulled to the side, and attempted to restart the vehicle. It continued to start, by when I put it in gear it would stall again. After several times, we saw smoke, then immediately fire. The entire underside of the vehicle was burned by time the fire dept. Arrived. The highway patrol called aaa who towed it to my usual garage. After inspection, they determined it was too much damage to warrant fixing. I contacted the Pontiac cust. Assist. Center and was given a reference # after filing a report. Have heard nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #744198, filed 2001-04“Went to have AC charged, found that it is an electrical problem, windshield wipers (front/back) work sporadiically, consumer has to get out of vehicle to push wipers down when stuck. Went in for transmission work found that it was a wiring issue, van jolts when using cruise control and when going up large hills.”
NHTSA complaint #747010, filed 2001-06“Transmission system doesn't work, dealer said the module has failed but they see as GM problem. The controls between the steering wheel and the dash are shorting out changing everything when you drive. Seat belts have been replaced. The driver and passenger door handles have both been replaced as they broke right off. Just spent $560.00 to dealer and all I got was the seat belt fixed.”
NHTSA complaint #717002, filed 2000-01“A fire started underneath at the right passenger's side dash. Harness to the fuses rubbed up against the plastic brace which is located underneath fuse panel and glove box, resulting in burning and melting of the wires. Owner wants to be reimbursed for cost of repair.”
NHTSA complaint #836255, filed 1999-03“While driving the vehicle at any speed the accelerator cable snapped, causing the gas pedal to go straight to the floor. Vehicle is not receiving any gas at all. Also, the computer chip shut the vehicle down. Contact the dealer, and they don't know the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #828761, filed 1998-10Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 10% |
| 1998 | 14 | 6% |
| 1997 | 7 | 3% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 11 | 10% |
| 1994 | 13 | 13% |
| 1993 | 6 | 10% |
| 1992 | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport
16 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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