1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 14%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 14% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 3 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.
“Both door handles have broken, know of others with same style of handle mechanism that have failed same way, looks like defect of design, no recalls or TSB's found, broke within three weeks of one another; seatbelts are slow to retract if at all, resulted in slack getting caught in door jam, so consequently when pulled it broke and now will no longer retract; it is very frustrating and we paid good money for a good vehicle so we didn't expect this stuff to be happening.”
NHTSA complaint #705907, filed 1999-04“The contact stated the front driver's and passenger's side seat belts will not retract. There is a NHTSA recall, # 93v212000, 94v10000 and 94v015000, regarding the second, third and fourth row seat belt. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however the recall does not include the front seat belts. The dealer and manufacturer have been alerted.”
NHTSA complaint #10153860, filed 2006-03, 65,000 miles“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“Transmission - when you start the van, and put into gear, it takes at least 10-20 seconds before it will engage into forward and reverse. Drivers side seatbelt- would not retract, had to replace, it cost $100.00 replaced 2 altinators, 1 starter and 4 batteries. Had to re-seal intake twice. Lifter tick, donut seal replaced. Vacumm leak repaired. Coolant leak, had to replace head gasket twice. Coolant is leaking again. Door handle, drivers side broke today.”
NHTSA complaint #10069890, filed 2004-01“(5) out of (7) shoulder belts are backwards. You have to twist belt to buckle corectly. Driver side seat belt was replaced and works fine, consumer took vehicle to another dealer to examine the other four twisting belts, this dealer found the seat belts were thread through backwards and repaired them.”
NHTSA complaint #986845, filed 1996-07Related 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
- 94V015000Jan 21, 1994The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1994, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1994, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1994
- 93V212000Dec 13, 1993The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1994, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1994, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1994
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 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsElectrical system
13 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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