1995 Pontiac Trans Sport Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 12%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport, 12% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“The vehicle intermittently shuddered and occasionally acted like it was in neutral. After a diagnostic test was run at the cronic Pontiac service dept(pressure test), I was advised the transmission was bad and needed replacement(est $2800). I purchased a used replacement transmission from a local used parts business and had it installed by my mechanic(bulldog tire). Once road-tested the same symptoms existed with the replacement transmission as the original. …”
NHTSA complaint #765325, filed 2002-08“This vehicle is having multiple problems, GM never lets me know of any recalls. I understand that today they have recalled them again for a problem in the steering but I cannot find any information. Very upset that I have to pay to get this thing fixed! Really need a new car now. The gas gauge or tank is empty when the gauge shows 1/2 tank. Side door we unplugged because it would not close and the light still shows on my dash as open. Many times it simply would not open. In a crash we would not be able to open any doors if the vehicle was running. The transmission is leaking badly. …”
NHTSA complaint #10069629, filed 2004-01“Consumer had been driving at 60 MPH with cruise control on and on wet pavement, on exit ramp slowing down without prior warning, it felt like vehicle was pulling a piece of metal. Transmission burned up. Dealer stated that consumer needed a new transmission, not one that is rebuilt.”
NHTSA complaint #834651, filed 1999-02“Upon starting the van, the pin in the gear shift lever fell out, causing the lever to fall in driver's hand. Driver was able to drive van home safely. Dealer has not notified about the problem. Problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #842063, filed 1999-07“When driving at high speeds vehicle will downshift on its own, and will not click back into the overdrive gear. Vehicle shuts completly down when this happens. Dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #863765, filed 2000-06Related 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 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport
17 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsSeats
13 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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