1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 10%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 95,028miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the brakes of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport, 10% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 95,028 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“The vehicle continued to experience problems with the steering after the recall was performed on the rack and pinion, however prior to the recall the outer tie rods were replaced, but that did not resolve the steering problems, also the front rotors were resurfaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10011649, filed 2003-04, 95,028 miles“If constant care (and cost) is not paid to the rear brake adjusters, the front calipers apply greater pressure to the front rotors, causing warping!!!”
NHTSA complaint #725292, filed 2000-07Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 10% |
| 1998 | 17 | 7% |
| 1997 | 17 | 7% |
| 1996 | 6 | 10% |
| 1995 | 12 | 11% |
| 1994 | 5 | 5% |
| 1993 | 5 | 8% |
| 1992 | 23 | 30% |
| 1991 | 4 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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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