1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 8%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 59,538miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport, 8% of the 61 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,538 miles.
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 windshield wipers failed to work, the consumer had to hit the control several times to get them to work. . The coolant light illuminated, the dealer replaced the upper and lower intake, the front passenger window went up and down slow, the power sliding door was inoperative, the dealer replaced the battery”
NHTSA complaint #10019537, filed 2003-07, 59,538 miles“A headlight switch failed causing excessive heat within the wiring harness. This failure created such heat that many of the wires within the wiring harness actually melted. Thus causing several of the vehicles electrical components to fail, including the taillights. This vehicle has a long history of electrical problems including windshield wiper failure during heavy rains. The electrical side door has been repaired at least 5 times.”
NHTSA complaint #732232, filed 2000-09“Horn button is located under the cover of the steering wheel air bag. The button is difficult to locate and requires firm pressure at a precise location to blow the horn. In case of an emergency when the horn is needed, the driver may not be able to locate it.”
NHTSA complaint #520873, filed 1997-09Related service bulletins
- 10171318Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10170494Dec 2, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10113443Feb 22, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Electrical 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 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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