1996 Pontiac Trans Sport Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 3%of 61 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport, 3% of the 61 complaints for this model year. 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.
“1996 Pontiac transport accelerated to 85 while set in cruise control at 65 MPH. When the consumer attempted to slow the vehicle down to 65 MPH, it would accelerate to 85 MPH on its own.”
NHTSA complaint #10122666, filed 2005-05“While in a drive through line and in drive position, vehicle suddenly accelerated, causing vehicle to rev up and hit vehicle in front. Driver turned wheel to keep from the hitting the vehicle in front. But vehicle still accelerated. Driver had to place vehicle in the park position, and vehicle stopped. Later that night, owner drove vehicle to a dealership. But did not experience the problem at that time. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #870769, filed 2000-09Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsBrakes
6 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 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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