1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport, 7% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving in rush hour traffic, on congested freeway, at 55 MPH the brake pedal went to the floor without any warning. The traffic in front of me was slowing down and I almost rear ended the car in front of me. Dropped it in first gear, applied emergency brake and made an evasive lane change to get to the shoulder and let it slow down by itself. Pulled off on the freeway shoulder got out of the car and I noticed the brake line right underneath the driver side leaking at a high rate and brake fluid puddling underneath the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10397911, filed 2011-04, 107,300 miles“At 51000 miles the 3.4l engine had lower intake gasket failure in which the dex-cool anti freeze dumped into the crankcase mixing with the oil. This only had one warning a couple months earlier as the low coolant light came on and I added 1/2 gallon dex-cool with no signs of leakage. Next time it happened was when my wife was taking daughter to school and temp. Light came on. Van was not driven over 2 miles to dealer, as light went out. Dealer said extreme mixture in both crankcase and radiator. …”
NHTSA complaint #10070686, filed 2004-01, 39,000 miles“The brake locked up and the pedal became hard to press to decelerate the vehicle. The consumer also heard a loud clicking noise coming from the brakes. The dealership has been notified, but did not resolve the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10054118, filed 2004-01, 51,000 miles“The vehicle has been returned three times for wheel cylinder failer. Left rear has been replaced two times. The right rear has been replaced once. When the failers occurs..braking distance is increased a great deal. I am worried that I won't be able to brake in time if something were to arrise..”
NHTSA complaint #700024, filed 1998-10“Recall 98v072000; the stopping distance hasn't gotten any better since the recall work has been performed, and when turning on the windshield wipers the radio failed. There had been an crash before and after the recall work had been performed because of stopping distances of the brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #823139, filed 1998-05Brakes: 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 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
54 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 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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