1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the electrical system of the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport, 3% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 a fire, 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.
“Van started on fire, in driver's door originating from power window controls. Parked in driveway next to house,not running. Van was a complete loss,only vehicle was only one for a family of four.”
NHTSA complaint #10209694, filed 2007-11, 100,000 miles“Going 15mph sight seeing and side sliding door came open. Buzzer was disengaged due to parts being ordered. Was no warning when door opened. Been to dealer 3-4 times concerning sliding door. Entire door electrical system was replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #877577, filed 2001-01“While in motion, consumer discovered that there were no signal lights. A fuse had blown. This has been an ongoing problem for consumer and this vehicle. The signal light fuse blows without any indication or warning.”
NHTSA complaint #568233, filed 2002-11“Sliding door would not close automatically. Door would not latch. Buzzer would sound and door would come open, even while driving. Vehicle was taken in twice under recalls. Once under recall 01 v 224 000 for sliding door and second time under recall 01 v 067 000. Neither recall corrected the problem. . Consumer also stated the left turn signal was inoperative, the dealer replaced the turn signal bulb, also there was a rattle noise when vehicle was in idle, dealer replaced the belt tensioner.”
NHTSA complaint #8007704, filed 2002-04“When headlights are turned on at night tail lights do not function. In daytime when headlights are not in use, tail lights will function. This is due to rain getting in tail lights and causing a wiring shortage. …”
NHTSA complaint #885879, filed 2001-04Related service bulletins
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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 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport
54 complaintsEngine cooling
42 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaintsExterior lighting
36 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 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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