1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 7%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,820miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport, 7% of the 236 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,820 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 97 Pontiac transports has a safety issue. The passenger sliding door is inoperable. The door will not open and apperas to not be closed all the way. The door is turned off via the switch and the lock will not release via the unlock switch or the manual lock mechanism on the door. In the even of an accident this door could not be used as an exit. I also have concerns of the door possible coming open while the vehicle is in motion.”
NHTSA complaint #10185388, filed 2007-03, 144,000 miles“I have owned both a '92 and a '97 transport and both had the same problems. The power window controls pop loose of the driver's door and the windows fail to operate. The rear door lock fails. The blinker and cruise control lever snapped off the steering column so the blinker doesn't work. The window wiper control module failed. The transaxle hoses sprung a leak at the metal connections causing the transaxle to loose fluid and the vehicle to be stranded.”
NHTSA complaint #10238776, filed 2008-08, 90,000 miles“While driving at any speed, the sliding door would open without warning. The consumer had to manually close the door. Please provide more information.”
NHTSA complaint #10105023, filed 2004-12, 81,640 miles“The power sliding door suddenly ceases to open or close. The dealer repaired it five times for the same problem. After the last repair the consumer received a recall notice 01v-067. The recall repair was done but vehicle is still experiencing the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #564465, filed 2002-02“Prior to recall repair 01v-067 for the sliding door actuator the vehicle never exhibited any symptoms of the recall, after the recall repair the door would not open at times, the vehicle was taken back to the dealer where a module was replaced at the consumer's expense, the day after repair the door failed to operate again, the vehicle was returned on several occasion because the door would not open or would open while the vheilce was in motion. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #563859, filed 2001-12Related recalls
- 04V597000Dec 22, 2004On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1997–1999, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Pontiac Montana 1997–2005 +1 more
- 01V264000Aug 21, 2001Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1997, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001 +1 more
- 01V067000Mar 8, 2001Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding…Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1997–1998, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001 +1 more
Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
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 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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