1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1% of the 236 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Transmission pump went out with no warning while driving on a 4-lane highway. Engine started racing, no pull. New pump assembly, torque converter, pump shaft & various others parts had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #754993, filed 2001-11“Throttle cable wears in two, causing the throttle to get stuck. Cable jammed up in housing ,caused engine to speed up. Consumer had to turn off engine. Pulled to the side to avoid an accident. Dealer replaced throttle cable.”
NHTSA complaint #820560, filed 1998-02Vehicle speed control: 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 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
14 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 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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