1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Electrical system Problems

“Failing of air conditioner 2x within a 1 year time frame. Resulted in buying 2 new air compressors and parts. Left front headlight continues to fog resulting in buying new one every couple of months. Constant electrical problems, ie., navigator,windows (rear and front),cd player. Had to replace the radiator 2x within 2 month period. This van drives good but it nickle and dimeing us to death. I hate it. Every month or even every week its always something!!!!! It's hard to make our monthly payment due to all of the expenses we are shelling out for this vehicle. I litterally pray for our van. …”

“Problem: last fall I noticed that the cruise control would turn off when I used the turn signal? Slowly I lost the 'trip computer' then the turn signals would flash quickly when the brakes were applied. I assumed that there was a bad bulb somewhere with the brakes and turn signals. I would also notice that the clock on the radio would dim when the turn signals and brakes were used. Long story- short, more and more things seemed to be failing over time. I was starting to think it was related to the alternator. Solution: I pulled the taillights and took a closer look. …”

“The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the vehicle stalled. The contact mentioned that the ABS, air bag and check engine warning lamps illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 105,000. The current mileage was 119,317.”

“The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac transport. The contact exited the vehicle and when he returned, the vehicle was engulfed with white smoke. The contact rolled down the windows to release the smoke. The vehicle was then taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failure was the result of faulty wiring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 149,000.”

“Consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and without prior warning consumer noticed black smoke coming from underneath van. He was able to pull over to shoulders. Lifted hood and flames were coming out. Within a second vehicle bursted into fire. The vehicle was totaled. Dealership was aware of problem.”