1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 3% of the 227 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.
“While vehicle was parked in a parking lot, vehicle's description/tag # was called out in the store, informing driver of gas leaks in parking lot. Fire department called in to help clean up fuel spillages. Found out that fuel leakage was due to strap holding up fuel tank broke, allowing fuel to leak.can NHTSA help in this matter. Manufacturer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #841794, filed 1999-07“The gas gauge is constantly incorrect and never registers the correct amount of fuel in tank. The dealer diagnosed the problem as the fuel pump and has replaced pump 3x. Problem still exists.”
NHTSA complaint #10005922, filed 2003-01“When this vehicle has a full tank or less than full tank, the gas splashes around very hard. It feels like someone has bumped the back of vehicle. Dealer describes it as a characteristic of the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #840282, filed 1999-06“When vehicle is driven,engine check light comes on. Been in shop 6 times for problem. Fuel pump had to be replaced. Been on diagnostic machine & problem not solved.”
NHTSA complaint #830320, filed 1998-11Related service bulletins
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
52 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
15 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 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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