1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 7%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 7% of the 227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,200 miles. 2 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.
“Where do I start? Same complaints as all other Pontiac minivan owners. Since original purchase in 1998, headlight assembly faulty, ABS warning light malfunction, air bag warning light malfunction, and malfunctioning (still) passenger automatic sliding door. Recently had head gasket replaced due to antifreeze leak, as well as front left wheel hub. This is the worst (and most costly) vehicle I have owned with respect to maintenance.”
NHTSA complaint #10100050, filed 2004-11, 5,262 miles“I brought my 1998 Pontiac transport minivan in for recall repair arriving at 7:30 am. My vehicle was returned to me around 9 am and I was told that the work was completed. I pressed the automatic door and it didn't release, so I let someone know. My vehicle was swoshed away and I stood there not really knowing what the person said quickly before jumping in and taking off. I simply stepped back out of his way. Finally, I went back in the waiting room and about an hour later he came in. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147407, filed 2006-01, 123,520 miles“Power sliding door opened while driving. 5-year-old child was in the seat next to the door. This problem had two recalls in 2001. This vehicle's history shows it also had warranty work on this door in 1998. Gm refused to pay for any of the cost of the repair, done on 6/12/06, apparently because it just crossed over 100,000 miles. The dealer replaced the actuator, latch, and handle, at a total charge of $284.20.”
NHTSA complaint #10160200, filed 2006-06, 100,200 miles“The doors have an annoying clicking that comes from the automatic door locks. It seems that the system senses the doors to be unlocked and clicks to lock even though the doors are already locked! I am afraid that one day the doors will unlock instead while driving. Also my transmission failed last summer and I was told that the transmission cooler lines were inoperable! Causing the transmission oil to burn and it cost me $3000.00 to replace.”
NHTSA complaint #10144786, filed 2005-12“The contact stated there was a recall # 01v067000 concerning the actuator. The vehicle was repaired three times according to the recall, but the problem still persists. The vehicle is currently awaiting additional inspection and diagnostic testing at the local dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10147909, filed 2006-01, 65,000 milesRelated 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
- 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 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
52 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsOther or unknown
11 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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