1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 04V597000Dec 22, 2004717,302 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1997–1999, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2005, Pontiac Montana 1997–2005 +1 more

  Reported issue: On 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 the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.

  Possible consequence: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may result.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the power sliding door interior handle on the passenger-side. If the vehicle is equipped with a power or manual sliding door on the driver-side, the interior handle will also be replaced for appearance reasons. Note: before the vehicle is serviced, gm advises owners to not use the interior door…

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• 02V286000Nov 4, 20021,159,156 vehicles potentially affected
  Steering › Rack and pinion
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1996–1998, Chevrolet Cavalier 1996–1998, Pontiac Sunfire 1996–1998 +4 more

  Reported issue: Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

  Possible consequence: If this occurs, the pinion shaft can be forced upward during left turns and back down as the steering wheel is moved back and to the right. If the pinion shaft moves further, the driver will need to exert more effort to turn the steering wheel, similar to a vehicle without power assisted steering. If the pinion shaft…

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new lower pinion bearing unless inspect of the existing bearing indicates that replacement of the gear assembly is necessary. Owner notification began january 24, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

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• 01V067000Mar 8, 2001477,011 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1997–1998, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–2001, Chevrolet Venture 1997–2001 +1 more

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.

  Possible consequence: An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a new un-latch actuator assembly to the power sliding door. This recall has been continued under safety recall 01v-264. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at…

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• 98V131000Jun 11, 199838,540 vehicles potentially affected
  Power train › Automatic transmission
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1998, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1998, Chevrolet Venture 1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles may have (1) a broken shift cable fitting or (2) loose shift linkage. Consequently, moving the shift lever to a 'park' position may not shift the transmission to 'park'.

  Possible consequence: The vehicle could roll increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace if necessary, the automatic transaxle range selector cable.

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• 98V072000Apr 7, 199855,154 vehicles potentially affected
  Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Linkages
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1997–1998, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1997–1998, Chevrolet Venture 1997–1998

  Reported issue: Vehicle description: passenger mini vans equipped with traction control systems. The windshield wiper linkage arm can contact a brake line which is connected to the traction control system modulator valve. This contact can chafe the brake line resulting in a brake fluid leak.

  Possible consequence: Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced brake effectiveness and increased stopping distances.

  Remedy: Dealers will install a brake line clip to ensure proper clearance. Also the brake lines will be inspected to any damage caused by this condition and will replace any damaged lines.

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