1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 4%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 88,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the seat belts of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 4% of the 227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 88,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Seat belts sticking , steering making loud pop noises when turning wheel, transmission shifting very hard from park to reverse on a angle. Now my engine locked up, was hesitating when accelerating.”
NHTSA complaint #10144488, filed 2005-12, 88,000 miles“Consumer stated seat belts behind passenger and middle back seats locked up. They did not work. Also, air bag light kept coming on. Consumer took vehicle to mechanic to have it looked at, but air bag light still came on.”
NHTSA complaint #10040100, filed 2003-09“Seat belt buckle fell apart when one of the passengers slide across the seat and buckle got caught in his garments. Consumer called gmc, and was told that seat belt was out of warranty and they would not cover that.”
NHTSA complaint #8011952, filed 2002-06“When trying to buckle up by pulling seat belt out, it will not come out, and will not work. Taken it to dealer to be replaced. The rear middle seat belt would not push in to the part it is supposed to buckle into, dealer replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #888434, filed 2001-05“The consumer has been experiencing problems with seat belt buckles. When she snaps the seat belt in the buckle the seat belt continues to slide out. The manufactuer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #830450, filed 1998-11Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 20% |
| 1998 | 10 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 9% |
| 1994 | 14 | 14% |
| 1993 | 26 | 43% |
| 1992 | 25 | 33% |
| 1991 | 10 | 28% |
| 1990 | 8 | 18% |
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 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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