1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 21about this part
- Share
- 9%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 21 complaints about the body and structure of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 9% of the 227 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Paint on hood of van is peeling and coming off right down to the metal. I've seen the very same issue on many other vans like mine the same year, make and model. This is a factory paint problem and Pontiac should fix this.”
NHTSA complaint #10247892, filed 2008-11“The power sliding door does not work. The driver has to turn the power off that goes to the door in order to keep it shut. When attempting to shut the door it will only close a little, then re-open. The van was taken to dealer, but was told that they could not repair it.”
NHTSA complaint #10006139, filed 2003-01“I have a 98 Pontiac transport. The passenger side slide door opens on its own, and it will only open manually. The sliding door stopped opening with the control about three months ago.”
NHTSA complaint #10229685, filed 2008-06“Sliding door will not unlock manually or electronically. The dealer is inspecting. Please add more information. The door started acting up after NHTSA recall 01v067000/ manufacturer's recall 01013 repairs were performed.”
NHTSA complaint #8004772, filed 2002-02“The passenger's sliding door does not close properly, and allows carbon monoxide into the vehicle, idling or driving when all windows are up. The dealer has been notified, and has adjusted the door per a bulletin from Pontiac. This problem has resulted in consumer getting ill.”
NHTSA complaint #824206, filed 1998-06Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 10% |
| 1998 | 21 | 9% |
| 1997 | 37 | 16% |
| 1996 | 5 | 8% |
| 1995 | 15 | 13% |
| 1994 | 13 | 13% |
| 1993 | 2 | 3% |
| 1992 | 6 | 8% |
| 1991 | 11 | 31% |
| 1990 | 15 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
52 complaintsExterior lighting
30 complaintsSteering
26 complaintsAir bags
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 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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