1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 227 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 3% of the 227 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles.
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.
“Stabilizer bar broke on drivers side while entering my driveway. It appears that it has rusted from the inside out and broke. The passenger side was about to break in the same matter. I purchased a new one from the local dealer and installed it myself.”
NHTSA complaint #10136619, filed 2005-09, 104,000 miles“A bracket that secured the rear axle broke. While driving on the interstate the consumer rear axle moved to the right rear passenger wheel and slammed against the rear quarter panel bring the vehicle to and abrupt stop. The consumer fells that vehicle had a failed component and GM should reimburse them for the cost of repairs. * cb”
NHTSA complaint #10055554, filed 2004-01, 102,000 miles“When consumer is driving between 60 and 70 MPH vehicle starts vibrating non-stop, just when speedometer gets to that speed. Also, there is smoking fron the front tire area after vibration, and the ABS light comes on. Dealer was contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #833703, filed 1999-01“While driving heard a noise, vehicle vibrated/jerked, resulting in loss of control. Had vehicle serviced, mechanic indicated rear end bar broke, and wheel separated from vehicle.*akjlg”
NHTSA complaint #8018935, filed 2002-09Suspension: 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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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