1999 Pontiac Trans Sport Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1999 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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• 02V027000Jan 25, 20021,730 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Frontal
  Covers: Pontiac Trans Sport 1999, Montana 1999, Grand Prix 1999

  Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.

  Possible consequence: Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the driver air bag module. Owner notification began february 1, 2002. 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 pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

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