1998 Pontiac Trans Sport engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 38 complaints for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 13% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 38 13% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 72,000 miles 21 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 8 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 21 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 72,000 miles, and 19% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Everytime vehicle takes off from a dead stop or while in traffic, it would die out for no reason. This can happen also while making left or right turns.
While driving 20 MPH consumer heard loud noise, and then the vehicle completely stalled. Vehicle was towed to consumer's home. A mechanic came to consumer's house to inspect the vehicle, and informed the consumer that the vehicle has a blown head gasket. This problem causes the cam shaft to seize. Dealer was not notified.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
- Lighting 31 complaints
- Steering 28 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Latches & locks 16 complaints
- Cooling system 15 complaints
Engine problems in other years
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