1998 Pontiac Trans Sport steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 28 complaints for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport, 10% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 28 10% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
None of the steering complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Design of vehicle resulted in there being no splash guard to protect the steering belt from road spray resulting in temporary loss of power steering when belt slips off.
This vehicle was experiencing the same failure as described in the steering assembly recall 02v286000. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport
- Engine 38 complaints
- Lighting 31 complaints
- Air bags 21 complaints
- Body & structure 21 complaints
- Brakes 20 complaints
- Latches & locks 16 complaints
- Cooling system 15 complaints
Steering problems in other years
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