1993 Pontiac Trans Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport, and owners have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Cooling unit and lines (power train)
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
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Webbing (seat belts)
The second row, right hand shoulder belt can become "pinched" between the seat and the door frame pillar trim. The shoulder belt may not retract properly, which does not comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the 1994 vehicles have an optional integral (built in) childseat installed next to the power…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the door frame pillar trim panel with a redesigned trim panel. Also, a caution label will be applied to the child seat advising the owner not to install the seat to the passenger side of a vehicle…
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Seat belts: rear/other
Vehicle fails to conform to FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies." the safety belt of the left third row seat on the six passenger van and the center second row seat of the seven passenger van may lock up and cannot be withdrawn from the retractor.
Remedy: Owners are being asked to inspect their vehicles to determine if the suspect retractor exhibits a lockup condition. Based on this inspection, dealers will replace the safety belts if the belt locks up. Replacement of…
61 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport have filed 61 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 7 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 99,000 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 11 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1993 pontiac transport. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the wiper motor failed without warning. The vehicle was not repaired and the problem persisted. The manufac”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 5, 2013 · Visibility/wiper
“1993 pontiac trans sport, lost right front wheel from hub. Wheel struck front fender causing damage. The right front hub struck the pavement. *bf according to the police report, one lug stud intact wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 1, 2010 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana (Trans Sport 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–16 / 21–23 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6 cyl, 3.1/3.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Pontiac Trans Sport model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac Trans Sport model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 Pontiac Trans Sport | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 Pontiac Trans Sport | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 Pontiac Trans Sport | 4 | 45 |
| 1991 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2 | 36 |
| 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2 | 76 |
| 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport | 3 | 61 |
| 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport | 4 | 98 |
| 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport | 3 | 113 |
| 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | 1 | 61 |
| 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport | 5 | 236 |
| 1998 Pontiac Trans Sport | 5 | 227 |
| 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport | 2 | 10 |
| 2000 Pontiac Trans Sport | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Pontiac Trans Sport | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 Pontiac Trans Sport | 0 | 3 |
Checking a specific 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport
How do I know if my 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 94V027000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- G65,889 complaints
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- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
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- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Solstice728 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.