1994 Pontiac Trans Sport Recalls, Complaints & Specs
4 safety recalls list the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, and owners have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
4 safety recalls for the 1994 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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Retractor (seat belts)
The third row safety belt retractors may be installed incorrectly and may lock-up when the vehicle is on slopes of less than 15 degrees, which does not comply with FMVSS no. 209, "seat belt assemblies."
Remedy: Dealers will remove third row safety belt retractors and reinstall them properly.
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Seat belts: rear/other
The safety belt retractors for the rear center position are missing a pawl spring and in case of an accident, will allow the safety belt webbing to extend beyond the minimum requirements of FMVSS no. 208, "occupant crash protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the safety belt retractor assembly and replace the retractor if the pawl spring is missing.
98 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport have filed 98 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash and 12 describe a fire. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 91,120 miles. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 22 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Paint is peeling on the top of van. Other transports i have seen have the same problem. Is there a recall on the paint? The paint on the rest of the vehicle is good with no apparent defects. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 23, 2009 · Structure
“Dt*: the contact stated the front driver's and passenger's side seat belts will not retract. There is a NHTSA recall, # 93v212000, 94v10000 and 94v015000, regarding the second, third and fourth row se”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 27, 2006 · Seat belts
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana (Trans Sport 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 15–17 / 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 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport
How do I know if my 1994 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. 4 campaigns currently list the 1994 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 93V212000).
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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- 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.