MYRModel Year Report

1999 Pontiac Trans Sport

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1999 Pontiac Trans Sport
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:47.009Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
10

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1999

Investigations
4

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 0 complaints 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 98 complaints 1995: 113 complaints 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 236 complaints 1998: 227 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 10 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1991: 37 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 98 complaints 1995: 113 complaints 1995 1996: 61 complaints 1997: 236 complaints 1997 1998: 227 complaints 1999: 10 complaints 1999 10 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2003
1984: 1 complaint 1984 1986: 1 complaint 1986 1989: 0 complaints 1989 1990: 45 complaints 1990 1991: 37 complaints 1991 1992: 77 complaints 1992 1993: 61 complaints 1993 1994: 98 complaints 1994 1995: 113 complaints 1995 1996: 61 complaints 1996 1997: 236 complaints 1997 1998: 227 complaints 1998 1999: 10 complaints 1999 10 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 0 complaints 2002 2003: 3 complaints 2003

1999: 10 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19841
19861
19890
199045
199137
199277
199361
199498
1995113
199661
1997236
1998227
199910
20002
20013
20020
20033

Known problem areas

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine and engine cooling

5 of 10 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and engine.

Show complaint excerpts

Transmission failure caused by antifreeze in transmission. Corrosion of radiator causing antifreeze to mix with transmission fluid. Now is overheating caused by intake manifold gasket leaking allowing antifreeze to get into crankcase.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-04-10

The engine has been making a clicking sound or drumming sound for quite a while now. I have taken the van into the dealer on a number of occassions.

NHTSA ODI report, 2000-02-28

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Seat belts

3 of 10 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing anchorage and front.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 40 MPH, the vehicle went off the road and struck a tree. When this occurred, the front driver side seatbelt shoulder strap did not lock.

NHTSA ODI report, 2006-04-03

Visibility

1 of 10 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing power window devices and controls.

Structure

1 of 10 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing door.

Service brakes

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2000-07-25SQClosed 2001-10-22 Unexpected opening of sliding door
  2. I
    2000-11-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 2001-01-11 Air bag tear during deployment
  3. R
    2002-02-01Air bags02V027000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

  4. I
    2003-04-23Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-12 Rear axle trailing arm failure
  5. I
    2004-09-17Preliminary evaluationClosed 2004-12-22 Power-sliding door
  6. R
    2005-05-31Latches/locks/linkages04V597000 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…

    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…

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Buy-smart checklist

1999 Pontiac Trans Sport — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine and engine cooling: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 02V027000 · Air bags
  • Recall 04V597000 · Latches/locks/linkages
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport?
The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.