Pontiac Trans sport 1998 --exterior lighting:headlights visibility extremely poor. Own vehicle since 2005.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

Problem: Last fall I noticed that the cruise control would turn off when I used the turn signal? slowly I lost the 'trip computer' then the turn signals would flash quickly when the brakes were applied. I assumed that there was a bad bulb somewhere with the brakes and turn signals. I would also notice that the clock on the radio would dim when the turn signals and brakes were used. Long story- short, more and more things seemed to be failing over time. I was starting to think it was related to the alternator. Solution: I pulled the taillights and took a closer look. I pulled the plugs on the top of the lights and I found melted contacts on one of the six contact points. I was going to tin the contact points put that didn't work very well. I took a screw driver and realigned the sockets and scrapped off the melted plastic on the pins. Tested the lights and they worked perfectly! all the other problems went away! :) what I find strange is this is the second GM van that I have seen melted contact points either on the plugs or on the sockets of the bulbs. Seeing there is N O recall on this I hope this info helps someone else with the same problem!

- Hilliard, OH, USA

Prob #1 - intake leaking - needs intake manifold gastket replacement. Local dealer will not pay for. Prob #2 - I have lost two headlamp lense covers in the past year - dealer said this happens "a lot!, and that it was probably a problem with the adhesive" I had to replace two complete headlamp assemblies totalling over $200

- Endicott, NY, USA

I own a 1998 Pontiac Transport, bought new, and has 80000 miles on it. Was just told that the intake is leaking, ans will need manifold gasket replacement. Was told that there have been numerous reports of this happening. Alled local Pontiac dealer (matthews Pontiac, vestal, NY 607-798-8000) and they confirmed this, and that there is a new and improved gasket, but they wouldn't help with the cost of replacement. Also reported that my headlamp lenses have been lost (lost 2 in one year) and had to replace entire headlamp unit at my own cost. Dealer said this is common also, and they believe it was a problem with the adhesive!! they will not help with that one either.

- Endicott, NY, USA