NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,316 miles

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1998 Pontiac Trans Sport steering problems

steering problem

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1998 Pontiac Trans Sport Owner Comments

problem #4

Nov 132004

Trans Sport 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 5,262 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Where do I start? same complaints as all other Pontiac minivan owners. Since original purchase in 1998, headlight assembly faulty, ABS warning light malfunction, air bag warning light malfunction, and malfunctioning (still) passenger automatic sliding door. Recently had head gasket replaced due to antifreeze leak, as well as front left wheel hub. This is the worst (and most costly) vehicle I have owned with respect to maintenance.

- Kokomo, IN, USA

problem #3

Oct 272003

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • 40,000 miles
Vehicle experienced the same defect as stated in recall 02V286000 concerning power steering assembly failure; but, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #2

Sep 162000

Trans Sport

  • miles
While driving in wet conditions, the steering "locks up" and it is almost impossible to turn the steering wheel. When I took it to the dealer the first time, they put a new "water belt" on. They said that this was "normal" and all of the vans did it. I shouldn't drive through puddles. I was almost in a head on collision yesterday when I attempted to turn onto my street and turned the wheel half way and it wouldn't turn anymore. Please tell me if this is a "normal condition".

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #1

Oct 301999

Trans Sport

  • miles
While driving in the rain the power steering quits. It does not matter what speed I am going. I am left without stering and iam going to run-over someone if this is not fixed. I can carry 7 people in this van (and often do) what if I kill someone" this has hapened on many occasions. I have notified the dealer and they say it checks out fine. The automobile is unsafe, the dealer is not concerned and I am stuck with a car that I am afraid to drive. How can you help" will you E-mail a response to me soon. Thanks joe barnett. It has not rained here inabout 8 months so I have forgotten aboutthis problem until this mornings shower (my steering failed again).

- San Marcos, TX, USA

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