Pontiac Trans sport problems
The Pontiac Trans Sport is a minivan marketed by the Pontiac division of General Motors over two generations for model years 1990-1999 along with GM badge engineered variants, the Chevrolet Lumina APV and Oldsmobile Silhouette.
Introduced a year before the second-generation Chrysler minivans, the Pontiac Trans Sport and its counterparts marked an industry shift in the minivan segment towards adopting the form factor used by Chrysler. The APV vans shared mechanical commonality with the W platform sedans, along with a unique front-wheel drive, transverse-engine chassis.
The Trans Sport was assembled at North Tarrytown Assembly (Tarrytown/Sleepy Hollow, New York), shifting production to Doraville Assembly (Doraville, Georgia) for its second generation. For the 1998 model year, Pontiac renamed the Trans Sport the Pontiac Montana, after an exterior trim package introduced in 1997.
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Pontiac Trans sport model years
Common Pontiac Trans sport problems
The Pontiac Trans Sport is a minivan that was produced from 1990 to 2000, and it has been known to have several common problems based on complaints from owners.
For the 1990-1993 models, owners have reported engine issues such as oil leaks and problems with the fuel injection system. These issues can be caused by a variety of factors, such as worn-out seals or gaskets, faulty sensors, or clogged fuel injectors. In some cases, these issues can lead to more serious problems, such as engine misfires or stalling.
The 1994-1996 models had similar engine issues, as well as problems with the transmission and fuel pump. Transmission problems can include slipping, jerking, or failing to shift properly. Fuel pump issues can lead to problems with acceleration or starting the car.
The 1997-1999 models had electrical issues, such as problems with the power windows and locks, as well as transmission failure. Electrical issues can include blown fuses, faulty wiring, or malfunctioning sensors. Transmission failure can be caused by a variety of factors, such as low fluid levels, worn-out gears, or damaged sensors.
In terms of trim levels, the base model had issues with the fuel pump and transmission, while the SE model had problems with the engine and transmission. The GT model had similar issues with the engine and transmission, as well as problems with the power steering system. The Montana model had issues with the sliding doors and electrical problems with the power windows and locks. Finally, the Premiere model had issues with the transmission and cooling system.
To prevent these common issues, it's recommended that owners follow a regular maintenance schedule and take care of any repairs as soon as possible. DIY maintenance and repairs can help save money, but some issues may require professional attention. It's important to address any problems with the vehicle as soon as they arise to prevent further damage and potential safety hazards.
Some common engine error codes and descriptions for the Pontiac Trans Sport include:
- P0300: Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
- P0301: Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
- P0302: Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
- P0303: Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
- P0304: Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected
- P0305: Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected
- P0306: Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected
- P0420: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
- P0430: Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
- P0505: Idle Control System Malfunction
- P0506: Idle Air Control System Circuit Malfunction
- P0507: Idle Air Control System RPM Higher Than Expected
- P0508: Idle Air Control System RPM Lower Than Expected
- P1201: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- P1202: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P1203: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit Low
- P1204: Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Circuit High
- P1210: Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Malfunction
- P1211: Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P1212: Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit Low
- P1213: Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit High
These error codes can provide more specific information about the nature of the engine issue, and can help diagnose the problem more accurately. However, it's important to note that some issues may not be indicated by an error code, and may require further diagnostic testing.
In conclusion, the Pontiac Trans Sport has several common problems based on complaints from owners. These issues can include engine problems, transmission issues, and electrical problems. To prevent these issues, it's recommended that owners follow a regular maintenance schedule and address any problems as soon as they arise. While some issues can be addressed through DIY maintenance and repairs, others may require professional attention. By staying on top of maintenance and repairs, owners can help ensure the longevity and safety of their vehicle.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Pontiac Trans sport years
We have researched Pontiac problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Pontiac Trans sport cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Pontiac Trans sport model years:
- Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Pontiac Trans sport 1997
- Pontiac Trans sport 1995
- Pontiac Trans sport 1994
- Pontiac Trans sport 1992
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Pontiac Trans sport model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Pontiac Trans sport years
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Pontiac Trans sport car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Pontiac Trans sport , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Structure problems
- Seat belts problems
- Steering problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Pontiac Trans sport vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Trans sport model years
A total of 59 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Trans sport model years
There were a total of 42 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Trans sport model years
There were a total of 84 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Trans sport model years
There were a total of 5 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 1104 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Pontiac Trans sport . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Pontiac Trans sport vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Pontiac Trans sport 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2021-07-04
- Date Complaint: 2021-07-15
- VIN: 1GMDX03E9VD
- Components: STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: Sliding door on passenger side locked up trapping passenger inside. Door cannot be opened manually or electronically. A loud buzzing noise then a thud was heard prior. Can't open door any way now scary.
Pontiac Trans sport 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2017-01-25
- Date Complaint: 2017-01-30
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1GMDU06L0ST
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL
Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2013-08-07
- Date Complaint: 2014-05-23
- VIN: 1GMDX03E6WD
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AIR. *TR
Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-11
- Date Complaint: 2014-03-14
- VIN: 1GMDX03E8WD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE ABS, AIR BAG AND CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 119,317.
Pontiac Trans sport 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-15
- Date Complaint: 2013-06-05
- VIN: 1GMDU06L2PT
- Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
- Summary: 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 MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000. *TR
Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2013-05-26
- Date Complaint: 2013-05-29
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1GMDX03E7WD
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP, THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY AND WITHOUT ANY IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED MINOR BRUISES AND SWELLING TO THE RIGHT ARM. THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 117,000.
Pontiac Trans sport 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-13
- Date Complaint: 2013-02-28
- VIN: 1GMCU06D5MT
- Components: STEERING,SUSPENSION,STRUCTURE
- Summary: OWNER WAS DRIVING AT 40 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WAS ABLE TO AVOID ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STOP VEHICLE, UPON INSPECTION OWNER NOTICED THE FRONT RIGHT OF STRUCTURE HANGING DOWN UPON FURTHER INSPECTION IT IS APPARENT THE BOLT PULLED OUT OF FRAME STRUCTURE CAUSING STEERING LOSS AND MOTOR TO HANG DOWN. *TR
Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-06
- Date Complaint: 2012-01-16
- VIN: 1GMDX03E0WD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,AIR BAGS
- Summary: ABS-ANTI LOCKING BRAKES ARE FAULTY AND LIGHT COMES ON FOR NO REASON. ALSO THE AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY. *TR
Pontiac Trans sport 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-11
- Date Complaint: 2012-01-11
- VIN: 1GMDX03E5VD
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: THE FUEL GUAGE GIVES FALSE READING, THE NEEDLE WILL POSITION WAY PASS THE "FULL". AFTER PUTTING IN FUEL, IT WILL MOVE TO THE "FULL" MARK OR SHOW JUST ANY AMOUNT WITHOUT THE TANK BEING FULL. IT IS AVERY HARD ACT TO FOLLOW ESPECIALLY IN THESE TIMES WHEN I CANNOT AFFORD TO TOP OFF THE TANK. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS FUEL GUAGE IS VERY UNRULY AND HAS ITS OWN WAY IN REGISTERING WHAT IT FEELS LIKE SHOWJNG ME. IS THERE A RECALL?. HOW CAN I CORRECT THIS EMBARASSING SITUATION?. *TR
Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2012-01-04
- Date Complaint: 2012-01-05
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1GMDX03E0WD
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANSPORT. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND WHEN HE RETURNED, THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED WITH WHITE SMOKE. THE CONTACT ROLLED DOWN THE WINDOWS TO RELEASE THE SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE RESULT OF FAULTY WIRING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 149,000.
Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-04
- Date Complaint: 2011-11-02
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: AFTER I HAD THE RADIATOR REPLACED $350 JOB THE INTAKE GASKET SPRUNG A LEAK. THEREFORE I HAD TO HAVE NOT ONLY THIS REPLACED BUT THE VALVE COVER GASKET AS WELL WHICH COST A TOTAL OF $867. I ALSO HAD TO RENT A CAR FOR 3 DAY WHICH COST AN ADDITIONAL $30 PER DAY. MY MECHANIC SAID THAT THE RECOMMENDED DEXCOL COOLANT USED IN THIS MODEL CAR, OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, WILL EAT THRU THE GASKET THUS THE LEAK. I NEED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A RE-CALL REGARDING THIS PROBLEM AND IF I CAN BE COMPENSATED. I AM A HARD WORKING INDIVIDUAL WITH LIMITED RESOURCES. I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED REGULAR MAINTENANCE ON MY VEHICLES NOT FORESEEING THIS ISSUE THAT AROSE. PLEASE GET BACK IN TOUCH WITH ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGARDING HIS MATTER. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Pontiac Trans sport 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2011-04-25
- Date Complaint: 2011-04-26
- VIN: 1GMDX06E8VD
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: DRIVING IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC, ON CONGESTED FREEWAY, AT 55 MPH THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE TRAFFIC IN FRONT OF ME WAS SLOWING DOWN AND I ALMOST REAR ENDED THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. DROPPED IT IN FIRST GEAR, APPLIED EMERGENCY BRAKE AND MADE AN EVASIVE LANE CHANGE TO GET TO THE SHOULDER AND LET IT SLOW DOWN BY ITSELF. PULLED OFF ON THE FREEWAY SHOULDER GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND I NOTICED THE BRAKE LINE RIGHT UNDERNEATH THE DRIVER SIDE LEAKING AT A HIGH RATE AND BRAKE FLUID PUDDLING UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. ONLY GOD'S GRACE THAT I DIDN'T REAR END ANYBODY OR GOTTEN INTO A CAR CRASH. DISAPPOINTED IS NOT A STRONG ENOUGH WORD TO USE FOR WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED A BRAKE LINE BURST IN A VEHICLE. DOING SOME ONLINE SEARCHES ON GM BRAKE LINE FAILURES I FOUND A LOT OF REPORTED CASES OF GM VEHICLES HAVING SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE LINES THAT HAD CATASTROPHIC FAILURE WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL GOING TO THE FLOOR. HOPE THAT YOU'LL OPEN AN INVESTIGATION INTO THESE CONCERNS IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY FUTURE INCIDENTS.
Pontiac Trans sport 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-20
- Date Complaint: 2010-09-01
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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 WAS BENT ON THE HUB. FOUR STUDS WERE SHEARED OR BROKEN OFF. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0476-90)*JB UPDATED 09/13/10*BF
Pontiac Trans sport 1996
- Date Of Incident: 2010-06-21
- Date Complaint: 2010-07-21
- Fire: 1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 1996 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT, MOTOR SEIZED UP AND BEGAN TO SMOKE, MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. *BF PRIOR TO THE FIRE, THE DRIVER NOTICED THE VEHICLE WAS LEAVING SOME TYPE OF FLUID BEHIND. ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, THE ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0409-90)*JB UPDATED 08/05/10 *BF
Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-27
- Date Complaint: 2010-05-27
- VIN: 1GMDX03E3WD
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT INTO DRIVE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFTER WOULD NOT RESPOND AND HE WAS UNABLE TO REMOVE IT FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WAS 110,000.
Latest 5 recalls Pontiac Trans sport
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 36 recalls for different components of the Pontiac Trans sport.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Pontiac Trans sport 1997
- Report Received Date: 2007-03-12
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
- Model: Pontiac Trans sport 1996
- Report Received Date: 2007-03-12
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
- Model: Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Report Received Date: 2007-03-12
- Manufacturer: DELPHI
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
- Summary: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
- Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
- Model: Pontiac Trans sport 1999
- Report Received Date: 2004-12-22
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: 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 SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
- Consequence: IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
- 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 BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
- Model: Pontiac Trans sport 1998
- Report Received Date: 2004-12-22
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
- Summary: 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 SLIDING DOOR COULD BE INJURED.
- Consequence: IF A PASSENGER USES THE INTERIOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE POWER SLIDING DOOR AND HOLDS ONTO THE HANDLE WHILE IT IS BEING OPENED BY THE MOTOR, THE PASSENGER'S ARM MAY BE PUSHED INTO THE SEAT BACK OR ARMREST AND A WRIST OR LOWER ARM INJURY MAY RESULT.
- 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 BE REPLACED FOR APPEARANCE REASONS. NOTE: BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS SERVICED, GM ADVISES OWNERS TO NOT USE THE INTERIOR DOOR HANDLE TO OPEN THE DOOR. THE DRIVER CAN OPEN AND CLOSE THE DOOR FROM SWITCHES AT THE DRIVER'S POSITION OR BY USING THE REMOTE KEY FOB. THE DRIVER SHOULD TELL PASSENGERS TO USE THE SWITCH LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE DOOR TO OPEN OR CLOSE IT. THE DRIVER SHOULD USE THE OVERRIDE SWITCH TO PREVENT OPERATION OF THE POWER DOOR BY CHILDREN OR BY OTHERS WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH ITS USE. THE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER MAILING WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASES WITH THE FIRST PHASE BEGINNING ON MAY 31, 2005. THE SECOND PHASE MAILING BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 31, 2005. PHASE 2 BEGAN ON JULY 18, 2005. PHASE 3 (FINAL PHASE) BEGAN ON AUGUST 24, 2005, TO ALL REMAINING CUSTOMERS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438; PONTIAC AT 1-800-620-7668; OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-630-6537.
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