1992 PONTIAC Trans Sport

I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since July of 2000. The failure mode is the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. Each replacement retractor costs $130. Replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design.

Both front brake lines broke.

Seat belt retractor failed.

Front brake hoses stretched/wore through.

Left hand front brake hose failed, resulting in a leak/right hand hose cut and just about to fail. *ak

Front passenger/two middle seat belt retractors failed.

Edge of windshield is beginning to delaminate. *dsh

Spring holding brake shoes in proper adjustment came off, also pistons leaked brake fluid on pads, causing brakes to slip. *sd

Right back window shattered due to screws being too tightly screwed. *sd

Wedge shape design of hood caused extensive damage in minor collision

Tailgate requires excessive physical effort to open. *sd

Middle seat belt replaced prior to recall. *sd

Sliding door mechanism broke. *sd

Battery pump replaced. *sd

Water pump replaced. *sd

Oil leak. *sd

General tire developed bubble. *dsh

Seat belt retractor failed.

Drivers seat belt fails to retract. *dsh

Middle left seat belt retractor failed prior to recall. (94v027000) *dh

While driving, experienced front right and left brake hose failure, due to hose deterioration, pedal went to the floor then continued to roll forward. *ak

Design of driver's door resulted in driver being struck in head when opening door, causing cut and concussion. *tw

Missing actuator spring for left rear brake drum, also right rear actuator spring damaged. *skd

I am ase certified in brakes steering and suspension. my 1992 pontiac transport has developed numerous problems. one ( brakes will fail to engage for no apparent reason with vibration in the pedal. does not do this all the time only frequently. and two. it also will violently start shuttering at speeds of 40 to 60 mph. i have replaced both ball joints, both tie rods(inner and outer), both wheel bearings, all 4 struts and mounts, both rotors, trans vacuum shift module, trans cooler lines, entire rear brake system, all lines (steel and rubber) radiator and both cv shafts. i am tire of putting money into this pit and it didn't even have 100,000 miles on it when it started and i have invested over $3,000.00 in repairs. this is ridiculous when this very same report has been made in numerous occasions and pontiac will not fix the problem that is a common occurrence and should be a recall of what ever is causing the problem. *tr

I have had to replace 4 of the 6 seat belt retractors since july of 2000. the failure mode is the retractor spring breaking or pulling out of seatbelt mounting shaft. each replacement retractor costs $130. replacement parts look like they will fail in the same manner, very poor design.

The wiring harness that feeds the windshield wipers, hvac blower motor and other things is melting & shorting out. i find when i look in salvage yards for this item, all the ones that would fit this vehicle are melted in the same way. therefore, this must be a manufacturers defect and should be replaced. *la

While driving at approximately 40 mph steering broke. the steering wheel would move freely but would not control the movement or direction of the vehicle.*ak

While pulling out of the driveway steering unit failed, causing the consumer to lose steering power, and vehicle fell into a ditch. two major bolts holding the front end of the chassis broke loose, causing the steering to collapse. vehicle was totaled. manufacturer and the dealer were notified. *ak

Engine mount bolts rusted, and broke causing loss of steering while driving.*ak *yh

Windshield wipers work intermittently. windshield wipers work mostly when weather is warm, per consumer.*ak

The brakes did not respond when pedal was applied. the truck has abs. . *ak

Brake hoses mounted to the strut, stretched and broke. *ak consumer states that since the brake hoses are mounted to the struts, they take a lot of abuse from rough roads, pot holes, etc, eventually the brake hoses can not take the stress and break causing brake failure. *slc

While driving, experienced left front brake hose malfunction, when front brake became inoperative leaving rear brake to stop vehicle. *ak

While driving highway speed of 60 mph, sliding door window emploded, blowing glass inward. please describe details. *ak

Abs, brake failure, a crack in the hyundai system loss of brake fluid, pedal went to the floor. *ak

The seat belt on the driver side don't retract . tt

Passenger right front seatbelt will not retract, leaving it in an extentend position. tt

Frame, structure and members, around the door broke, causing door not stay shut. *ak

Experienced electrical fire underhood. please give more details. tt

Anytime temperature reaches below 30 degrees, abs brakes especially rear will lock up. please describe details. tt

Passenger right front shoulder/lap seat belt, won't fully retract back into assembly, once pulled out, to provide secure fit. tt

Left front wheel detached from the axle while travelling at 65 mph. tt

Vehicles abs braking system had failure due to defective spring hook fatigue. tt

Vehicles rear center right side seat belt will not retract. tt

Abs system failure, total loss of braking while going down hill, replaced speed sensor, and wire harness. tt

This vehicle cuts off at high speed (40mph). tt

The front brake rubber hose separated, causing a pull to right (abs). tt

Driver/middle passenger seat lap/shoulder belts failed to retract. tt

Rear cradle bolts that hold up engine have been correded. please provide more information.*ak

There are electrical problems with the transmission. transmission will start "bucking" when traveling between 40 to 60 mph. please provide any additional information/attachments.*ak

Metal part under driver's seat that holds the seat up and moves the seat forward/backward, broke while driving which caused driver's seat to move unexpectedly, and could cause a crash. had to replace seat twice. *ak *slc

The middle row passenger's side seat belts do not retract and are loose. dealer has repaired them before, and problem has reoccurred. *ak

When applying the abs brakes on dry pavement the pedal traveled to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. also, dealaer replaced brake master cylinder. please give any further details. *ak

When applying the brake pedal it has a resistance, then goes almost to the floor and vehicle doesn't stop. dealer can't find what's wrong with the abs. *ak

Shoulder belt is broken on the driver's side. plastic part from where seat belt is pulled, isn't supporting the consumer. *ak

Driver's side seatback broke, causing instability while driving the vehicle, and the seat will move backward and forward which could cause the consumer to have an accident. *ak

While driving vehicle was engulfed in flames. the fire started in the door on the driver's side. the manufacturer has been notified. *ak

Seat belts in second row in rear of vehicle are defective. seat belts will not retract or restrain occupant. owner concerned for safety. *ak

Going 35mph when brakes were applied. made chattering sound as if brakes working, but vehicle took a while to stop. abs brake light came on. took to dealer & was informed light not on & there is nothing wrong with abs brakes. *ak

While driving the defective pins that hold the driver's seat to the floor broke, and the seat fell backwards. the occupant lost control of the vehicle. *ak

Vehicle is on its fourth transmission. each time transmission work is done on the vehicle the driving conditions worsen. vehicle will be taken to dealership for service. *ak

Vehicle was repaired under a recall on the rear lap restraint system. two years after repairs were made. the rear lap belts will not lock when brakes are applied. the dealer has been notified. (94v-027). *ak

Driving vehicle right front wheel bolt came off ball joint and wheel separated from axle; vehicle towed to dealer; had problem repaired. *ak

When stopped after driving consumer discovered that the pressure had gone in his brakes; the light came on , then there was no brakes at all due to front brake line rupturing. *ak

Front seat belts do not retract on the driver's side and passenger's side. owner is concerned for his safety. has not taken vehicle to dealers yet to have it repaired. *ak

Seat belts: seat belts in the second and third row of vehicle will not retract. there was a recall on seat belts but his vehicle was not in the reacll , but driver is having the same problem. *ak

Seat belts: front passenger's and driver's side seat belts were extended and would not retract. cause of defect unknown ,had vehicle repaired. *ak

Was driving vehicle, came to a stop sign, abs brakes failed to catch, was not able to stop completely; brakes showed corrosion from cleansing fluid that was used. *ak

Purchased truck new, the front driver's and passenger's side head restraints don't hold ( fell down) . please describe .*ak

Daughter was driving vehicle and stepped down on brake pedal and pedal went down to the floor. drove vehicle home and father discovered brake fluid was leaking from hose.*ak

Both front automatic seat belts are twisted and the passenger's seat belt will not retract. *ak

Driver's seat track and anchor broke. *ak

The driver's side seat belt retractor stopped working , also the fuel line is rubbing near the firewall . please describe . *ak

Same symptoms & cause as 98v150001. intermittent, random failures extremely dangerous - almost caused an accident. solder joints at connector cracked. retention tabs on connector are smooth taper & do not clip to the pcb. leads are inserted strait - should be crimped over. no mechanical support provided against up & down forces on solder joints. 1994 chevrolet lumina apv also showing symptoms. wiper circuit board: asm 22101626 pcb 22122142 rev.a mfg=delco products. *ak

Driver's outside door latch won't work. black paint is peeling off roof and i've seen several same way. wiring shorted under hood and damaged radiator. tread came off tire causing $2500 damage. general paid damage claim and replaced tires with me paying for 1. ( approx 20k and 7-8 years ago.)( dot number: )

Rear/left side seat belt locked at full extension and would not retract.

The rear door handle cracked and fell off.

While driving, the studs on the right front tire broke, causing the tire and rim to come off.(ohio traffic crash report)*jb

While driving on interstate, the left front tire blew out, causing damage to the undercarriage of vehicle.*jb(ohio traffic crash report #10-91-392) no tire info given.

Abs, calipers are stuck and cause friction/heat on wheel. abs warning light did not come on.

Seat belts failed.

Heater housing connection cracks and causes loss of antifreeze and the windshield to steam up. manufacturer switch from a aluminum housing to steel in current models.

Driver seat failed, throwing driver back and causing driver to lose control of vehicle.

Brake hose failure.

Front right side seat belt is defective; it will not retract.

Seat belts in the rear of van will not retract.

Master cylinder failed, causing brake failure. *aw

Driver's exterior rear view mirror broke. (other vehicle on 479572) *skd

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In april 1997, gm notified odi of a rear engine cradle bolt defect in certain model year (my) 1990-91 u vans and my 1988-91 w cars that could result in separation of the steering intermediate shaft from the steering gear.gm identified the problem as excessive crevice corrosion of the engine cradle retainer after years of exposure in a severe corrosive environment.the recall covered approximately 680,000 vehicles registered in 14 rust belt states; including almost 70,000 my 1990-91 u vans.the recalled vehicles received new rear cradle bolts and retainers. gm changed the material composition of the retainers in the my 1992 u vans to provide improved corrosion resistance.the my 1992 retainers are aluminized steel with a 2.5 mm protective coating of zinc/chromate organic.there have been only five (5) failures identified in the subject vehicles after more than 10 years of exposure.based on the low failure rate and the age of the vehicles, there is no evidence of a safety defect trend in the subject vehicles. this recall query is closed.