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1997 Pontiac Trans Sport: Quick Overview
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Specifications
Vehicle Information
| Year | 1997 |
| Make | Pontiac |
| Model | Trans Sport |
| Trim | - |
| Style | 3-Door |
| Type | Van |
| Category | Minivan |
Manufacturing Details
| Made In | United States |
| Manufacturing City | DORAVILLE |
Dimensions
| Doors | 3-Door |
| Curb Weight | 3702 pounds |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 5357 pounds |
| Overall Height | 68.10 inches |
| Overall Length | 201.30 inches |
| Overall Width | 72.70 inches |
| Wheelbase Length | 120.00 inches |
| Standard Seating | 7 |
Engine & Performance
| Engine | 3.4L V6 |
| Engine Size | 3.4L |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Type | Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 4-Speed |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
| Anti-Brake System | 4-Wheel ABS |
| Steering Type | Rack & Pinion |
Pricing
| Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | $20,479 |
| Invoice Price | $19,402 |
| Delivery Charges | - |
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1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
25.00 gallons
City Mileage
18 miles/gallon
Highway Mileage
25 miles/gallon
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Safety Rating
NHTSA
IIHS
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Recalls & Defects
Visibility:windshield Wiper/Washer:linkages
Recall date
1998-04-07
Recall no.
98v072000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: Passenger Mini Vans Equipped With Traction Control Systems. THE Windshield Wiper Linkage ARM CAN Contact A Brake Line Which IS Connected TO THE Traction Control System Modulator Valve. This Contact CAN Chafe THE Brake Line Resulting IN A Brake Fluid Leak.
Consequence
Brake Fluid Leakage CAN Cause Reduced Brake Effectiveness and Increased Stopping Distances.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A Brake Line Clip TO Ensure Proper Clearance. Also THE Brake Lines Will BE Inspected TO ANY Damage Caused BY This Condition and Will Replace ANY Damaged Lines.
Notes
Owner Notification IS Expected TO Begin During April 1998. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537.also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch
Recall date
2001-08-21
Recall no.
01v264000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: 1997-2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana/Transport, and Oldsmobile Silhouette Mini Vans Equipped With Passenger Side Power Sliding Doors That Were Serviced IN Campaign 01013 (01v-067) From April TO August 2001. Also 2001 Chevrolet Venture, Pontiac Montana, and Oldsmobile Silhouette Mini Vans Equipped With Passenger Side Power Sliding Doors Assembled IN January Through April 2001. These Vehicles Have Inadequate Front Welds. IF A Front Weld Fails, THE Actuator CAN JAM IN THE Unlatched Position And, When THE Sliding Door Closes, IT Will NOT BE Latched.
Consequence
IF This Happens, THE Power Sliding Door CAN Open While THE Vehicle IS IN Motion, Particularly When THE Vehicle Ascends A Hill, Makes A Turn, or Travels Over A Rough Road Surface. AN Unrestrained Occupant Could Fall OUT OF THE Van and BE Injured.
Remedy
Dealers Will Inspect And, IF Required, Install A NEW Power Sliding Door Unlatch Actuator Assembly. Owner Notification Began ON October 22, 2001. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537.
Notes
Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch
Recall date
2001-03-08
Recall no.
01v067000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Vehicle Description: Minivans Equipped With Passenger Side Power Sliding Doors. THE Door Closes BUT MAY NOT BE Latched. IF This Happens, THE Power Sliding Door CAN Open While THE Vehicle IS IN Motion, Particularly When THE Vehicle Ascends A Hill, Makes A Turn, or Travels Over A Rough Road Surface.
Consequence
AN Unrestrained Occupant Could Fall OUT OF THE Van and BE Injured.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A NEW Un-Latch Actuator Assembly TO THE Power Sliding Door. This Recall HAS Been Continued Under Safety Recall 01v-264. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537.
Notes
Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Steering:rack and Pinion
Recall date
2002-11-04
Recall no.
02v286000
Source
NHTSA
Summary
Certain Passenger Vehicles and Mini Vans Have Lower Pinion Bearings IN THE Power Rack and Pinion Assembly IN Which THE Retainer Tabs Were NOT Crimped Properly. These and Some Other Retainers Used IN Vehicles Assembled Between January 1, 1996 and October 31, 1997, Could Fail and Permit THE Ball Bearings TO Escape.
Consequence
IF This Occurs, THE Pinion Shaft CAN BE Forced Upward During Left Turns and Back Down AS THE Steering Wheel IS Moved Back and TO THE Right. IF THE Pinion Shaft Moves Further, THE Driver Will Need TO Exert More Effort TO Turn THE Steering Wheel, Similar TO A Vehicle Without Power Assisted Steering. IF THE Pinion Shaft Moves Even Further, THE Driver Will Require Much Higher Effort TO Turn Left and MAY NOT BE Able TO Turn THE Wheel AS Much AS Intended. With THE Maximum Pinion Shaft Movement, Which Requires Internal Gear Component Damage, THE Driver CAN Encounter High Resistance TO Turning Left, Followed BY Unintended Power Assist TO THE Right. IN ANY OF These Conditions, A Crash Could Occur.
Remedy
Dealers Will Install A NEW Lower Pinion Bearing Unless Inspect OF THE Existing Bearing Indicates That Replacement OF THE Gear Assembly IS Necessary. Owner Notification Began January 24, 2003. Owners WHO Take Their Vehicles TO AN Authorized Dealer ON AN Agreed Upon Service Date and DO NOT Receive THE Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact Chevrolet AT 1-800-222-1020, Pontiac AT 1-800-762-2737, or Oldsmobile AT 1-800-442-6537.
Notes
GM Recall NO. 02049.also, Customers CAN Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch
Recall date
2004-12-22
Recall no.
04v597000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Notes
GM Recall NO. 04110.customers CAN Also Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline AT 1-888-Dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices
Recall date
2007-03-12
Recall no.
07e021000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Notes
This Recall Only Pertains TO Aftermarket Delphi Fuel Pressure Regulators and HAS NO Relation TO ANY Original Equipment Installed BY General Motors.customers MAY Contact THE National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline AT 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or GO TO Http://Www.safercar.gov.
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Warranty
Basic
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Powertrain
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
Rust
Original warranty
0 months / No data
Estimated remaining
Expired
1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Insurance
Insurance for a 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Van with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.