1996 Pontiac Trans Sport SE review from North America
"Super family vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced driver's side power window switch once. Needs to be replaced again.
Front brake pads replaced, rotors turned at 108,000 km. Rear brakes at 70 percent remaining.
Transaxle seal for driver's side drive-shaft replaced, account slight transmission fluid leak, at 108,000 km.
Flushed cooling system, replaced "pink" GM coolant with new GM compatible "green" coolant, about 100,000 km.
General comments?
Great vehicle. Snappy off the line. Like the individual bucket seats, ease of removal and installation.
Brakes had uneven "pulse" since purchase, corrected with recent brake job.
GM needs to make the power window switches a little more durable. One switch failed due to electrical fault, present switch does not let the driver roll down passenger window (mechanical fault).
Would definitely buy another Trans Sport or Montana - light years ahead of Ford Taurus "mechanic's special"!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 8/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 64000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 110000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 8th June, 2002 |