1998 Pontiac Trans Sport SE review from North America
"Lemon-avoid"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Faulty intake manifold gasket diagnosed without asking, apparently will leak coolant into the engine.
General comments?
If you own a GM vehicle with this
type of engine, you will someday have
a problem with the intake manifold gasket, which will threaten to leak
coolant into the engine. Apparently
the Dex-cool that is specifically
recommended for the engine has a very quick corrosive effect on the engine.
We took this van in for an Air Bag dash
light staying on and, without specifically requesting it, the dealer
mechanics noted that this gasket needs to be replaced... as if they were looking for it, knowing it was a common problem on this engine. There are numerous complaints on the net regarding this problem with these engines. We will never buy a GM again..period.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 0 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 31000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 86500 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Corolla |
| Date of Entry | 12th January, 2003 |