1995 Pontiac Trans Sport SE from North America - Comments

19th Jun 2003, 15:53

"Undecide what to buy car/van next??"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

*Steering Wheels off Center (Twice!)

*Water Leak in Rear Lift Gate (Twice!!)

*Hesitates when Accelerating from Stop (Twice)

*Driver’s Seat Loose and Dealer could not find it. 19,247 miles. Dealer (BS and waiting for warranty expired!!) One of my good friends who is ASE himself and found it was Seat Rack that needs to be replacing that cost over $200.00!!

*Outside Door Handle Broken – 36,016 – Under warranty (lucky)

*Seatbelts always twisted and had to untwisted so many times (I hate this belts!)

*Vibration on Acceleration – Replace Front Exhaust Pipe Seal - $79.95 – warranty expired. (shoot)

*Water Leaking on Left Side Driver’s Door

*Replace rear Axle bleed brake, replace left frame brace after rock hit bottom of the van by the Truck. Replace for $595.75

*Gas Filter (Twice)

*New Wiper Motor - $138.29

*Oil Pan Gasket (Twice)

*New Wires at 82,415 Miles

*New Motor after Rod Knock very loud… Water went into the Engine – Had to get new Motor for $4,000 as van have only 87,000 miles on it.

*3 mounds need replace after new motor was installed for $250.00!! (jeez)

*New W-Value $182.00

*Left Hub need replace for $334.00

*New Rotors for $195.00

*BCA Bearing for $127.00

*Pump Kit for $64.00

*New Wires at 126,600 but cover by warranty with AC Delco (Good Deal!!)

*New Ignition Coils

*A/C Compressor for $488.84!! after it was smell bad and leaking for a while without knowing it!!

*A/C Hose for $78.00

*Idler Pulley

*Water Pump Replace

*Sensor ASM

*New Transmission (Repair Man in Florida says that should be Recall!!) $1,800

Dealer Deined there is recall for the Transmission, but I searching in Website as they do have recall, but did not receiving any letter since 1997???

I m very disappointed all those expense I get my van repairing, etc.

General comments?

It is very roomy for my children and trip to anywhere. The children loves this van so much as well I do.

I am afraid to buy another Montana again after we have those van for 8+ years since I purchase it.


20th Jun 2003, 18:23

Check out a Chevy Astro or GMC Safari. You'll find it is more trucklike and maybe less pleasant to drive, but I guarentee you it'll be much less problematic.

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