Stopped running. Would start and run for less than a mile and shut down. Mechanic said problem had to do with EGR valve plus some other lower fluid engine leakage. Said the repair would be more $ than the vehicle was worth.
Was most disappointed.
Also, many body and trim parts broke off easily and prematurely.
For the mileage and the money I paid, I certainly expected to get more than 4000 troublefree miles from the vehicle. Unfortunately, the first problem was expensive enough for me to dump it.
Most disappointed in the Tran Sport's extremely short viability under such mild use. I expected much better performance and reliability. Ironically, at the time of purchase, I so very much wanted to buy an American vehicle after a string of very reliable Japanese cars. (Partly out of patriotism and perhaps the desire to truly believe that US cars are world class.) But, in my personal experience, I've learned that the Japanese cars are the best from a cost-benefit standpoint...
Configuration-wise, very versatile -- removable seats, etc. Pretty comfortable, very roomy and a smooth ride. Whilst it worked appropriately, it was great -- shifted smoothly and powerfully. The exterior looked great, thanks to those composite panels. Drove like a tank. Felt safe with my family inside it.
OK dude if you drove the car less than 4000 miles that means you just bought it and someone sold you a busted van. GM wasn't great at that time, however their new product is quite good. You can't blame GM for purchasing a busted vehicle either, maybe the van was abused, you should make smarter purchases in the future.
My 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport has 212,000 miles and it is still on it's original engine and transmission, with relatively little maintainence (ball joints, brakes, shocks... all after 150,000 miles) and both it's interior and exterior have held up amazingly considering it has been there while I raised three kids. We are driving it now to see how long it will go for. It still runs just as well as the day we drove it off the lot with 14 miles on it! My 1991 Chevrolet Lumina car (just recently retired) was involved in 2 major accidents in which the front and the side had to be replaced, but was still on it's original engine and second transmission, but had 374,000 miles on it. That car defined the meaning of "tank".
My point to this is, my GM vehicles have proven to be EXTREMELY reliable, requiring very little maintenence, and have lasted a very long time. Any car you buy could happen to be like your Trans Sport was, whether American, Japanese, Korean, etc... that is if it is a lemon, or heavily abused. Sounds to me like your Trans Sport was heavily abused, as typically, these are well constructed, excellent vehicles. Good luck with yours.
No, your post just proves what I've always known about American vehicles - buying them is always a crapshoot. There is no consistent quality.
Want proof? Just read the book "Rivethead" about a GM factory worker and what REALLY goes on.
Well well well!!...Just do it!!..buy imports... like many of you.. be ready to pay for, because brand new they are 5 to 10 thousands more and sometimes even when used.. sure they intend to have less problems, but how many of your precious time and money you will have to sacrifice (if there is!) to buy them.. from my part I sure know that some imports (not all of them!) are better than some americans, but hey! parts are cheap and available and most of the time easier to fix than many imports and yes when it breaks I feel like you.. but my wallet is very convincing when I open it..
American car parts are cheaper???
Have you read the reviews on this site? Some of the costs make my old 3 series BMW seem cheap.
I don't understand why anyone buys American when they are less reliable, MORE expensive to fix, and have horrible resale value.
OK don't let that put off. us cars are great. heres some reasons your car might have failed...
1 you bought a older car with higher miles.
2 the old owners might have abused it.
<<OK don't let that put off. us cars are great. heres some reasons your car might have failed...
1 you bought a older car with higher miles.
2 the old owners might have abused it.>.
3. It's an American car designed to just survive until it warranty runs out.
Japanese cars suffer a bad model here and there just the same. Toyata and Mazda have had their fair share of avoidable cars particularly with some transmissions and sludge prone engines. Korean makes such as Hyndai and Kia which often are mistaken by some as a Japanese make having the same quality reputation, but are cheaply manufactured and have limited reliance and mileage expectations. No, its never that easy as just buy Japanese... they too require some diligence when choosing the right vehicle.
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