AI Damage2001 Pontiac Trans Sport: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Pontiac Trans Sport filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about child seat and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Child seat 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Child seat: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child seat | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Fuel tank cracked at the point of connection with refill hose allowing fuel to drip under vehicle. No accident or other significant event cause the crack. I consider it a design flaw of the tank itself.
Shoulder harness strap clip on integrated child seat does not stay attached. Child is able to unlatch harness clip. Consumer was informed seat has been discontinued.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Trans Sport has 61 complaints (16 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
- Trans Sport 199045 sources
- Trans Sport 199136 sources
- Trans Sport 199276 sources
- Trans Sport 199361 sources
- Trans Sport 199498 sources
- Trans Sport 1995113 sources
- Trans Sport 199661 sources
- Trans Sport 1997236 sources
- Trans Sport 1998227 sources
- Trans Sport 199910 sources
- Trans Sport 20033 sources
- Trans Sport 99993 sources
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Trans Sport?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: child seat, electrical system, fuel system. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Pontiac Trans Sport?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2001 Pontiac Trans Sport from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2001 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.