1992 Pontiac Trans Sport Review

the best van

Written by: Luc Jacques on 07/31/2008

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 2 Dr SE Passenger Van

Review

I had a 3.8 liter engine and I never have had problem with, it's a very very reliable motor so if I hadn't accident last year I should have again this van

Favorite Features

stainless steel exhaust pipe, exterior plastic panel,air suspension, rear light

Suggested Improvements

transmission cooler

Report inappropriate post

the terminator

Written by: lumina driver on 07/31/2006

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 2 Dr SE Passenger Van

Review

This van has been great so far! Prior to the Lumina I had a Plymouth Grand Voyager. The Lumina has been much more reliable and I prefer it in almost all regards.

Favorite Features

Definately the interior, which is well layed out. Everything is where you'd expect to find it and the seats are very comfortable for long highway trips.

Suggested Improvements

A tach would be nice.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

Good to

Written by: therhino on 09/03/2004

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 2 Dr GT Passenger Van

Review

I bought this van used mainly to haul stuff while remodeling the house. The price was right because they depreciate so quickly. [Bought an Odyssey for wife & kids.] I've know at least 5 people with the same van, and these are what we all say: Fuel guage is worthless-has left all of us stranded-out of gas. Rear hatch lever is hard to turn with it's small wing-nut design. Computer has failed all 5 leaving each stranded on highway. Only does about 15mpg. Trip meter is off by 40%. Spare tire frame so rusted, had to break it to get it off for highway flat. Water pump, A/C compressor, radiator, computer - all failed at around 90,000 miles.

Favorite Features

Plastic panels hide underside rust well. This van at least stays looking nice, even if it's constantly breaking down. Seats easy to remove. Totally slid of the road one time due to black ice, spun around 360deg, ended up plowing into the median; drove van away without damage.

Suggested Improvements

GM needs to study others' successful vans! Constantly changing designs and renaming cars because of poor reliablilty. Look at how many GM names "disappeared" because they earned a bad taste, while Honda/Toyota reuses names year after year.

1 out 2 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

92Tport

Written by: scottmid on 05/12/2004

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 2 Dr SE Passenger Van

Review

Lowest cost of operation I have ever had in a vehicle.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post

12 yr. old good for parts

Written by: minivan mom on 02/06/2004

Vehicle

1992 Pontiac Trans Sport 2 Dr SE Passenger Van

Review

This van has proved very unreliable. I call it Apollo 13 ("What do we have that WORKS?") Engine and tranny have never given us trouble with 94K on it. We have repaired alternator, a/c compressor 3x, throttle, water pump, radiator, computer, brake release handle 5x, heater fan, heater core, pw motors 3x, wheel cylinders, and door handles 2x. This in addition to regular maint. of tires, brakes, shocks, struts, etc. What's still broken? A/c buttons, sliding door (stuck shut), pdl, heater fan (again), horn, and electrical. On the plus side it gives a comfy ride on the hiway, is pleasant to drive, and plastic body is terrific.

Favorite Features

Plastic body is awesome! Still looks nearly brand new w/no dings, dents, or scratches. Roof paint is shabby now (metal). Individual seating is very easy to move/remove. 3-2-3 seating is also nice.

Suggested Improvements

Better reliability; rear hatch latch is a pain as well as sliding door handles.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

Report inappropriate post