Total Complaints
2 filings
CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT · model year
1998 CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT
2 NHTSA complaints. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 1998CHEVROLETTRANS SPORT carries 2 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 1998 TRANS SPORT is engine and engine cooling:engine with 1 filings, followed by steering (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 57 investigation files overlapping the 1998 TRANS SPORT, and 2 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20110321STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC TRANS SPORT. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND HE WAS UNABLE TO COMPLETE THE TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS HOME. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER NOR WAS THE VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED HIM THAT HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 205,000.
Mileage: 205,000
20050406ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THE CAM BROKE ON MY 3.4 CHEVY VENTURE VAN. THE VAN IS SERVICES AND OIL CHANGED ON SCHEDULE. THE ENGINE JUST STOPPED ON A VACATION CAUSING ME TO RENT A VAN AND PAY TOWING.*AK
Compare 1998CHEVROLETTRANS SPORT to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 2 Open
EA25007Engineering AnalysisOpen
Loss of motive power due to engine failure
PE23022Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of Motive Power due to the Battery Energy Control Module
PE20016Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Electric Vehicle Battery Fires
EA20002Engineering AnalysisClosed
Outboard Front Seat Belt Anchor Cable Failure
PE20011Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Fuel Line Leak
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 1998 CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT have?▼
The 1998 CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT has 2 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT?▼
The most-complained component for the 1998 CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT is ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING.
Is the 1998 CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 1998 CHEVROLET TRANS SPORT; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.