The 1990 Pontiac Transport has 5 recalls, the most serious being a steering defect where corroded rear cradle bolts can pull free and cause the steering shaft to separate, leaving the driver with no steering control and no warning.
Vehicles equipped with front bucket seats face a separate safety concern: the lower bolts on the recliner mechanism can loosen, fatigue, and break, which may cause the seatback to collapse suddenly and leave the driver unable to control the vehicle. On the seating side, two additional recalls address rear passenger safety: the rear modular seat's hold-down hooks may not withstand required pull forces, meaning the seat can break free in a crash, and a misinstalled seatbelt retractor in the second-row left seat can lock up when the vehicle is parked on a steep grade, preventing an occupant from buckling in at all. There is also a glove compartment door that may swing open in a crash, creating a hard surface that passengers could strike.
At a glance
What can fail
Corrosion can weaken the rear cradle retainers, causing the mounting bolts to pull through. If both bolts fail, the rear cradle loses support and the steering shaft may separate from the steering gear.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the rear cradle bolts and retainers.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The lower bolts on front seat recliner mechanisms can loosen, weaken, and break. If this happens to the driver's seat, you could lose control of the vehicle suddenly.
What the fix does
Dealers will remove the fabric between the recliner mechanism and seat frame, then replace the lower bolts.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The upper glove compartment door may open during a crash, failing to protect occupants as required by safety standards.
What the fix does
The upper glove compartment door will be replaced with a redesigned version that stays closed during impact.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The right-hand seat shoulder belt retractor was installed in the second row left-hand seat position. On steep grades, this causes the belt to lock up, preventing occupants from fastening it.
What the fix does
The incorrectly installed belt will be removed and the correct belt will be installed in the proper position.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rear modular seat frame hold-down hooks lack sufficient strength to meet safety standards. They cannot withstand the required pull force at the rear seat attachment points.
What the fix does
No remedy description available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
