1995 Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana

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The Verdict

Worst problem area

Body, Seats & Latches

Body, Seats & Latches leads by volume: 34 of 113 complaints (30%) mention it.

Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology

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Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 3 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.
Category199519961997vs. 1995 Special Purpose Vehicles
Annual fuel cost ($)3,4503,3003,300
Combined MPG181919
City / Highway MPG15–17 / 21–2317 / 2316 / 23
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)494468468
Complaints filed11361254Not compared
Recalls issued326Not compared
Crash-involved complaints7511Not compared
Fire-involved complaints323Not compared
Injuries reported9514Not compared
Deaths reported003Not compared
Configurations compared211

Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.

Common questions

How many recalls does the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana have?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

What is the most common complaint about the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana?

Body, Seats & Latches: 34 of 113 NHTSA complaints (30%) mention it.

What gas mileage does the 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana get?

EPA rates it 18 MPG combined across 2 configurations.

How much does it cost to fuel a 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport/Montana?

EPA estimates $3,450 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

EPA-Rated Configurations (2)

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
ConfigurationTransmissionCylindersDisplacementDrivetrainFuel TypeVehicle ClassCityHighwayCombinedAnnual Fuel CostCO₂
Configuration 1Automatic 3-spd63.1LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles17 mpg (high)21 mpg (low)18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi
Configuration 2Automatic 4-spd63.8LFront-Wheel DriveRegularSpecial Purpose Vehicles15 mpg (low)23 mpg (high)18 mpg$3,450494 g/mi

Complaints by Category

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
CategoryComplaintsCrash-InvolvedFire-InvolvedInjuriesDeaths
Engine172100
Transmission & Drivetrain141000
Fuel System51100
Electrical110100
Brakes122000
Steering52020
Suspension, Wheels & Tires51000
Airbags & Restraints121020
Driver Assistance & Speed Control41000
Body, Seats & Latches344070
Visibility & Lighting191000
Other52000

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

Recalls (3)

  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES · Campaign 96V015000 · Jan 25, 1996

    Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

    Consequence: VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL · Campaign 95V214000 · Nov 9, 1995

    Defect: THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKETS THAT COULD CONTACT THE THROTTLE LEVER SYSTEM AND INHIBIT THE THROTTLE RETURN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 124, "ACCELERATOR CONTROL SYSTEMS."

    Consequence: CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: THE THROTTLE MAY FAITL TO RETURN QUICKLY CAUSING THE ENGINE SPEED TO NOT DECREASE TO A LEVEL ANTICIPATED BY THE DRIVER.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE CABLE SUPPORT BRACKET.

  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES · Campaign 95V048000 · Mar 22, 1995

    Defect: IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE PEDAL ARM CAUSES THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM TO FRACTURE DURING BRAKING.

    Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKE OPERATION INCREASING BRAKING DISTANCE AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

    Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE ALL SUSPECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES.