Chevrolet Trans Sport Manual
Overview Like its two GM siblings, the Chevrolet Venture and Oldsmobile Silhouette, Pontiac’s front-drive Trans Sport minivan was redesigned for 1997. Unlike the prior generation, the new one came in two sizes: standard-length and extended-length. The previous long-snout styling, dubbed the “dustbuster” look, was gone. Also gone were the plastic body panels that had characterized all three GM minivans from 1990-96.The shorter Trans Sport rode a 112-inch wheelbase, 2.2 inches longer than its predecessor.
Extended-length models had a 120-inch wheelbase and were capable of holding a 4 x 8-foot sheet of plywood. Dual airbags and antilock brakes were standard. A driver-side sliding door was a new option on the longer version. Seating for seven was standard, and all Trans Sports got front bucket seats, and the driver’s seat tilted forward to allow access to the middle row. Integrated child seats were optional. All doors held map pockets, and side panels and rear armrests contained covered bins.
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- Chevrolet Trans Sport Workshop Repair And Service ManualCovers: 1998 - 2000, inc Export ModelThis manuals content, includes full workshop, service and repair instructions as used by mechanics around the world.
Another handy feature was a cargo net that could be strung between the front seats. Under the hood sat the same powertrain used in 1996: a 3.4-liter V6 engine, making 180 horsepower and driving a 4-speed automatic transmission. No optional engines or transmissions were offered. Yearly Updates 1998 Trans Sport/Montana Front side airbags were installed in ’98 models. Honda civic lx wiki.
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Regular-length models could now be ordered with dual sliding side doors (previously optional only on extended-length minivans). Either model could also have the power right-side sliding door.
1999 Trans Sport/Montana Pontiac dropped the Trans Sport designation, naming all of its minivans Montana–the name of a popular option package in 1998. 2000 Trans Sport/Montana All Montana minivans now had dual sliding doors. The instrument cluster was revised, and all rear seats got child-seat tether anchors. 2001 Montana Montana got a stowable third-row bench seat, power left-side rear door, standard OnStar assistance system, and a minor front and rear facelift for 2001. 2002 Montana Pontiac’s minivan got optional rear-obstacle detection, available all-wheel drive, and a DVD player for ’02. 2003 Montana Antilock brakes and front side airbags are now an option on the entry-level regular-length 1SV model; they remain standard on other Montanas.
2004 Montana The Montan’s 1SV model did not return in 2004. Also new this year is an optional MP3 player upgrade package. 2005 Montana Pontiac’s minivan drops regular-length and all-wheel-drive models for 2005. Montana will be reborn later in the model year as the Montana SV6, with SUV-inspired styling and a different V6. Montana shares its design with the Chevrolet Venture, which will be similarly recast as the 2005 Uplander. You can expect a stable, comfortable ride as the standard suspension absorbs most road imperfections with ease.
With the firmer suspension that’s part of the Montana Package, you’ll feel more bumps and the ride gets a little jittery on rough surfaces. Steering is firm and precise, and a Trans Sport corners with good grip and moderate body lean. Smooth-running and fairly quiet, the 3.4-liter V6 produces sufficient acceleration for most conditions.
When three or more people are aboard and you need a quick burst of power for passing, however, the minivan feels sluggish. The smooth-shifting automatic transmission downshifts quickly for passing. As for economy, we averaged 18.7 mpg, with a little more highway driving than urban miles. Wind noise around the mirrors is noticeable on the highway, but road and engine noise are minimal. Low step-in height makes entry/exit easy–easier yet with the optional driver-side sliding door. Gauges are unobstructed, and the driver can reach the large radio and climate controls without much of a stretch. Leg room is at least adequate all around.
Most adults should fit in the middle and rear seats without scrunching, but some might complain because the seats are low to the floor, forcing some awkward bending of the knees. Individual bucket seats are light enough to be removed by one person. So is the rear bench. Short-wheelbase models have only a narrow cargo area at the rear, when all seats are in place. Extended-wheelbase minivans have a much larger cargo area out back.
Trouble Spots Brakes Description: The brake pedal may not return fully causing the brakes to drag, get hot, and wear out prematurely. Also, the cruise control will not function. The cause may be misadjusted brake or cruise-control switches, or a defective brake-pedal assembly. (1997) Climate control Description: The heater may not be adequate in very cold weather requiring as revised heater core and possibly a new air-distribution duct for the floor outlet.
(1997) Climate control Description: If the air conditioning is insufficient, the engine cooling fan, and the air-conditioning orifice tube may have to be replaced. (1997) Engine noise Description: Ticking on cold startup may be due to excessive piston pin to bore clearance. (1997-98) Engine temperature Description: Overheating and coolant loss may be due to rough surface on radiator filler neck. Neck should be sanded smooth and cap replaced. (1999-2000) Hard starting Description: Corroded electrical connector under the driver’s seat can cause hard starting, stalling, and improper fuel gauge readings.
(2000-02) Suspension noise Description: A dull, rattling noise from the rear on long wheelbase models equipped with electronic level control requires replacement shock absorbers. (1997-98) Windows Description: If the “auto-down” feature of the power window quits, a voltage spike from the driver’s side switch has probably destroyed the integrated circuit that controls this function. (1997) Windshield Description: The windshield may crack in cold weather. Recall History 1997-05 w/second-row bucket seats or captain’s chairs and power sliding passenger door Description: If someone holds onto the sliding-door handle while it’s being opened by the motor, that person’s arm may be pushed into the seatback or armrest, possibly resulting in injury to wrist or lower arm. 1997-2001 w/passenger-side sliding door Description: Door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion.
1997-98 Description: Windshield-wiper linkage arm can contact brake line connected to traction-control modulator valve; brake line can chafe, resulting in brake-fluid leakage. 1998 Description: Broken shift-cable fitting or loose shift linkage can occur; moving shift lever to “Park” position may not shift the transmission to “Park,” and vehicle could roll. 1999 Montana Description: Driver’s-side-airbag inflator module could explode on deployment because of excessive internal pressure. 2000 Description: Some seatbelt assemblies were not properly heat treated and do not pass the load-bearing requirement.
2001 Montana Description: Passenger-airbag inflator modules may have been built without the correct amount of explosive. Airbag explosion or failure could occur. 2001 Description: Seat-latch anchor-wire diameter may be wider than 6.1 mm, potentially inhibiting the installation of child restraints. 2002 Description: Driver side-airbag inflator could fracture during deployment, increasing the risk of serious injury.
2002-03 Description: Owner’s manual doesn’t adequately explain child-restraint anchorage system. Dealers will send vehicle owners a supplement to their manual. 2004 Description: Warning label attached to available second-row integral child restraint is incomplete. 2005 Description: In a side-impact crash, outboard release handle on impact-side second-row bucket seat may be actuated, and rear latches may unlatch early. 2005 Description: When parking brake is released, driver may notice unintended braking when accelerating, decelerating, or coasting; may also be noise from rear of vehicle.
2002 Pontiac Montana Pricing Effective: Model Pricing Retail Price Dealer Price Destination Regular length 4-door van 6-passenger, FWD $ 24,515 $ 22,186 $ 680 Regular length 4-door van w/1SA, FWD 25,565 23,136 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SA, FWD 27,055 24,485 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SE, FWD 30,640 27,729 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SX, AWD 30,655 27,743 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SY, AWD 34,260 31,005 680 Price Note: FWD denotes front-wheel drive. AWD denotes all-wheel drive.
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Chevrolet Trans Sport Service Manual
2003 Pontiac Montana Pricing Effective: Model Pricing Retail Price Dealer Price Destination Regular-length 4-door van w/1SV, FWD $ 24,165 $ 21,869 $ 680 Regular-length 4-door van w/1SA, FWD 25,815 23,363 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SV, FWD 26,140 23,657 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SA, FWD 27,590 24,969 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SE, FWD 29,740 26,915 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SX, AWD 30,540 27,639 680 Extended 4-door van w/1SY, AWD 33,790 30,580 680 Price Note: FWD denotes front-wheel drive. AWD denotes all-wheel drive.
Chevrolet Trans Sport
2004 Pontiac Montana Pricing Effective: Model Pricing Retail Price Dealer Price Destination Regular-length 4-door van w/1SA, FWD $ 23,335 $ 21,118 $ 715 Extended 4-door van w/1SA, FWD 25,885 23,426 715 Extended 4-door van w/1SE, FWD 30,235 27,363 715 Extended 4-door van w/1SX, AWD 31,035 28,087 715 Price Note: FWD denotes front-wheel drive. AWD denotes all-wheel drive.