Sell your 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport for cash

The 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport is a minivan that came with a 3.4L 6-cyl engine. At 27 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1999 Pontiac Trans Sport at a glance

Body styleMinivan - 2WD
Engines3.4L 6-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic 4-spd
DriveFront-Wheel Drive
FuelRegular Gasoline
Fuel economy16 city / 23 highway / 18 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$3,700 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂494 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age27 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 27 years old, most of a 1999 Trans Sport's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
  • Weight: as a minivan, it's heavier than a typical car, and scrap weight is a big part of any junk offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1999 Trans Sport. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the engine and engine cooling, typically around 56,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1999 Pontiac Trans Sport recalls

NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls covering the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesDec 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V597000

On certain minivans equipped with second-row bucket seats or captain's chairs and a power sliding door on the passenger side of the vehicle, a passenger using the interior handle to open the power sliding door could be injured.

Risk: If a passenger uses the interior handle to open the power sliding door and holds onto the handle while it is being opened by the motor, the passenger's arm may be pushed into the seat back or armrest and a wrist or lower arm injury may resu

Air BagsJan 2002 · NHTSA campaign 02V027000

On certain passenger vehicles and mini vans, the driver's air bag inflator modules could produce excessive internal pressure. In the event of a crash that would trigger a driver's air bag deployment, the increased internal pressure can cause the inflator module to explode.

Risk: Metal and plastic debris could cause severe injury to vehicle occupants.

Latches/Locks/LinkagesAug 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V264000

Vehicle description: 1997-2001 chevrolet venture, Pontiac montana/transport, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors that were serviced in campaign 01013 (01v-067) from april to august 2001. Also 2001 chevrolet venture, Pontiac montana, and oldsmobile silhouette mini vans equipped with…

Risk: If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface. An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be inj

Latches/Locks/LinkagesMar 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V067000

Vehicle description: minivans equipped with passenger side power sliding doors. The door closes but may not be latched. If this happens, the power sliding door can open while the vehicle is in motion, particularly when the vehicle ascends a hill, makes a turn, or travels over a rough road surface.

Risk: An unrestrained occupant could fall out of the van and be injured.

SteeringApr 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V071000

Vehicle description: passenger mini vans. The left and/or right front lower insulator to cradle center metal sleeve is collapsed, which can result in loss of clamp load in the joint. If the clamp load is reduced or lost, the bolt can be lost or broken and the joint can separate.

Risk: If not repaired, separation of the opposite side joint could occur resulting in steering shaft separation.

Common 1999 Trans Sport problems

Owners have filed 245 complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport with NHTSA. 17 reports involved a crash and 2 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 20 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Engine and Engine Cooling32
  • Engine and Engine Cooling31
  • Power Train25
  • Engine and Engine Cooling19
  • Air Bags16
  • Engine and Engine Cooling16

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Engine and Engine Cooling56,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling64,000 mi
  • Power Train63,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling69,000 mi
  • Air Bags45,000 mi
  • Engine and Engine Cooling70,000 mi

1999 Pontiac Trans Sport service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 79 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment7
  • Electrical System4
  • Equipment4
  • Equipment4
  • Service Brakes4
  • Structure4

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsFeb 2023 · 17-NA-073

    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2022 · PIP4723F

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 2020 · PIP4723D

    This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tes

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsNov 2019 · PIC4696E

    This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get t

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsSep 2019 · 17NA073

    This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 7 defect investigations covering the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport.

StructurePE04064 · opened Sep 2004, closed Dec 2004Led to recall 04V597000

Power-sliding door

Subject vehicles are available with an optional power sliding door.the interior handle is oriented in the vertical position in the door panel and lines up at the elbow level when the occupant is seated in the 2nd-row outboard position.if the occupant holds the interior handle in the thumb up position during power-assis

SuspensionEA03005 · opened Apr 2003, closed Jan 2004

Rear axle trailing arm failure

On november 18, 2002, odi opened a preliminary evaluation (pe02-086) to evaluate allegations of rear axle trailing arm failures in the subject vehicles (u-van) which included two reporting crashes.on april 9, 2003, odi upgraded pe02-086 to an engineering analysis (ea03-005) to continue its examination of the issue. The

Seat BeltsPE02017 · opened Feb 2002, closed Aug 2002

Shoulder harness clip

Air BagsEA01014 · opened Jun 2001, closed Aug 2002Led to recall 02V027001

Air bag inflator

Air BagsPE00045 · opened Nov 2000, closed Jan 2001

Air bag tear during deployment

StructureSQ00014 · opened Jul 2000, closed Oct 2001Led to recall 01V067000

Unexpected opening of sliding door

There is no summary currently available

Service Brakes, HydraulicRQ00006 · opened Feb 2000, closed Apr 2001Led to recall 98V072000

Traction control

Selling a 1999 Trans Sport: questions

How much is a 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. As a heavier vehicle, its scrap weight adds to the offer. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1999 Trans Sport that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1999 Trans Sports that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1999 Trans Sport with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 5 recalls for the 1999 Pontiac Trans Sport; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1999 Trans Sport?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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