More than likely a blown head gasket. Depends on the situation and how quickly it over heats. Check to make sure your radiator fan is coming on. Could be a bad coolant sensor, fan relay, bad water pump, stuck thermostat....etc. You have to start diagnosing things and ruling them out. It could be many things.
Possible the battery is just too old, or it is damaged.
Compressor not running, blown fuse, low of freon.
no, losing the manual would not cause the car to use freon.
I would suggest replacing it.
I would have the ignition module checked .
The fuse probably blew that controls the dashboard lights.
hi . i also own a 1998 Pontiac trans sport i was having the same overheating problem. try replaceing the thermostat first .or like me replace the lower intake gASKET MINE WAS BAD!! IF YOU HAVE NO heat in the van and the temp gauge in the van keeps jumping up and down that's what it is
Bad switch in steering column? diffrent fuses.
The fuel filter could be blocked.
Yes a bad thermostat would cause overheating in any car. A thermostat regulates the temperature.
No. There would be a gasket between the head and the block, though.
Stuck thermostat, clogged radiator.