1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

8 recalls — 618 complaints — 92 TSBs

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Defect Description

General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 1998-1999 Chevrolet Lumina and Oldsmobile Intrigue, 1997-2004 Buick Regal and Pontiac Grand Prix, 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, and 1998-2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo vehicles. The affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, ... Read more

Consequence

Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.

Remedy

The remedy applied under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 did not adequately remove the safety risk. Under the improved remedy, dealers will replace the engines front valve cover and gasket. Vehicles that are covered by recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, or 15V-201 that have not yet received the ori... Read more

1,003,556 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: General Motors LLC

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Defect Description

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.

42,540 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DOPE, INC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING 1,497,516 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL, MY 1998-2003 CHEVROLET LUMINA, MONTE CARLO AND IMPALA, MY 1998-1999 OLDSMOBILE INTRIGUE, MY 1997-2003 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L V6 NATURALLY ASPIRATED ENGINE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE A CONDITION IN WHICH DROP... Read more

Consequence

IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND MAY SPREAD TO THE PLASTIC SPARK PLUG WIRE CHANNEL AND BEYOND INCREASING THE RISK OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2016. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-... Read more

1,497,516 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Defect Description

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

16,270 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: SABERSPORT

STEERING

Defect Description

DORMAN IS RECALLING 979 STEERING KNUCKLES, DORMAN P/NOS. 697-902 AND 697-903, SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS<SUP>TM</SUP>" BRAND NAME, AND NAPA P/NOS. 7-8502 AND 7-8503 WHICH WERE SOLD FOR REPLACEMENT USE ON THE VARIOUS VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. A POTENTIAL MATERIAL OR DESIGN DEFECT COULD RESULT IN... Read more

Consequence

A BROKEN STEERING KNUCKLE COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE STEERING KNUCKLES FREE OF CHARGE AND REIMBURSE THE REPAIR FACILITY OR OWNER FOR LABOR. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 23, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN'S TOLL-FREE HOTLINE AT 1-800-523-2492 AND PRESS 5.

979 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Defect Description

GM IS RECALLING 207,542 MY 1997-2003 BUICK REGAL AND PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 3.8L SUPERCHARGED V-6 ENGINE. THESE VEHICLES HAVE HIGHER FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET TEMPERATURES, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR EARLIER DEGRADATION OF THE FRONT ROCKER COVER GASKET AND EVENTUAL OIL SEEPAGE.

Consequence

CERTAIN UNDERHOOD FIRES MAY BE CAUSED BY DROPS OF ENGINE OIL, FROM SEEPAGE OR SPILLAGE, BEING DEPOSITED ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THROUGH HARD BRAKING. IF THE MANIFOLD IS HOT ENOUGH AND THE OIL RUNS BELOW THE HEAT SHIELD, IT MAY IGNITE INTO A SMALL FLAME AND, IN SOME INSTANCES, THE FIRE MAY SPREAD TO... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINES FRONT VALVE COVER AND FRONT-VALVE-COVER GASKET WITH NEW PARTS OF AN IMPROVED DESIGN AND REMOVE THE ENGINES PLASTIC COVER AND PLASTIC OIL-FILL-TUBE EXTENSION, ALONG WITH THE 1-3-5 SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING M... Read more

207,542 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES

Defect Description

CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.

Consequence

FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.

742 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: DELPHI

STEERING:RACK AND PINION

Defect Description

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEA... Read more

Consequence

IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. ... Read more

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE T... Read more

1,159,156 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

618 total complaints 25 crashes 76 fires 27 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS	74
STEERING:RACK AND PINION	51
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	37
ENGINE	32
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	28
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS	26
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP	22
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	18
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION	17
STEERING	17

Incident date: May 5, 2023

My vehicle keeps running extremely low in oil and not alerting me with any warning lights. My vehicle starts to shake like it is going to stall and the engine makes a rattling noise. This is a safety concern.

Incident date: Jun 16, 2021

The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that he noticed oil spots on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact then stated that upon inspection, he checked under the vehicle and noticed that oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. No warning light was illuminated. Th... Read more

Incident date: Jan 19, 2020

I JUST FOUND OUT MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL ON IT

Incident date: May 15, 2019

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. UPON PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT REPLACED THE POWER STEERING PUMP DUE TO A STEERING FAILURE. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED RE... Read more

Incident date: Oct 8, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD FLUID RESERVOIR WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BECKER BUICK GMC, INC. (LOCATED AT 636 E SPRAGUE AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99202, (509) 455-3550) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PLASTIC RESERVOIR WAS FRACTURED ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 14, 2016

1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO COMPLETE FRONT VALVE COVER AND GASKET RECALL NOTICE. *SMD *JS

Incident date: Apr 5, 2016

CAR CAUGHT FIRE IN MY DRIVEWAY AND WAS DESTROYED ON 04/05/2016, ENGINE FIRE. MY DRIVEWAY WAS FRIED, IMPRINT OF CAR STILL THERE. I FILED A CLAIM WITH GM LAST YEAR.,HAVE NOT HEARD A THING SINCE. VEHICLE LOSS WAS $2800 DRIVEWAY REPAIR IS $3200

Fire

Incident date: Apr 5, 2016

Fire

Incident date: Apr 5, 2016

Fire

Incident date: May 19, 2017

RETURNED TO WORK FROM LUNCH WENT INSIDE STARTED BACK TO WORK WITH IN 10 MINUTES CO WORKERS WAS TELLING ME MY CAR WAS ON FIRE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED MINUTES LATER PUT THE FIRE OUT FIRE DEPARTMENT SAID FIRE STARTED IN FRONT PART OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT I BELIEVE IT WAS CAUSED BY THE RECALL ON MY VEHICL... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jan 10, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN 50 MILES, IT SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE SOON AFTER BEING PARKED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFIC... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 5, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 67 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE, WHICH WAS EXTINGUISHED BY THE CONTACT. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED AND TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MEC... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 16, 2016

THERE ARE A LOT OF RECALLS ON MY PONIAC GRAND PRIX SE. THEY HAVE AFFECTED THE SAFETY OF MYSELF AND MY CHILD. THE STEERING FLUID LEAKS FROM THE CAR AFTER SOMETHING WAS REPLACED ON A RECALL A WHILE BACK. RECENTLY WHILE I WAS IN TRAFFIC MY CAR STOPPED GOING AND OVERHEATED A LOT. THIS CAR ALWAYS RUNS HO... Read more

Incident date: Aug 16, 2016

Incident date: Mar 10, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE SECOND NOTIFICATION LETTER WOULD BE SENT BY THE MANUFACTURER TO DETERMINE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 7, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT NOTICED OIL EMERGING FROM THE REAR VALVE COVER OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ON MARCH 7, 2016 FOR THE FRONT VALVE COVER GASKET. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRE... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE TIME FOR REPAIR. THE CONTACT RECEIVED RECALL NOTIFICATION ON FEBRUARY OF 2016. HOWEVER, THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE MANUFACTURER PROVIDED TWO... Read more

Incident date: Oct 20, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000(ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD B... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECA... Read more

Incident date: Jan 6, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE ... Read more

Incident date: Apr 11, 2016

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER A RECALL ISSUED BY THE MANUFACTURER, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL LEAKING OIL. THE DEALER WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE TWICE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE RECURRENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAI... Read more

Incident date: Dec 18, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 15, 2006

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED OIL LEAKING FROM THE FRONT AND REAR VALVE COVER GASKETS ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED, BUT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO BE SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). THE ... Read more

Incident date: Dec 29, 2015

RE: GM RECALL15757. CONCERN CONTINUING FAILURE TO REPAIR MY VEHICLE (ACCORDING TO GM, PARTS ON INDEFINITE RECALL). VEHICLE WAS RECALLED AND REPAIRED (SUPPOSEDLY), ORIGINAL RECALL NO. 07035 IN APRIL 2008. RECALLED FOR SAME ISSUE IN DECEMBER 2015 AND NOTICE BY GM OF PARTS AVAILABLE AND SOLUTION IN FEB... Read more

Incident date: Dec 21, 2014

1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE AND RECALL NOTICE REPAIRS. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED SINCE THE FIRE, THE ABS AND TEMPERATURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED, THE TRACTION LIGHT AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS STOPPED WORKING.

Fire

Incident date: Dec 21, 2014

Fire

Incident date: Dec 23, 2011

MY HUSBAND AND I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX TO THE GAS STATION.THERE WAS A VEHICLE IN FRONT OF US SO HE TURNED THE ENGINE OFF TO WAIT FOR A PUMP.THE STORE EMPLOYEES CAME RUNNING OUT YELLING YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE.WE ALL GOT OUT AND PUSHED IT BACK AWAY FROM THE PUMPS.THIS COULD HAVE HURT A L... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

PER GM SAFETY RECALL #15757 NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMIN ID # 15V701 SPEAKS OF FIRE POTENTIAL, GETTING RUNAROUND ABOUT MY LEAVING THE CAR FOR THEM TO FIX, AND PROVIDING A LOANER, AS PER OWNERS MANUAL. WENT TO MORAN CHEV DEALER, WASTE OF TIME, CALLED PONTIAC CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE NUMBER SEVER... Read more

Incident date: Feb 1, 2016

1998 GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE FIRE AND ENGINE OIL ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD POSSIBLY CAUSED ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE RECALL NOTICE. *SMD

Fire

Incident date: Dec 17, 2015

Incident date: Oct 26, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING ENGINE OIL. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHSTA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE... Read more

Incident date: Dec 30, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V701000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) AND STATED THAT THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RE... Read more

Incident date: Jul 30, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED SMOKE AND SAW FLAMES UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE CONTACT DID NOT SUSTAIN ANY INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISS... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Oct 30, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRX. AFTER ADDING ANTI-FREEZE TO THE VEHICLE PARKED IN THE SHED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A SMALL FLAME UNDER THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NO... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 11, 2014

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, SMOKE EMITTED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT FLAMES IGNITED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA. THE CONTACT EXTING... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Nov 28, 2015

Incident date: Oct 14, 2014

TAKATA RECALL I HAVE SEVERAL RECALLS THAT PERTAIN TO MY VEHICLE. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN UNTIL I RECEIVE NOTICE WHEN THE SERVICE PARTS BECOME AVAILABLE. I AM WONDER WHAT MY NEXT STEP SHOULD BE IN RESOLVING THIS MATTER SINCE THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS THAT APPLY. MY VEHICLE IS CONS... Read more

Incident date: Oct 14, 2014

Incident date: Aug 10, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A PROGRESSIVE LEAK OF OIL ONTO THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR MONTHS AND THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO REPLICATE THE FAILURE TO PREVENT THE CONDITION FROM WORSENING. THE CON... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, SMOKE APPEARED AND THERE WAS A STRONG ODOR OF BURNING OIL. THE CONTACT CHECKED THE ENGINE AND NOTICED OIL LEAKING FROM THE REAR HEAD GASKET ONTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR REPAIRED. THE ... Read more

Incident date: May 7, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING AND THAT THE THERMOSTAT READING KEPT FLUCTUATING HIGHER AS THE FAILURE PROGRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS FOR SEVERAL REPAIRS THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT LATER... Read more

Fire

Incident date: May 7, 2012

Fire

Incident date: Aug 1, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. AFTER REVERSING FROM THE DRIVEWAY, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLUID LEAKING ON THE PAVEMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL AND TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKAGE. AS A RESULT, THE TRANSMISSION KIT AND OIL PAN WERE... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Aug 1, 2015

Fire

Incident date: Aug 1, 2015

Fire

Incident date: Oct 19, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THERE WAS AN ODOR OF BURNING OIL EMITTED INTO THE VEHICLE. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING OIL AND SMOKING FROM THE HOOD. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNO... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Feb 3, 2009

I AM AWARE OF THE RECALL ON VALVE COVER GASKETS BUT MY CAR THE OIL PAN GASKET IS ALSO LEAKING AND WAS TOLD THIS IS ANOTHER COMMON PROBLEM . LEAKS A QUART PER MONTH. WAS TOLD ON FIRST RECALL ABOUT OIL PAN GASKET.

Incident date: Aug 9, 2015

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, EXCESSIVE FORCE WAS REQUIRED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 02V286000 (STEERING). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ... Read more

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EPA Fuel Economy — 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Trim / Engine	City MPG	Highway MPG	Combined MPG	Fuel Type	Annual Fuel Cost
3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	27.0	21.0	Regular	$3,200
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	17.0	27.0	21.0	Regular	$3,200
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive)	16.0	25.0	19.0	Regular	$3,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

92 manufacturer communications from 80 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT	7
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.	5
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	5
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	4
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	4
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY	3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL	3

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

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 the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

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

350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

350000 EQUIPMENT

199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

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

118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

200000 WHEELS

This informational bulletin provides information on wheel bearing P/N 13582664 being received new with visible rust and no action is needed as this does not affect the part performance.

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle Recalls

070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

100000 POWER TRAIN

This preliminary bulletin provides a way to aid the technician in diagnosing transmission fluid leaking from the trans breather vent.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint lamp, Service Vehicle Soon lamp on and/or radio locked, possibly after module replacement. Techni

061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.

356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This informational bulletin provides a step by step procedure on how to properly use the GM chemicals to eliminate unwanted odors in vehicles and which products to use for each application.

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

PONTIAC: CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EXHIBITING INOPERATIVE BLOWER MOTOR, EXCEPT ON HIGH SETTING OR DRL'S INOPERATIVE OR HEADLAMPS INOPERATIVE RATHER HIGH OR LOW BEAMS AND THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER IS INOPERATIVE. *PE

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

L67 ENGINE OIL SMELL OR ODOR, LEAK AT LEFT OR FRONT VALVE COVER (REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, GROMMENTS AND SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS FOR CYLINDERS 1-3-5). *NJ UPDATED 7/25/2008 *PE

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ

020000 SUSPENSION

TIE ROD SPECIFICATIONS REVISED. GM TECH LINK. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT

010000 STEERING

REVISED OUTER TIE ROD END NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION/TIE ROD END JAM NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION ADDED. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH

355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH

150000 SEAT BELTS

REPAIRING NAPPED SEAT FABRIC. *EH

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT

063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

INTERMITTENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC HVAC GOES TO HI BLOWER SPEED EVEN THOUGH THE SYSTEM IS IN OFF POSITION. SIT BULLETIN 1409013. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

HVAC SIDE TO SIDE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE. *SC

017500 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

RELEASE OF NEW OUTER TIE ROD ENDS FOR SERVICE. *TT

220000 SEATS

REPAIRING NAPPED FABRIC-SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN UPHOLSTERED IN NAPPED FABRICS WITH DORCHESTER ON THE BOLSTER AND HONEYCOMB ON THE INSERT. *SC

114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT

022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

INFORMATION STATING THAT THE HEADLAMP CAPSULE CAN NOW BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY FROM THE PARKING LAMP AND FRAME ASSEMBLY. *TT

062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES IN THE DISC-BRAKE SUB-SECTION OF BRAKES IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL. *TT

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT

221300 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

CONCERNS WITH FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS THAT WALK UP. *TT

134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

INFORMATION ON REPLACING SUNROOF SUNSHADE STOPS. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THE FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY. 2) LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. 3) FUEL GAUGE MAY FLUCTUATE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. *TT

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

EXPERIENCING A LACK OF EXPECTED PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN HOT HUMID WEATHER. *TT

106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

CONDITIONS WITH INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE / FLUCTUATES, PREMATURE LOW FUEL CHIME. *TT

116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, AND THE LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT

160000 STRUCTURE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT PAINT CHIPPING ON REAR COMPARTMENT DECK LID AT OUTBOARD END OF REAR SPOILER. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WATERLEAK AT UPPER CORNERS OF DECK LID HEM FLANGE. *TT

010000 STEERING

CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SHUDDER OR VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FRONT EDGE OF THEIR DOOR COMES IN CONTACT W/ THE FRONT FENDER OR PULLS THE FRONT FENDER INWARD. *TT

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

COMMENTS ON SWITCHING BETWEEN LOCAL STATIONS OR CROSS TALK IN METROPOLITAN AREAS WITH SEVERAL STRONG AM STATIONS. *YC

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY. YD

135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

AN ITERMITTENT TYPE HISS NOISE CANBE HEARD AT THE A PILLAR OR MIRROR AREA. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO AIR TURBULENCE AROUND THE MIRROR STYLING HOLE CAUSING THE OUTER BELT SEAL TO VIBRATE. YD

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE

140000 AIR BAGS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY OR STAYS ON. *YC

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

COMMENTS THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DROPS OUT, OR RELEASES BY ITSELF, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. *YC

136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

CONDITION WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES PARK AT INCORRECT LOCATION. *YC

073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC

162700 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

CONCERNS WITH HIGH DECK (TRUNK) LID OPENING AND CLOSING EFFORTS OR LOW

073000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

LOSS OF OWNER CUSTOMIZATION SETTINGS.

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

NHTSA Safety Investigations — PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999

ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE

ON JANUARY 29, 2007, THE OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION (ODI) OPENED A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGED NON-CRASH FIRES ORIGINATING IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR (MY) 1999-2002 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX GTP VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE ?L67? SUPERCHARGED VERSION OF THE GENERAL... Read more

PE — Closed — Model Year: 2000

LOSS OF BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION

THE AGENCY'S ANALYSIS OF GM'S COMPLAINT AND WARRANTY DATA FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES, INCLUDING A COMPARISON WITH OTHER AGENCY AND MANUFACTURER DATA PERTAINING TO OTHER VEHICLE BRAKE LAMP INVESTIGATIONS, INDICATED A LOW FAILURE HISTORY FOR THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THIS INVESTIGATION INCLUDED A REVIEW AND ... Read more

DP — Closed — Model Year: 2004

UNSTABLE HEADLAMPS

ODI RECEIVED A PETITION FROM MR. BRAD LAMB OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CONSUMERS COUNCIL, REQUESTING INVESTIGATION OF AN ALLEGED DEFECT EVIDENCED BY SHAKE OR BOUNCE OF THE HEADLAMPS ON MODEL YEAR 2004 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX VEHICLES.ODI'S PREVIOUS REVIEW OF THIS ISSUE IN OCTOBER 2003, DETERMINED THAT IT DID N... Read more

EA — Closed — Model Year: 1998

AIR BAG INFLATOR

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1999

DRIVER AIR BAG MALFUNCTION

ODI IS AWARE OF ONE REPORTED INCIDENT OF A DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG INFLATOR SEPARATION IN A MODEL YEAR 1999 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX.AN INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT REVEALED THAT A TWO-INCH, DISK-SHAPED FRAGMENT OF THE ALUMINUM INFLATOR ASSEMBLY RUPTURED THE AIR BAG, BROKE OFF PORTIONS OF THE AIR GAB COVER F... Read more

EA — Closed — Model Year: 1994

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURES

BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 4, 1997, GM NOTIFIED NHTSA THAT IT WAS GOING TO RECALL 349,331 MODEL YEAR 1994 AND 1995 W CAR VEHICLES.THE W CAR MODELS OF CHEVROLET, BUICK, OLDSMOBILE, AS WELL AS THE SUBJECT PONTIAC GRAND PRIX MODELS ARE INCLUDED.THE RECALL (97V-017) WILL INVOLVE REPLACING ALL THE OLD STYL... Read more

PE — Closed — Model Year: 1994

WINDSHIELD WIPER FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

EA — Closed — Model Year: 1988

BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILURE

There is no summary currently available

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PONTIAC GRAND PRIX across all model years (1965–2008).

170 Total Recalls

7,321 Total Complaints

8 Investigations

478 Reported Crashes

1,010 Reported Fires

35 Reported Deaths

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2008	1	199	View
2007	4	323	View
2006	2	365	View
2005	2	209	View
2004	9	624	View
2003	7	137	View
2002	7	410	View
2001	10	427	View
2000	9	588	View
1999	8	500	View
1998 (current)	8	618
1997	9	1,064	View
1996	2	116	View
1995	4	245	View
1994	2	306	View
1993	2	185	View
1992	2	158	View
1991	6	242	View
1990	9	249	View
1989	10	202	View
1988	12	119	View
1987	2	2	View
1986	6	3	View
1985	2	4	View
1984	3	3	View
1983	2	2	View
1982	1	0	View
1981	1	0	View
1980	4	0	View
1979	5	0	View
1978	6	0	View
1977	3	2	View
1976	1	0	View
1974	1	1	View
1973	3	0	View
1972	1	0	View
1970	1	0	View
1966	2	0	View
1965	1	0	View

Other PONTIAC Models

Model	Recalls	Complaints
FIREBIRD	96	804	View
GRAND AM	89	8,116	View
BONNEVILLE	61	2,579	View
G6	59	8,415	View
MONTANA	57	1,455	View
LEMANS	53	172	View
SUNFIRE	51	1,643	View
VIBE	51	2,135	View

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1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Complaint Statistics

Top Reported Components

EPA Fuel Economy — 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

Most Affected Components

NHTSA Safety Investigations — PONTIAC GRAND PRIX

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — All Years Overview

PONTIAC GRAND PRIX — Year by Year

Other PONTIAC Models