1998 Pontiac Grand AM Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1998 Pontiac Grand AM recalls

Most common 1998 Pontiac Grand AM problems

Problem areas named in the 172 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	43
Electrical System	37
Engine And Engine Cooling	23
Power Train	16
Vehicle Speed Control	16
Air Bags	15
Visibility	15
Suspension	15
Steering	14
Fuel System, Gasoline	9

What owners report

2016-09-15, Unknown Or Other
WHILE STARTING THE VEHICLE, THE ANTI-THEFT CIRCUITRY CUTS OUT THE IGNITION SYSTEM AND PROHIBITS RE-STARTING THE VEHICLE. A 'PASS CODE' LIGHT APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD. IN ONE INSTANCE, THE ANTI-THEFT CIRCUITRY CUT OUT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION AND COULD NOT BE RE-STARTED. THE VEHICLE COULD BE STEERED (NO POWER STEERING) AND COASTED OFF THE ROADWAY (NO POWER BRAKES).

2015-08-11, Air Bags
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 208,000.

2014-07-09, Engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE DRIVER WAS KILLED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED OF THE INCIDENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. UPDATED 10/22/14*CN UPDATED 05/19/2015 *JS

2014-06-19, Engine
WAS DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 287 IN NEW JERSEY WHEN ENGINE CUT OFF CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKES, POWER STEERING. CAUSED ACCIDENT WHEN RAN OFF ROAD DUE TO LACK OF POWER STEERING AND INABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY BRAKE. TOOK TO DEALER WHO REPLACED CRANKSHAFT SENSOR THAT DID NOT REPAIR PROBLEM. AFTER CAR WAS REPAIRED INCIDENT CONTINUED TO OCCUR WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE CODES. NOW THAT ISSUE HAS DEVELOPED WITH IGNITION SWITCHES, IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THIS MAY BE A LONGER TERM PROBLEM THAN CURRENTLY THOUGHT. FINALLY SOLD THE VEHICLE DUE TO CONTINUING PROBLEM THAT NO ONE COULD SOLVE. *TR

2014-05-08, Electrical System
1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE ENGINE MADE AN UNUSUAL NOISE, WHEN SHE STARTED IT. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE TURNED THE IGNITION OFF, THINKING THE NOISE WOULD STOP, BUT IT DID NOT. SHE TOOK THE KEYS OUT OF THE IGNITION AND IT CONTINUED TO MAKE THE SOUND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THEY MADE A TEMPORARY FIX. HOWEVER, THERE WAS A CAMPAIGN ON THE VEHICLE. EITHER THE DEALER DID NOT FIX THE RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH OR IT WAS NOT FIXED PROPERLY. THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP ADVISED THE CONSUMER, TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. ONCE AT THE DEALER, THEY STATED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH AND IT WAS A COMPUTER PROBLEM. *JB

1998 Pontiac Grand AM questions

Does the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM: Electrical System:Ignition:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM?

Based on 172 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (43), Electrical System (37), Engine And Engine Cooling (23).

How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Pontiac Grand AM has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.