CarRecallWatchThe 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 499 complaints with NHTSA, including 19 crashes, 60 fires, 21 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (95 reports).
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix recalls
Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire
Engine oil can drip onto the hot exhaust manifold on these vehicles.
Most common 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Problem areas named in the 499 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 95 |
| Steering | 94 |
| Exterior Lighting | 93 |
| Electrical System | 54 |
| Visibility | 54 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 38 |
| Engine | 33 |
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Power Train | 21 |
| Seat Belts | 14 |
What owners report
I have a problem I drop my car off at the Chevy dealership to get a recall done and they only did one value cover when there are two value cover both was leaking so why only one got change that don't make any since when both value cover leaks oil too cause a fire just like the recalls says it will do so something need too get done because if my car caught fire then I'm sueing y'all for it because y'all made the recalls
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. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that a recall for the failure had been previously performed on the vehicle. The failure mileage was approximately 61,000.
I JUST FOUND OUT MY VEHICLE HAS A RECALL ON IT
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 REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000. *TR *TR
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 AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 159,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix questions
Does the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix: Oil Leak Onto Hot Exhaust Can Cause Engine Fire; Engine And Engine Cooling; Engine And Engine Cooling; Steering:Rack And Pinion. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix?
Based on 499 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (95), Steering (94), Exterior Lighting (93).
How do I check if a recall on my 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix 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.