1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM Engine Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Engine Issues in the 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM
3 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
3
Complaints
2
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Engine Complaints
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
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
I WAS DRIVING MY 1998 GT PONTIAC GRAND AM FROM PEORIA ILLINOIS ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH. SHE COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN NO POWER NO NOTHING...PULLED OVER WAITED APPROXIMATELY 5MINUTES AND SHE STARTED RIGHT UP...PLEASE HELP!!! [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Other 1998 PONTIAC GRAND AM Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
13 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
10 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
10 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
8 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
8 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
7 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
3 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module
1 complaint
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint