The gas tank is not sealed in the middle allowing gas and fuel vapor to leak from car! All the sway bar on the driver side has separated due to the rack and pinion, car has no sound when turning to the right but if you try and turn the car to the left it is as if the power steering is going out and make a loud grinding noise and is getting very difficult to turn left, also the windshield wiper do not work proper and cause problems in the rain, the key get stuck in the ignition all the time,feel as if motor is twisting or moving forward, will be contacting pontiac due to recalls and problems arising.
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix: grinding or squealing brakes
6 of the 498 complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
1998 grand prix with about 59000 miles. Power steering to the left seemed to be cutting out periodically about a week before all power steering to the left failed. Very difficult to turn left at low speeds. Fine turning to the right, but very difficult to turn left, must use a lot of muscle. Also makes a grinding or whining noise when turned all the way left. Steering failed all of the sudden. Nearly had an accident. Luckily going slow enough to stop without getting hit. Very difficult to steer left.
The front and rear electric window motors are burnt out on passenger side. I've had the right wheel bearing hub replaced because it was defective and still have the same problem. Moisture in the left headlight assembly. Led read-out on am/fm/cd radio doesn't work at all times. Squeaking motor on heater blower.
Pulling out of dry concrete driveway at approximately 8-10 MPH ,applied brakes to make a stop at a merging highway, and vehicle made grinding noise and did not stop.
When applying the brakes the vehicle makes a loud grinding/howling noise. Dealer says it's a problem with the brake pads. Problem still exists.
Driving at approximately 35 MPH, went to slow down. Applied brakes, felt vehicle caught. Brakes were inoperative. Went through intersection. Standing on brake heard grinding noise, no brake reaction. Dealer replaced brake master cylinder. This defect can result in an accident.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix?
6 of 498 owner complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix (1%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
Headlights 87Fire or smoke 42Stalling 23Power windows 12Wipers 12Airbag light 11Overheating 9Power steering loss 9Steering lock-up 9Engine failure 8Loss of power 7Seat belt 7ABS 6Fuel pump 5
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