Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the contact heard a ticking sound from the engine. The vehicle suddenly stalled. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The technician stated the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 143,900.
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix: engine stalls while driving
23 of the 498 complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 23
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 3
Is there a fix? There are 3 recalls and 15 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While driving on the parkway, the steering suddenly tightened up, making turning the steering wheel difficult. Then the battery/alternator indicator light turned on along with other indicator lights. Suddenly, the engine stalled & the car coasted to a stop. Opening the hood, I noticed the accessory belt was missing (actually, it had come off & was sitting on the front suspension). Checking the belt pulleys, I found that the accessory belt idler pulley bearing had seized, causing the belt to come off. I was towed to a service station, where they replaced the accessory belt idler pulley bearing. The old part is not available.
While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle but was unable to do so. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicated the problem. The consumer informed the mechanic that this problem has occurred more than once and the problem has not been resolved. Please fill in additional information.
Vehicle stalled and would not start without warning on rainy night. Vehicle had to be towed away. Problem diagnosed as cracked fuel pump resistor located on frame rail. Part replaced with kit relocating resistor from frame to under hood. Extensive labor charges involved.
While driving the vehicle stalls without warning. This occurred 4 times in different driving circumstance. This failure could result in an accident. The dealership has serviced the vehicle 5 times and performed a diagnostic test, but no failure code was found.
I don't have the exact dates with me. My vehicle is currently at dealership for repair. Problems: over the 4 years the vehicle would stall from a stop position usually when at a traffic light our when making a turn from a blvd. In all cases I'm in a panic situation to re-start the car. The car has been into the dealer and they cant diagnose the problem but charged be $80 for the diagnoses. This is an ongoing issue.. I feel very serious. Headlight capsules fell off, left side november 2001 and just now the right side june 2003. I feel this should be considered a recall item. Powerwindow (left rear) motor had to be repalced and the right rear goes on and off at times. Windsheild seal leaks and water runs into the overhead light counsel and over the passenger seat, I'm also told by the dealer that the weather guard is bad around the passager front left door. Dash light for the performance shift doesnt work, but dealer indicates that the shift botton works. I have all of my service records and have used the original selling dealer for all of my service needs since I purchased the vehicle. I'm interested in addressing my mechanical issues. The current mileage for my 1998 gp is 47,000.
The engine stalled, and the ignition locked up.
On at least 5 or 6 separate occasions this car stalls when I am leaving a stand still position. It has not happened for quite a few months, but it happened again today, and my wife is pregnant and when we have the baby this car is supposed to be hers but I fear that if she were driving with the baby in the car and went to pull out onto a highway, or a side street and a car coming at her could not stop in time for her to get the car restarted it could be a real problem. I also am aware that other drivers have complained about the same thing at a website devoted to this car. Point your browser to: http://www.grandprix.net/?clkd=iwm and check out the section marked "under the hood". The one marked "engine shut down while driving." by timothy johnson is the exact same problem I am experienceing. There is a dashboard light marked "tcs off" which turns itself on, and cannot be shut off. Tcs stands for traction controll system. The only way to get the light to shut off is to turn the car off.
I am experiencing intermittent stalling condition. When completely stopped at a light and then you would press the accelerator to go through the light my car would move 10 feet and then stall out. It would also stall when slowing down to make a turn applying the brake and when you would take your foot off the brake and press the accelerator again the car would stall. The warning lights on the dashboard will come on and there would be loss of power steering. I have also experienced sluggishness when needing to accelerate. I press the accelerator and a few second later you can feel the transmisson jump into gear.
Trans. Upshifted while accelerating, engine stalled on onramp. Occurred 5x. Original complaint documented @ dealer, happened numerous times since then and now out of warranty. $3000 to fix an obvious (and commonly reported) transmission problem on this car. Narrowly avoided 2 accidents after engine died. Dangerous safety issue that needs attention by the federal safety agency and pontiac.
While traveling at any speed vehicle would stall without any indication. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information.
Vehicle stalls while driving and dealer is unable to find the problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- L67 engine oil smell or odor, leak at left or front valve cover (replace valve cover gasket, gromments and...
- Engine coolant consumption or coolant leak (inspect for material degradation/replace intake manifolds) tt...
- New upper intake manifold and gasket kits
- New rear main seal and special tool for installation
- Revised piston pin removal / installation procedure
- Some owners may comment on a repeat engine oil pan leak
- Subject regarding revised lower intake manifold installation
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
- What is wrong
- 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, 09V‑116, and 15V‑201 to address the possibility that engine oil may drip onto the hot exhaust manifold.
- Risk
- 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 original remedy will instead receive the improved remedy under the original recall number. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1‑800‑222‑1020, Buick customer service at 1‑800‑521‑7300, Oldsmobile customer service at 1‑800‑442‑6537 and Pontiac customer service at 1‑800‑458‑8006. GM's number for this recall is 15757. Note: Until the improved remedy has been applied, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside since the fire risk exists even when the vehicle is unattended.
Recall number 15V701000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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 drops of engine oil may be deposited on the exhaust manifold through hard braking.
- Risk
- 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 1‑800‑630‑2438, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, and pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668 or http://www.pontiac.com or http:www.gmownercenter.com.
Recall number 09V116000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 the plastic spark plug wire channel and beyond.
- 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 may 2016. , free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during may 2016. Until the remedy is completed, gm strongly recommends that owners observe the following important precautions (1) that owners do not park their vehicle in a garage, car port, or other structure; (2) if owners notice a burning odor, they should have their dealer inspect the vehicle. The dealer will inspect the vehicle without charge; (3) use premium fuel (91 octane or higher) in the vehicle as recommended in the vehicle's owner manual. Owners may contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080 or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668, or through their website at http://www.gmownercenter.com .
Recall number 08V118000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix?
23 of 498 owner complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix?
There are 3 recalls and 15 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 42Power windows 12Wipers 12Airbag light 11Overheating 9Power steering loss 9Steering lock-up 9Engine failure 8Loss of power 7Seat belt 7ABS 6Grinding brakes 6Fuel pump 5
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