1998 Pontiac Grand Prix: fuel pump failure

Filed Jul 20, 2009 · Fuel system · 114,900 miles · SD

The fuel pump resistor went out on my 1998 pontiac grand prix gtp. After researching the issue, this seems to be a common occurrence on 1997-98 grand prixs and buick regals with the l67 supercharged motor. The resistor goes out without warning, causing the engine to kill seconds after starting. This part was recalled in areas of canada per gm customer satisfaction campaign #01033.

Filed Apr 9, 2004 · Electrical · 68,500 miles · NY

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.

Filed Mar 23, 2004 · Fuel system · 118,089 miles · IN

While driving north bound on us 31 highway on the morning of march 12, 2004, the car suddenly died in heavy traffic. With some effort, I was able to pull the car over to the side of the road. When I tried to restart the car, it would start and suddenly die again. Had car towed to nearest gm dealer for repair. There was no early indication of a malfunction (ie. No warning lamps of a potential problem). Root cause was determined to be a fuel pump resistor. Searching this website revealed that a recall had been conducted for a certain region regarding this malfunction. My concern is that this could have been a potentially fatal incident had a different set of circumstances been in place.

Filed Apr 7, 2002 · Fuel system · MI

While driving on the ohio turnpike, in heavy traffic, the car suddenly lost all power. I managed to maneuver the car to the side of the highway. When I attempted to restart the vehicle, it would turnover, but then immediately lose all power. We had the car towed to a garage. The problem was a failed fuel pump resistor, which was corroded due to its location as designed (in the passenger-side wheel well). Apparently, in canada, owners have been contacted by gm and offered a free retrofit to the firewall. I believe it is a regional recall. Shouldn't gm do the same in the states, I.e. At least states that exhibit similar weather patterns? The loss of power at high speeds seems to be a safety concern. Less experienced drivers may not be able to avoid accidents at higher speeds..

Filed Sep 7, 2001 · Engine, Fuel system · NJ

On two occasions 3.8 v6 engine shut off while traveling at highway speed of 65 MPH. Vehicle was taken to dealer on two occasions, and was unable to duplicate problem. *ak the fuel pump fuse is blowing, but dealer does not know what is causing the fuse to blow and therefore can not fix this problem.