1998 Pontiac Grand Prix steering problems

Filed Jul 24, 2019 · Steering · 168,000 miles · MI

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

Filed Aug 25, 2016 · Engine, Steering · 178,000 miles · IL

There are a lot of recalls on my poniac grand prix se. They have affected the safety of myself and my child. The steering fluid leaks from the car after something was replaced on a recall a while back. Recently while I was in traffic my car stopped going and overheated a lot. This car always runs hot. It may have something to do with the most recent recall. But this car will no longer even start up. How do I find out if the recalls are responsible for my car breaking down on me? Also in the letter I received in the mail said to park my car and not drive it. Yet the didn't have the parts in to replace and fix the issue. Is there a way to be compensated for this. I need a reliable car and really wish I hadn't purchased one with so many issues.

Filed Sep 9, 2015 · Steering · 127,921 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. While driving at an unknown speed, excessive force was required when attempting to make a turn. The dealer stated that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 02v286000 (steering). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 127,921.

Filed Mar 6, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 149,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering wheel seized, the vehicle overheated, and there was a burning odor. The failure recurred on various occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 149,000.

Filed May 17, 2011 · Engine, Fuel system · 180,000 miles · NE

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.

Filed Nov 27, 2010 · Steering · 147,000 miles · AL

1998 pontiac grand prix, 147,000 miles. Signs and symptoms of steering failure are consistent with gm recall #02049 and the federal safety agency campaign id 02v28600. Failure of the rack and pinion steering system. Can barely turn the car left anymore due to the failure of the rack & pinion system. Several calls to gm and pontiac ended with them saying my VIN # is not in the recall. When the car causes a crash and kills someone, I plan to sue both pontiac and gm.

Filed Aug 30, 2010 · Steering · 95,000 miles · WI

98 grand prix loses power steering when turning left at low speed. This is exactly like the problem described in recall#02v286000. This car was brought in for that service recall back in 2003 at 39,000 miles. The car now has 95,000 miles and the problem is back. It would appear that the recall fix was only temporary. The cars are still potentially dangerous to drive after the recall fix has been performed. Gm will not repair the car again since they claim they only have to fix it once. The problem has returned, and if it was not safe the 1st time and had to be recalled, it should be recalled again until they get it right.

Filed Dec 10, 2009 · Steering · 100,000 miles · MO

Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly. These and some other retainers used in vehicles assembled between january 1, 1996 and october 31, 1997, could fail and permit the ball bearings to escape.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Steering · 145,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. While driving 5 MPH and attempting to park the vehicle, the contact noticed that the steering wheel was difficult to turn left. The wheel felt as if there was no power steering and it was nearly impossible to maneuver the vehicle. The vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion). He called pontiac directly and they stated that they were not responsible for the repairs since the vehicle was excluded from the recall. Currently, the vehicle is parked at the contact's residence and has not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 145,000.

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Steering · 105,000 miles · IN

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. While attempting to make a left turn at 40 MPH, the vehicle continued to drive forward. Upon further investigation, the contact determined that the rack and pinion was the cause of the failure. The VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 02v286000 (steering:rack and pinion). The contact is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer. There will be no compensation provided. The failure mileage was 105,000 and current mileage was 107,000. Updated 03-06-09 *bf updated 03/09/09