1998 Pontiac Grand Prix suspension problems

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 Jul 24, 2006 · Suspension · 118,915 miles · PA · 1 injury

I hit a very small pothole. Heard clunking and rubbing noises. Was told sway bar was cracked right in half, not to drive the car because it would create tension on other parts. Had car towed. Sway bar was replaced. Owner of the garage that did the work said this repair was quite common in this car.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Suspension · 46,000 miles · PA · crash

In may, the passenger rear coil spring broke for no appant reason. It lodged into the tire and ruined it. This happened before it was rearended in january 2003. Now the rear driver coil spring has broken. I have never heard of coil springs just breaking for no reason. Is there a recall that I do not know about?

Filed Sep 22, 2002 · Suspension · NY

I was backing up after getting gas and my vehicle would not turn left.

Filed Sep 5, 2002 · Suspension · 57,000 miles · NY

The consumer found a bolt head and washer on his driveway and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer found that the sheered off bolt held the back struts to the wheel axle. He also found that the left rear bolt had sheered off *jb

Filed Dec 13, 2001 · Suspension · PA

Torsion bar rusted under bracket, nearly snapped in two. Wheel was held to frame only by strut. Two mechanics told me they "have never seen anything like this in their career as a mechanic" both with over 20 years experience. Gm says its normal wear and tear. My mechanics believe it was inferior part that is expected to hold the wheel to the frame.

Filed Sep 29, 2001 · Lights, Suspension · TN

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.

Filed Jun 18, 2001 · Suspension · TX

There was a noise in right rear of vehicle. Rear trailing arms hit on bottom of vehicle on driver's side and passenger's side which was worse on passenger's side. Consumer contacted dealer, dealer stated will not fix vehicle under warranty because car has been towed and been in ditches. But consumer stated vehicle has not been towed. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jan 11, 2001 · Suspension · OK

While driving at around 20-25mph and making a left turn, then trying to turn back to right, vehicle would turn back. Vehcile would not let consumer turn to right. Contacted dealer, and dealership fixed problem .

Filed Feb 1, 1999 · Brakes, Suspension · NY

At approx. 9200 miles a sudden increase in the braking distance and the pedal effort required to stp. When taking the vehicle in for scheduled maintenance at 9510 miles a noise in the front end was noticed that increased when turning. The noise was traced to the left front hub which was replaced. The brakes were said to be in specification although no quantifiable measurements were taken. The issue remains unresolved.