1998 Pontiac Grand Prix transmission problems

Filed Oct 30, 2015 · Electrical, Engine · 210,000 miles · TX · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1998 pontiac grand prix. After reversing from the driveway, the contact noticed fluid leaking on the pavement. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that there was a fuel and transmission fluid leakage. As a result, the transmission kit and oil pan were replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 210,000. Updated 02/18/16*lj

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 Dec 27, 2008 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · PA

I purchased a 1998 pontiac grand prix gtp from a friend of mine with about 97,000 miles on it. He said it was in good shape and running good. About 4 months after I bought it, it had around 102,000 miles on it and the transmission started to go. It suddenly wouldn't shift from park into gear sometimes. I had very little power in reverse, I had to rev the engine to 3500 rpms to get the car to budge in reverse. Then the check engine light came on. I took it to a mechanic and he said the transmission had to be replace. He referred me to a shop that only works on transmissions and they confirmed that it had to be rebuilt. It cost around 2,000$ dollars and I have since read that this model car has a known problem for transmission failure around 100,000 miles.

Filed Apr 21, 2004 · Transmission · KS

Transmission started making a whining noise and at times would shift hard and sudden. Took to trans. Shop, was told pontiac had put out a bulletin stating a problem with the trans. And what was wrong if a certain code came up.it turns out they have been having trouble with the pressure sensors on the trans.,and need to be replaced.this ended up costing 500.00. I called the pontiac dealer and was told it was something they were having trouble with but there was no recall.

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Transmission · 57,700 miles · NY

This is the second transmission that I have had to put into my wife's 1998 pontiac grand prix. The first one died at 3600 miles and gm installed that one under warranty. Now with just 57,700 miles on the car I am having the same exact problem and the car is technically out of its 5 year/50,000 mile warranty. The car is in no way abused and I religiously change the transmission fluid every 20,000 to 25,000 miles. I am an engineer and I know what quality is. From my search on the internet it's obvious that there is a big problem with these transmissions and it appears that gm is coping out on its responsibilities to its customers. I am the original owner of a 1969 pontiac lemans and with 220,000 miles on it I still have the original transmission (that's quality). It's time that gm owns up to this apparent design deficiency and reimburse grand prix owners for this problem. I can assure gm that this is the last american car that I ever buy and the same goes for my children and their children!!!!

Filed Nov 7, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Ignition key occasionally (sometimes for few minutes,sometimes for days) gets stuck in the ignition lock in a slightly turned position. I've had this problem since 2002. One repair shop suggested that there may be a problem with shifter - brake pedal - ignition lock, but decided not to touch it.

Filed Jul 26, 2003 · Electrical, Transmission · 82,307 miles · MN · fire

Battery blew-up and started small fire after I noticed the positive termanal leeking as I diconected the battery it blew acid all over the car and myself causing a small fire after replacing the factery AC delco battery the transmision slips when switching from 2nd gear to 3rd gear.

Filed Jun 3, 2003 · Transmission · KS

Transmission sometimes will start to make a loud whining noise and start to shift hard and sudden. Doesn't do it all the time,usually after I have been driving a while. Also sometimes feels like it is surging. I heard the 3800 transmissions were a good transmission, I don't know.

Filed Nov 18, 2002 · Transmission · MN

Consumer stated that they could change the gears when foot is off brakes. Dealer notified ts