1998 Pontiac Grand Prix: windshield wiper failure

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 Feb 14, 2007 · Visibility · 103,400 miles · IN

Windshield wipers park in wrong position when snowing or icy outside. This causes wiper arms to criss-cross and bend badly and becomes dangerous when conditions are bad outside.

Filed Feb 12, 2007 · Visibility · 62,000 miles · NM

Tl*- the contact stated that yhe 1998 pontiac grand prix gtp, ha had windshield wiper motor problems. T in 2001 he had the windshield wiper motor replaced. The contact stated that the windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and the crescent in the crank assembly. While driving in the rain the drive's pin separated again ,and driver's side wiper stopped working again. The contact stated that he contacted general motor to try and get them to take responsibility for this problem. The contact found a recall 99v348000 with the same problem on the 1997 pontiac gran prix. The contact felt that all grand prix vehicles with this type of pin in the wiper should be on the recall. The contact called gm and filed a complaint with case# 71-481-566-952. The current mileage was 104000, and the failure mileage was 62000.

Filed Jul 16, 2006 · Visibility · 75,000 miles · NY

My 1998 pontiac grand prix gtp has had multiple failures of the wiper assembly, leaving me in dangerous situations. These failures occur primarily in winter but sometimes in warmer weather. The wipers fail to function with little or no warning, and are expensive to repair.

Filed Mar 21, 2005 · Visibility · 115,000 miles · IN

1. Have had problems with windshield wipers for past 2 years 2. Wipers stay in upright position impairing vision 3. Am now having repairs done at my own expense. Gm knows there has been a problem and had a recall on some older models (my son's - this is how I know) and refuses to repair all vehicles with the same problem. I have e-mailed my complaint to them amd have gotten the run around.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Lights · 60,000 miles · MI

My 1998 pontiac grand prix has the same windshield wiper parking problems as the 1997 were recalled for. They park in the middle of the windshield, causing restricted vision when driving. Gm acknowledges that the 1997's were recalled for the same problem, but they will not fix the 1998's, and we have had to have them fixed twice. Also two headlight lenses have popped out, causing the headlights to burn out, leaving us unexpectedly with no lights at night.

Filed Jun 28, 2003 · Visibility · 92,000 miles · MO

I own a 1998 pontiac grand-prix. My windshield wipers stop in the up-right position. This has caused impaired vision. I know that the 1997 model was recalled for the same malfunction. I am the mother of three children and safety is most important issue when I purchase a car. Unfortunately this is not under warranty and a very expensive part to replace. I do not feel this should go out at only 94,000 miles.

Filed Feb 21, 2003 · Visibility · 93,000 miles · IL

The windshield wipers on my 1998 pontiac grand prix fail when ice builds up under them. This has happened 3 times in the last 2 years. The cost of repairing this is between $120.00 and $140.00. This is hazardous because the wipers stop in the middle of the windshield and obstructs the driver' vision. I have contacted pontiac numerous times concerning this problem but to no avail. Many other owners of this style of automobile have had the same problem.

Filed Feb 18, 2003 · Visibility · 100,500 miles · NC

I own a 1998 pontiac grand prix which exhibited the same problem described in 99v348000. It has come to my attention that gm has added the 1998 models to ther service bulletin (http://www.pace317.com/gp/tsb/98wipers.html) it would be helpful if the 1998 model were added to this recall.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Visibility · MI

Windshield wiper cam had to be replaced on four separate occasions because wipers would stop operating while running. Dealer notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Mar 2, 2001 · Visibility · MI

There's recall 99v348000 on 1997 pontiac, grand prix for windshield wipers, but not for 1998. Consumer stated that when turning off windshield wipers they suppose to park and stay down, but instead they come back up, and edhalf, blocking driver's vision.

Filed Dec 20, 2000 · Visibility · OH

Windshield wiper arm parked in the up position.