2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
51,333 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

The NHTSA is the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints can be spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem. See the Back button — blue bar at the very top of the page — to explore more.

Get notified about new defects, investigations, recalls & lawsuits for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Am:

Unsubscribe any time. We don't sell/share your email.

problem #3

May 042006

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,000 miles
Fluid was leaking by passenger side front tire. Also, noticed a whining noise when turning. Car has 40,000 miles on it. Repair shop had to replace the rack & pinion and heater core. Cost for repairs: $700.

- Moreno Valley, CA, USA

Add Complaint
problem #2

Apr 202004

Grand Am

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,000 miles
Consumer was unable to turn left. Dealer stated that rack and pinion failed. A recall for the steering rack and pinion was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.

- Norcross, GA, USA

Add Complaint
problem #1

Sep 282004

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While backing out in reverse or driving vehicle had a rattling sound. Consumer noticed that while shifting the steering wheel jerked. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the rack and pinion needed to be replaced.

- Fuquay Varina, NC, USA

Add Complaint