10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 11
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,881 miles

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problem #13

Oct 212015

Grand Prix

  • 125,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the vehicle was leaking engine oil. The failure occurred without warning. The contact received notification of nhsta campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 125,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fayetteville, AR, USA

problem #12

Dec 302015

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms part not available.

- Austin, MN, USA

problem #11

Oct 302014

Grand Prix

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owned a 1998 Pontiac grand prx. After adding anti-freeze to the vehicle parked in the shed, the contact noticed a small flame under the hood of the vehicle. The fire department was able to extinguish the fire. The vehicle was destroyed. There were no injuries. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part for the recall was unavailable. The contact stated that the failure was directly related to the consequence of the recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Forsyth, IL, USA

problem #10

Jun 112014

Grand Prix

  • 200,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, smoke emitted from underneath the hood. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that flames ignited from the engine compartment area. The contact extinguished the fire himself. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who stated that drops of engine oil deposited onto the exhaust manifold. The mechanic replaced the valve cover gasket, the spark plugs and the belts. The VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the vehicle was repaired prior to the recall notification being received. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,000.

- Lake City, TN, USA

problem #9

Nov 282015

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #8

Oct 142014

Grand Prix

  • miles
Takata recall I have several recalls that pertain to my vehicle. I was notified that it should not be driven until I receive notice when the service parts become available. I am wonder what my next step should be in resolving this matter since there are several recalls that apply. My vehicle is constantly leaking engine oil, fluids causing it to over heat. I was informed that it is part of GM recall 15757 among various others.

- Manhattan, KS, USA

problem #7

Aug 102015

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that there was a progressive leak of oil onto the engine. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the dealer several times for months and they were not able to replicate the failure to prevent the condition from worsening. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) and the dealer was unable to supply the part within a reasonable time frame to receive the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and was unable to determine when the part would become available for the recall repair. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Fredericksburg, VA, USA

problem #6

Jan 092012

Grand Prix

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. While the vehicle was parked, smoke appeared and there was a strong odor of burning oil. The contact checked the engine and noticed oil leaking from the rear head gasket onto the exhaust manifold. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 140,000.

- Castro Valley, CA, USA

problem #5

May 072012

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • miles
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that the engine was over heating and that the thermostat reading kept fluctuating higher as the failure progressed. The vehicle was taken to two different dealers for several repairs that did not remedy the failure. The contact later received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V701000 (engine and engine cooling) years after experiencing the failure and was to schedule the recall repair appointment with the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was not available. VIN tool confirms parts not available.......updated 04/01/16 updated 05/10/18

- Surfside Beach, SC, USA

problem #4

Aug 012015

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 210,000 miles
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

- Cleveland, TX, USA

problem #3

Feb 032009

Grand Prix

  • 70,000 miles
I am aware of the recall on valve cover gaskets but my car the oil pan gasket is also leaking and was told this is another common problem. Leaks a quart per month. Was told on first recall about oil pan gasket.

- Granite City, IL, USA

problem #2

Oct 192015

Grand Prix

  • miles
The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph, there was an odor of burning oil emitted into the vehicle. In addition, the vehicle was leaking oil and smoking from the hood. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

- Sunnyville, TX, USA

problem #1

Jan 012015

Grand Prix

  • 149,000 miles
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.

- El Dorado , CA, USA