1998 Pontiac Grand Prix engine problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a problem I drop my car off at the Chevy dealership to get a recall done and they only did one value cover when there are two value cover both was leaking so why only one got change that don't make any since when both value cover leaks oil too cause a fire just like the recalls says it will…”
filed May 26, 2023
“The contact owns a 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated that he noticed oil spots on the ground underneath the vehicle. The contact then stated that upon inspection, he checked under the vehicle and noticed that oil was leaking from the valve cover gasket. No warning light was illuminated…”
filed Sep 15, 2022
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles were previously repaired under recalls 08V-118, 09V-116, and 15V-201 to…Campaign 15V701000 · Oct 26, 2015
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 09V116000 · Apr 8, 2009
- Engine and Engine CoolingCampaign 08V118000 · Mar 12, 2008
Engine problems in other Grand Prix years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Grand Prix | 19 | 13% |
| 2007 Grand Prix | 28 | 13% |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 32 | 13% |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 14 | 9% |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 98 | 22% |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 31 | 29% |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 86 | 26% |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 65 | 21% |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 73 | 16% |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 50 | 12% |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 45 | 6% |
| 1989 Grand Prix | 1 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.