1998 Pontiac Grand AM electrical system problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Was driving on interstate 287 in new jersey when engine cut off causing loss of brakes, power steering. Caused accident when ran off road due to lack of power steering and inability to effectively brake. Took to dealer who replaced crankshaft sensor that did not repair problem. After car was…”
filed Jun 19, 2014
“1998 pontiac grand am. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle engine made an unusual noise, when she started it. *smd the consumer stated she turned the ignition off, thinking the noise would stop, but it did not. She took the keys out of the ignition and it continued to make the sound. The vehicle…”
filed May 8, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 04V036000 · Jan 27, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020
Electrical System problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 40 | 39% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 140 | 48% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 134 | 41% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 148 | 37% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 232 | 43% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 130 | 19% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 132 | 16% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 105 | 27% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 122 | 27% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 120 | 29% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 71 | 19% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 51 | 25% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM
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.