1998 Pontiac Grand AM power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while exiting a vehicle parked in a driveway on a slight incline with the keys out of the ignition, the vehicle rolled backwards without warning. The vehicle rolled onto the foot of the contact, which left the contact trapped for 18 hours. Minor bruising injuries were…”
filed Dec 7, 2006
“Brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced after 20,000 miles. Have had to replace 5 yr batteries 3 times now at my own expense. Last time resulted in car needing to be towed and key not being able to be taken out of ignition. Tried jump starting and electrical system over heated. My complaint is…”
filed Mar 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 11 | 4% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 6 | 2% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 13 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 17 | 3% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 32 | 4% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 22 | 6% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 33 | 7% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 33 | 8% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 22 | 6% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 19 | 9% |
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.