1998 Pontiac Grand AM suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“General motors need to recall their vehicles to diagnosis this major issue. My case number with gm 1382341310 however, they wont assist me and said they are closing my case. I informed them not to I am not done with this issue with them... This is a very serious problem or defect with my general…”
filed Dec 28, 2005
“Noise heard in front end going over bumps. Failure= lower control arm rear bushings separating from control arm.left and right sides. Correction+ replacement of lower control arms”
filed May 7, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Grand AM years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 3 | 3% |
| 2004 Grand AM | 7 | 2% |
| 2003 Grand AM | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 Grand AM | 10 | 3% |
| 2001 Grand AM | 16 | 3% |
| 2000 Grand AM | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 Grand AM | 107 | 13% |
| 1997 Grand AM | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 Grand AM | 30 | 7% |
| 1995 Grand AM | 12 | 3% |
| 1994 Grand AM | 15 | 4% |
| 1993 Grand AM | 4 | 2% |
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.