1998 Pontiac Grand AM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 5%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM, 5% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 1998 grnad am gt and for the past two years I have had fuel injector problems. I have had all six injectors replaced twice totaling over $600.00 each time. Other people that I know who also own 1996-1999 grand ams/grand prix have also seem to have the same problems. The injector cleaners that are one the market don't seem to get rid of the build up and eventually they need to be replaced. I believe that there is some kind of defect in the injectors and would like an investigation to find out.”
NHTSA complaint #10142319, filed 2005-11, 80,000 miles“Car looses power at random times, in town, 75 MPH on the interstate, upon leaving from a dead stop, etc. Dealership has had car more than 10 times and 45 days and is unable to fix problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10056702, filed 2004-02, 32,000 miles“Non-metallic fuel line had ruptured from the metallic line. This caused gasoline to spray over entire engine. Vehicle was towed to dealer for repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10073072, filed 2004-05, 80,425 miles“I have had a new transmission, calipers, gear shift mechanism,2 lighters, alternator,2 sets of window motors, 1 broken motor mount,strut torque wasnt bolted to the car when leased, a radial pull in 1 tire in which I had to pay to have replaced, tire scraping on fender right after leasing, 2 new headlamps,fuel cap, battery, and have had a short somewhere and dealer refused to locate. Dealer and Pontiac customer division refuse a buy back or trade in. Sent package to general motors to make them aware of the situation and they refused the package all together. …”
NHTSA complaint #725050, filed 2000-07“A leaking fuel line is not acceptable from a 2yr old car which would cause a fire,also there is no reason (permiting that the vehicle is not abused) that an intake gasket should be replaced at less than 70,000 miles, esspecially if history on the 3.1l engine no matter what vehicle it is in has this problem for such a period of time and has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #732697, filed 2000-09Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10157018Sep 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10137901May 9, 2014This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 | 15% |
| 2004 | 14 | 5% |
| 2003 | 20 | 6% |
| 2002 | 15 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 7% |
| 2000 | 49 | 7% |
| 1999 | 41 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 5% |
| 1997 | 19 | 5% |
| 1996 | 25 | 6% |
| 1995 | 18 | 4% |
| 1994 | 13 | 3% |
| 1993 | 7 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 4% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 2 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM
38 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsSteering
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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