1998 Pontiac Grand AM Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 8%of 172 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 92,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the steering of the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM, 8% of the 172 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 92,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Fluid was leaking by passenger side front tire. Also, noticed a whining noise when turning. Car has 40,000 miles on it. Repair shop had to replace the rack & pinion and heater core. Cost for repairs: $700.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10193293, filed 2007-06, 40,000 miles“While driving 40 MPH on a wet road surface vehicle swerved. Consumer lost control of the vehicle, an dit was was forced off the road into a wooded area, where vehicle spinned several times and hit several small trees. Vehicle was towed to a body shop. Mechanic determined that the right tie rod wore out and the left tie rod was getting worn out. Consumer stated, that front wheel bearing was repaired under a recall on may 5, 2004 at a dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10092725, filed 2004-09, 142,572 miles“Consumer heard a loud noise, then the steering wheel became very loose with a lot of play. The mechanic stated the steering mechanism broke from the firewall. The dealer has been contacted. Please describe further.”
NHTSA complaint #10073417, filed 2004-05, 92,000 miles“Consumer was unable to turn left. Dealer stated that rack and pinion failed. A recall for the steering rack and pinion was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10099421, filed 2004-11, 114,000 miles“Theft system activates on car w/o warning when trying to start car. Car thinks it's being stolen. It starts and then shuts down with theft system light blinking. Can only move by towing it away. Have had it to dealer on 5 different occasions. Last time replace instrument cluster module, the next day hit a bump and thft system light came on. Did this on 4 occasions but car started after cutting it off. Last time about 5 weeks after last repair, it gave me no warning when I tried to start it. The theft system activated and it shut the car down. …”
NHTSA complaint #733867, filed 2000-10Related service bulletins
- 10012577Aug 1, 2003Revised steering wheel position sensor or steering shaft lower bearing replacement procedure and steering wheel position sensor centering procedure.
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8 | 8% |
| 2004 | 15 | 5% |
| 2003 | 14 | 4% |
| 2002 | 22 | 6% |
| 2001 | 24 | 4% |
| 2000 | 34 | 5% |
| 1999 | 70 | 8% |
| 1998 | 14 | 8% |
| 1997 | 21 | 5% |
| 1996 | 19 | 4% |
| 1995 | 13 | 3% |
| 1994 | 56 | 15% |
| 1993 | 14 | 7% |
| 1992 | 14 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 4% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 5 | 11% |
| 1988 | 3 | 10% |
| 1987 | 4 | 14% |
| 1986 | 3 | 27% |
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Grand AM
38 complaintsElectrical system
33 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsFuel system
9 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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology