1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 3%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,958miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3% of the 499 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,958 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.
“In may, the passenger rear coil spring broke for no appant reason. It lodged into the tire and ruined it. This happened before it was rearended in january 2003. Now the rear driver coil spring has broken. I have never heard of coil springs just breaking for no reason. Is there a recall that I do not know about?”
NHTSA complaint #10070050, filed 2004-01, 46,000 miles“I hit a very small pothole. Heard clunking and rubbing noises. Was told sway bar was cracked right in half, not to drive the car because it would create tension on other parts. Had car towed. Sway bar was replaced. Owner of the garage that did the work said this repair was quite common in this car.”
NHTSA complaint #10163273, filed 2006-07, 118,915 miles“The gas tank is not sealed in the middle allowing gas and fuel vapor to leak from car! All the sway bar on the driver side has separated due to the rack and pinion, car has no sound when turning to the right but if you try and turn the car to the left it is as if the power steering is going out and make a loud grinding noise and is getting very difficult to turn left, also the windshield wiper do not work proper and cause problems in the rain, the key get stuck in the ignition all the time,feel as if motor is twisting or moving forward, will be contacting Pontiac due to recalls and problems…”
NHTSA complaint #10401196, filed 2011-05, 180,000 miles“The consumer found a bolt head and washer on his driveway and took the vehicle to the dealer. The dealer found that the sheered off bolt held the back struts to the wheel axle. He also found that the left rear bolt had sheered off”
NHTSA complaint #8017926, filed 2002-09, 57,000 miles“Torsion bar rusted under bracket, nearly snapped in two. Wheel was held to frame only by strut. Two mechanics told me they have never seen anything like this in their career as a mechanic both with over 20 years experience. Gm says its normal wear and tear. My mechanics believe it was inferior part that is expected to hold the wheel to the frame.”
NHTSA complaint #755606, filed 2001-12Related service bulletins
- 10018133Sep 1, 2005Tie rod specifications revised. Gm tech link.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 4% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 15 | 3% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 12 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 16 | 3% |
| 1999 | 10 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 3% |
| 1997 | 26 | 3% |
| 1996 | 2 | 3% |
| 1995 | 4 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 3% |
| 1991 | 4 | 2% |
| 1990 | 13 | 7% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 6 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
90 complaintsExterior lighting
90 complaintsSteering
89 complaintsElectrical system
51 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
49 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine
33 complaintsAir bags
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsFuel system
20 complaintsOther or unknown
14 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology