1998 Pontiac Grand Prix Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 499 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2% of the 499 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“My car accelerator stuck on me this morning when I was pulling into a parking space and the next think I knew was up on a snow bank, then when I put foot on brake and was putting it into reverse to come off snowbank, before I could even go near the gas pedal, it flew backwards about 100 feet into a fence, and would only stop when I finally got a hold of the key to turn it off. Whew!! Could have been killed. Took it to the Pontiac dealer because it was still under warranty and they told me they could find nothing wrong, and charged me a 75.00 inspection fee. Could not believe it. …”
NHTSA complaint #739851, filed 2001-01“Consumer was traveling 65 MPH applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Then, vehicle suddenly accelerated uncontrollably. Vehicle continued to speed. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle by pulling the emergency brake in order to stop. Took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the problem could not be duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10100003, filed 2004-11“Vehicle was approaching traffic light when incurred a surge in acceleration. Driver applied brakes but also had to shift to neutral to avoid hitting other vehicle. Drove vehicle .7 miles by shifting between drive and neutral with engine at high RPM. Turned engine off and then plug wires and wiring harness burst into flames.”
NHTSA complaint #540120, filed 1998-08“Consumer accelerated to pass a car and throttle stuck open, consumer was unable to get it to release, the brakes were burned while attempting to stop vehicle, Pontiac would not fix vehicle until a satisfactory reason for the throttle sticking was found.”
NHTSA complaint #883283, filed 2001-03“Vehicle revved up to maximum of 4000 rpms. Consumer had to shut engine off, speed was 20 MPH . Vehicle started to accelerate. But, due to snow on road tires were just spinning. Consumer was able to shut off engine.”
NHTSA complaint #877175, filed 2000-12Related service bulletins
- 10017568Sep 1, 2005Intermittent chuggle or fishbite on light acceleration or a highway speeds with no diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs).
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 7 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 18 | 4% |
| 2003 | 3 | 3% |
| 2002 | 7 | 2% |
| 2001 | 9 | 3% |
| 2000 | 8 | 2% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 16 | 2% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 13 | 8% |
| 1994 | 18 | 8% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 | 5 | 3% |
| 1990 | 3 | 2% |
| 1989 | 2 | 1% |
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 Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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