1999 Pontiac Grand Prix Suspension Problems

“While making a turn, heard loud clunking noise. Took car to mechanic, discovered outer end of sway bar on passenger side broke clean through, just before bolt. Car only had 45,500 miles.”

“Front driver side noise coming from suspension. Took car to midas, problem found left front sway bar mount had broken and was no longer attached to the frame. Replaced front sway bar, cost $400 parts and labor.”

“Right rear spring broke. No load in vehicle and no rust on spring. Started rattling, first week in june, thought it was the stabilizer links which had been replaced on the front about one year ago. The rattle was the bottom coil of the spring. It could have the tire, so I installed the compact spare to allow more clearance. Took the car to pepboys where the front links and alignment was done last fall. They estimated the repair at over $600.00 to include both rear springs. Maybe all the springs are bad, but your data base does not show and information regarding this problem. …”

“Dt: the contact stated while attempting to make a turn there was a popping noise that came from underneath the vehicle. He pulled the vehicle into garage and inspected underneath the vehicle. He discovered the sway bar broke. He contacted the manufacturer, and they offered no assistance in the repair of the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer. The service mechanic determined the sway bar broke because it was hollow, the previous design on earlier models was solid. No repairs have been made due to the excessive cost. Updated 01/05/06.”

“On april 30, 2012, I took my car to be inspected and I was told the sway bar was cracked and needed replaced. After calling many junk yards to look for a used one, I am finding out that this is a common problem among these vehicles. I have called just about every junk yard within 30 miles of me and constantly am told we have quite a few but they are all cracked on the passenger side which is where mine is cracked. Seeing that this is part is used not only on the grand prixs but other GM passenger cars and mini vans, I feel that since this is a safety issue, it needs recalled.”