Trouble Spots for the Grand Prix

I was looking at some information on the Grand Prix and ran across a list of trouble areas for the vehicle that lists the issue and the years it pertained to and thought it might be useful here.


Brake noise: During moderate application, the rear brakes make a moaning sound. New pads are available to correct the problem. (1998-99)

Check-engine light: Chafed wiring harness near the A/C accumulator can cause check-engine light, no-start, ABS warning light, stalling, or poor drivability. (1999-2001)

Coolant leak: The 3.8-liter V6 may leak coolant into the engine from the intake manifold. A new gasket kit, revised throttle body nuts, and sealing compound is available. Redesigned manifolds are also available in the aftermarket. (1997-2004)

Coolant leak: Coolant loss via plastic intake manifold is corrected by installing upgraded manifold and gaskets plus new PCV kit. (1997-03)

Cruise control: If the cruise control cancels when the wipers are running, the cruise control module and ground wires must be replaced. (1997-98)

Door handles: On white cars, the door handles turn yellow from the lock-cylinder grease. The company will replace the cylinders under warranty and there is a colorless grease available. (1997-99)

Doors: The power door locks fail due to a rubber part breaking on the actuator arm inside the door. (1997)

Engine misfire: The 3800 engine develops an ignition miss because the grease in the spark-plug boots causes them to crack. (1997-98)

Engine noise: Ticking on cold startup may be due to excessive piston pin to bore clearance. (1997-98)

Engine temperature: Overheating and coolant loss may be due to rough surface on radiator filler neck. Neck should be sanded smooth and cap replaced. (1999-2000)

Poor transmission shift: The transmission may not shift out of third gear because the wires from the torque-converter switch rub and short out on the air-cleaner housing. (1998)

Tail/brake lights: If water leaks into the left taillight housing, it must be replaced with a countermeasure housing. (1997)

Wipers: The windshield wipers may not park at the bottom of the windshield because water gets into the motor assembly and freezes. (1997-98)

Wipers: The wipers may not stop in the correct position due to a problem with the wiper motor bracket. (2002)

Very nice write-up!!!

I vote for Sticky!!!

I may yet do that, it is rather good information I thought.

wheres the rest of it??????


GOSH!!

very nice. yeah im sure a bunch more could be added to the list.water on the passenger floorboard. cracked sway bars, thats all i can think off right now.

^^^^ Scotty is just slacking!

Originally Posted by UR LOSN

^^^^ Scotty is just slacking!

Well I did mention that I was 'reading' information on the Grand Prix and RAN across that list of troubles so that would lead one to believe that I cut and pasted rather than compiled a list on my own. You are more than welcome to add or contribute if you see a need.

what about water leaking into the tail lights?

How about rear strut mounts going bad, causing a clunking in the rear.

No mention of the power window problems? I don't think I'm the only one with that problem! (Replacing regulators 2 & 3 this week!)

Dont forget the foggy headlight and the bulbs burning out in the DIC and the ignition switch as well as the selonoid