1998 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP Supercharge review from North America
"Don't waste your money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Window regulator on front passenger side went out three weeks after purchase.
Both headlamps fell off within one month of purchase.
Tail lamps are coming off. You can see the taillamps separating from the car. Moisture gets inside.
Drive Side Information Center shorted three months after purchase.
Door clips have broken off so the door panels just hang. When you close the door the whole door rattles. This has happened to three of the four doors.
Air Conditioner compressor and orifice tube had to be replaced.
Driver side control center for the windows and door lock fell into the door. Left front window regulator and switch shorted out.
Oil pan and valve cover gaskets had to be replaced.
The audio steering wheel controls have shorted out. If I turn the steering wheel to the left the radio blares full blast. I cannot control the radio with the steering wheel controls. My extended warranty has expired so I will have to fix this on my own.
Seat belt reminder light comes on and stays on while I'm driving even though I have my seat belt on.
I cannot use the accessory power outlet that is located on the passenger side, near the floor. I cannot use my cell phone charger or my car vacuum in that outlet.
Interior light on the drive side door has fallen off. I didn't realize it was loose until I closed the door one day and it got crushed.
I have just about 60,000 miles on my car and I can tell that my transmission will be going out pretty soon.
General comments?
This car is falling apart from the inside out. There are many more things wrong that I just can't think of. There are a lot of these similar problems reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and I am surprised that Pontiac hasn't done a voluntary recall.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 6/10 |
| Comfort marks | 3/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 25000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 59500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2004 |

