The first thing I noticed about my car is that I have this chirping noise in the dash whenever the heat or a/c is on.
I had to replace tires and brakes after owning the car one year at 25,000 miles.
I had to replace the serpentine belt because it was wearing thin at this time also.
The driver's side headlight capsule fell off as I was going down the road. Luckily, it was still under warranty.
As I approached 35,000 miles, my alternator went out.
The battery was replaced shortly thereafter.
The passenger side corner light capsule fell off at 51,000 miles. I replaced it at cost from a body shop for $60.
Passenger side fog light went out and cost $15 to replace bulb.
Heater hose got a hole in it at 62,000 miles so I replaced all hoses for $360. This was not done right by the dealership and had to be redone 3 times.
Since this was not done right, my water pump went out. Made dealership pay for it.
Currently at 66,600 miles, I need new tires, the brakes make an awful noise, and the temp is running 210 while idling.
My oil filter gasket is leaking.
The dealership says the head gasket needs to be replaced.
Did I mention the condensation build up in the taillights and headlights?
The car has great get up and go and is very stylish: however, GM made it cheaply.
Brakes are pretty common to need replacement (pads and a simple rotor turning) but, if you have been rotating your tires at 7500 miles or so, you should be able to get 40-50,000 on the set.
My 1998 Grand Prix has 111,642 miles. I have replaced the belts, tires (2X), light bulbs, power window repair, heater/air conditioner fan, waterpump etc., and I am now scheduled for my 2nd brake replacement. I have maintained the car with tire rotations, oil changes, repair of malfunctioning parts, etc. The car sometimes hesitate when accelerating as if it is not getting gas. I will not purchase another because of replacement/repairs are expensive and the dealer cannot always diagnosis and repair the problem.
I have a 1998 grand prix gt with 62,299 miles on it. I purchased this car brand new. I have taken care of it and still had problems. My air bag system light kept flashing and had to have it fixed. Luckily it was under warranty. The alternator went out at 35,000 miles. The headlight covers kept falling off. I also get condensation in the headlight covers. I have had to have the passenger door molding reattached numerous times. I have had the blower motor in the ac/heating replaced twice. I have had the power window motor replaced. The rear main seal was leaking. I had to get a new water pump at 45,000 miles. I just had to have the intake manifold gasket fixed for $800.00. I like the style of the car, but I will never purchase another GM vehicle again.
I have a 1998 GTP with over 92,000 miles. At 30,000 I had to have my rotors shaved because they were warping in the front. My front Brake pads were replaced in 2000 at around 55,000 miles. My water pump finally went out in March 2005 - 7 years!!. Went to Schucks, and got the right part number B130-1780 "GMB" brand for $60 (includes gasket). Replaced my 93" belt that goes over alternator, etc with part #4060930 a Gatorback Brand. Get gatorbacks they last a lot longer, especially if your planning on keeping your car for more than 7 years. Other than that, I just replaced as a habit my fuel filter at 85,000 miles. Remember, our cars can take the 1995+ Chevy Blazer oil filters. Napa part #91036.
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