1998 Pontiac Grand Prix

61 Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs)

TSB List for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 Grand Prix are official communications between Pontiac & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
  • SUSPENSION
  • SUSPENSION:REAR
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
  • SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
  • EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
  • VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
  • VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
  • AIR BAGS
  • SEAT BELTS
  • STRUCTURE
  • STRUCTURE:BODY
  • STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
  • VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • SEATS
  • SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • STEERING

    • TSB #050232003

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017515

      REVISED OUTER TIE ROD END NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION/TIE ROD END JAM NUT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION ADDED. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990232003

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606088

      CONDITIONS WITH STEERING SHUDDER OR VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

    SUSPENSION

    • TSB #709

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10018133

      TIE ROD SPECIFICATIONS REVISED. GM TECH LINK. *TT Read More »

    SUSPENSION:REAR

    • TSB #010866010

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #627538

      INFORMATION REGARDING ITCHING TYPE NOISE FROM REAR OF VEHICLE. *YH Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

    • TSB #010523006A

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623403

      THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES IN THE DISC-BRAKE SUB-SECTION OF BRAKES IN THE APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL. Read More »

    • TSB #010523006

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619792

      SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED FASTENER REQUIREMENTS FOR FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET. *TT Read More »

    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

    • TSB #4615

      Date Announced:
      NONE PROVIDED
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023171

      ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

    • TSB #08-06-04-019

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024787

      L67 ENGINE OIL SMELL OR ODOR, LEAK AT LEFT OR FRONT VALVE COVER (REPLACE VALVE COVER GASKET, GROMMENTS AND SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINERS FOR CYLINDERS 1-3-5). *NJ UPDATED 7/25/2008 *PE Read More »

    • TSB #040601021

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012148

      NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010601002A

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #10000782

      REVISED PISTON PIN REMOVAL / INSTALLATION PROCEDURE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010601008A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634813

      SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010601008

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619177

      SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

    • TSB #020601014

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634708

      SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLATION. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #010601010A

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620810

      SUBJECT REGARDING POLYMER SERVICE PISTONS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990604005A

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619360

      SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON DRIVEABILITY SYMPTONS OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE DUE TO CLOGGED FUEL INJECTORS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990604005

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604343

      SOME OWNERS MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #876002A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #615073

      SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED. Read More »

    • TSB #98576124A

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601915

      COMMENTS ON A TICKING TYPE NOISE THAT BEGINS SHORTLY AFTER COLD ENGINE START-UP AND GRADUALLY DIMINISHES AS THE ENGINE WARMS UP. *YC Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

    • TSB #010601007

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #619176

      ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ Read More »

    • TSB #010601007A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #620835

      EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM

    • TSB #971101776304

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54066

      SUBJECT PERTAINING TO DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS DUE TO FUEL INJECTOR DEPOSITS. *YC Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS

    • TSB #98776304A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600282

      SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOM OF LONG OR HARD STARTS, CHUGGLE, ROUGH IDLE AND LIGHT OR INTERMITTENT MISFIRE. *YC Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #990603007C

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619369

      A CONDITION MAY EXIST IN WHICH THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990603007B

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2000
      NHTSA ID:
      #609721

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1) THE FUEL GAUGE READING INCORRECTLY. 2) LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. 3) FUEL GAUGE MAY FLUCTUATE FROM FULL TO EMPTY. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990603007A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6088901

      CONDITIONS WITH INACCURATE FUEL GAUGE / FLUCTUATES, PREMATURE LOW FUEL CHIME. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #990603007

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607586

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FUEL GAUGE READS INCORRECTLY / FLUCTUATES, AND THE LOW FUEL CHIME SOUNDS PREMATURELY. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #000730002B

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634985

      CONCERNS WITH SLIPS, HARSH UPSHIFT OR GARAGE SHIFTS, LAUNCH SHUDDERS, FLARES, ERRATIC SHIFTS AND INTERMITTENT CONCERNS, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1811 OR P0748 SET. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #010730032B

      Date Announced:
      NOV 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #628928

      SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK. *TT UPDATED *EH Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #990730030A

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619370

      OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE ... Read More »

    • TSB #990730030

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089996

      SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #PIC-5351A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 11, 2011
      NHTSA ID:
      #10042292

      PONTIAC: CERTAIN VEHICLES ARE EXHIBITING INOPERATIVE BLOWER MOTOR, EXCEPT ON HIGH SETTING OR DRL'S INOPERATIVE OR HEADLAMPS INOPERATIVE RATHER HIGH OR LOW BEAMS AND THE REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER IS INOPERATIVE. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

    • TSB #57

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016464

      WIRE HARNESS MAY BE STRETCHED, OR THE PCS MAY NOT BE ORIENTED IN THE SAME POSITION, AFTER INSTALLING A SERVICE REPLACEMENT VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY. GM TECH LINK. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

    • TSB #990604037

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #608390

      SUBJECT ON ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS. *MJS Read More »

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

    • TSB #010842004

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #623963

      INFORMATION STATING THAT THE HEADLAMP CAPSULE CAN NOW BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY FROM THE PARKING LAMP AND FRAME ASSEMBLY. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    • TSB #839607

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602985

      COMMENTS ON SWITCHING BETWEEN LOCAL STATIONS OR CROSS TALK IN METROPOLITAN AREAS WITH SEVERAL STRONG AM STATIONS. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #98739019A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601407

      COMMENTS THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DROPS OUT, OR RELEASES BY ITSELF, WHILE DRIVING WITH THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ON. *YC Read More »

    • TSB #970901739017

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 1997
      NHTSA ID:
      #54330

      LOSS OF OWNER CUSTOMIZATION SETTINGS. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #030867004

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10002878

      PARTS AVAILABILITY FOR SUNROOF REPAIRS. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #33

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619227

      INFORMATION ON REPLACING SUNROOF SUNSHADE STOPS. *TT Read More »

    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

    • TSB #731509A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #609583

      AN ITERMITTENT TYPE HISS NOISE CANBE HEARD AT THE A PILLAR OR MIRROR AREA. THIS CONDITION MAY BE DUE TO AIR TURBULENCE AROUND THE MIRROR STYLING HOLE CAUSING THE OUTER BELT SEAL TO VIBRATE. YD Read More »

    VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

    • TSB #98738205A

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #601123

      CONDITION WITH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS/BLADES PARK AT INCORRECT LOCATION. *YC Read More »

    AIR BAGS

    • TSB #98839010

      Date Announced:
      JUN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602269

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON INTERMITTENTLY OR STAYS ON. *YC Read More »

    SEAT BELTS

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #990851004

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #607564

      SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN ABOUT PAINT CHIPPING ON REAR COMPARTMENT DECK LID AT OUTBOARD END OF REAR SPOILER. *TT Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    • TSB #990866006

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #606533

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF WATERLEAK AT UPPER CORNERS OF DECK LID HEM FLANGE. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #99086300

      Date Announced:
      FEB 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #604338

      CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FRONT EDGE OF THEIR DOOR COMES IN CONTACT W/ THE FRONT FENDER OR PULLS THE FRONT FENDER INWARD. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #831704

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #602983

      CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC Read More »

    STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID

    • TSB #731513

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #600211

      CONCERNS WITH HIGH DECK (TRUNK) LID OPENING AND CLOSING EFFORTS OR LOW Read More »

    VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

    • TSB #050604058

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017568

      INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT Read More »

    SEATS

    • TSB #510

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2003
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016226

      REPAIRING NAPPED FABRIC-SEATS MAY HAVE BEEN UPHOLSTERED IN NAPPED FABRICS WITH DORCHESTER ON THE BOLSTER AND HONEYCOMB ON THE INSERT. *SC Read More »

    SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT

    • TSB #190301

      Date Announced:
      MAR 19, 2001
      NHTSA ID:
      #619234

      CONCERNS WITH FRONT SEAT HEADRESTS THAT WALK UP. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

    • TSB #16NA260

      Date Announced:
      AUG 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10082506

      THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO ... Read More »

    • TSB #839606

      Date Announced:
      AUG 01, 1998
      NHTSA ID:
      #609639

      TRUNK MOUNTED 12 CD CHANGER EJECTS INTERMITTENTLY. YD Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #010844005A

      Date Announced:
      OCT 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012745

      INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

    • TSB #1538

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10005377

      INTERMITTENTLY, THE AUTOMATIC HVAC GOES TO HI BLOWER SPEED EVEN THOUGH THE SYSTEM IS IN OFF POSITION. SIT BULLETIN 1409013. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #3097

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010202

      HVAC SIDE TO SIDE TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE. *SC Read More »

    • TSB #990138005

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 1999
      NHTSA ID:
      #6089978

      EXPERIENCING A LACK OF EXPECTED PERFORMANCE OF THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM IN HOT HUMID WEATHER. *TT Read More »

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    • TSB #020730014A

      Date Announced:
      JUL 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #635006

      INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65-E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS FOR VARIOUS MODELS FROM 1997 THROUGH 2002. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #020730014

      Date Announced:
      APR 01, 2002
      NHTSA ID:
      #634997

      INFORMATION ON SERVICING 4T65E TRANSAXLE SPACER PLATE AND GASKETS. *TT Read More »

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