The service and repair manual for the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix — 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 3.1L V6 engines, 5 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Pontiac published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV, supercharged 3.8L V6 — 232 cu in, OHV 3.1L V6 — OHV |
| Trims | GTP Sedan 4-Door · GT Sedan 4-Door · SE Sedan 4-Door · GT Coupe 2-Door · GTP Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 5 recalls · 618 complaints · 65 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Grand Prix manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 101
- General Information 1,702
- Accessories & Equipment 461
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 215
- Body & Frame 267
- Maintenance 36
- Brakes 397
- Restraints 134
- Drivelines & Axles 17
- Steering 140
- Electrical 276
- Suspension 98
- Engine Mechanical 301
- Transmission 620
- Engine Performance 1,304
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 118
- Radiator Cap Pressure 15
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Grand Prix
- Engine And Engine Cooling — engine · 15V701000Engine oil that drips onto the hot surface of the exhaust manifold may result in a fire.
- Steering · 09E005000A broken steering knuckle could result in loss of steering control and a possible crash without warn.
- Exterior Lighting — headlights · 09E025000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 09V116000If the manifold is hot enough and the oil runs below the heat shield, it may ignite into a small fla.
- Exterior Lighting · 09E012000Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Owners have filed 618 complaints and Pontiac has issued 65 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Grand Prix. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Grand Prix manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Grand Prix?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 3.8L V6 and 3.8L V6 and 3.1L V6 across the GTP Sedan 4-Door, GT Sedan 4-Door, SE Sedan 4-Door, GT Coupe 2-Door, GTP Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Pontiac published for this year.
What 1998 Grand Prix problems does it help with?
5 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Grand Prix, covering engine and engine cooling, steering, exterior lighting. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Pontiac dealers.
Does it include 1998 Grand Prix wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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