NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Headlights Problems

1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (Page 7 of 7)

7.2

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
7,597 miles

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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems

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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments (Page 7 of 7)

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problem #15

Jul 091999

Grand Prix

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Problem 1. head lamp moisture inside lens assembly. Dealer said problem within allowable limits. Problem 2. left headlamp cover fell off while driving. Out of town at time. Purchased new headlamp assembly upon return at cost of $76.25. Right headlamp assembly still collects excessive moisture. Problem 3. reported some type of oil/power steering leak. Fluid drips on garage floor. Dealer replaced oil pan and gasket on 07/09/1999. Leak continued. Dealer replaced power steering shaft seal on 10/27/1999. Leak still continues to happen. Power steering pump looks bad.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #14

Oct 051999

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Head lamp seal failed on five occasions. Mjs

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #13

Sep 281999

Grand Prix

  • miles
Headlight plastic lens had fallen off both lights, whenever the bugs hit either light. This causes them to blow out. Have been to dealer & was informed to contact manufacturer. Need headlight replacement.

- Batesburg, SC, USA

problem #12

Sep 251999

Grand Prix

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlamps accumulate condensation. Left headlamp cover recently fell off, exposing bulb. Had to obtain entire headlamp assembly through dealer parts dept.--part and labor approx $130. Air bag warning light came on around Jul 1999, and has remained on. Have not had checked yet.

- Schertz, TX, USA

problem #11

Jun 011999

Grand Prix

  • miles
Headlight covers fall off when driving and headlights go out. Dangerous for night driving. I've spoke with many other owners and look up information on the internet. This is a common problem with the glue they used to seal the headlights. The replacement headlight covers have a different sealant that fixes the problem. Both headlight covers fell off on different dates.

- Rogers, AR, USA

problem #10

Mar 131999

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle parked. Noticed headlight cover was loose & wobbly. Touched cover & it fell off in consumers hand. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check & replace cover.

- Center City, MN, USA

problem #9

Apr 011999

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlight lenses keep falling off, causing the bulb to explode. Moisture gets inside the lens. Manufacturer had them replaced the first time 11/98. Currently, manufacturer will not repair them due to expired warranty. This causes a distortion of the head lights when they are in use. The moisture is not drying out.

- Catlettsburg, KY, USA

problem #8

Mar 101998

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Headlight lens pops out of the assembly due to moisture that has developed inside the bulb housing, headlights go out when lens pops off. Entire headlight unit must be replaced..et.

- Catlettsburg, KY, USA

problem #7

Sep 301996

Grand Prix

  • miles
Headlights constantly fog over on the inside and visibility is dramatically reduced. Dealer refuses to fix the headlights. "they all do that" is their quote. Please help, I can't see at night!

- St. Amant, LA, USA

problem #6

Jul 031998

Grand Prix

  • miles
The headlight assembly collects condensation and eventually falls off. This has happened twice, once on each side

- Glen Ellyn, IL, USA

problem #5

Mar 151999

Grand Prix

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Headlamp covers fell off on both sides and replacement part did same.

- Alden, NY, USA

problem #4

Feb 191999

Grand Prix

  • miles
Sealed headlamp module fell apart while driving.

- Louisville, KY, USA

problem #3

Jul 041998

Grand Prix

  • miles
Was driving approximately 40mph, when the headlights had exploded. Had no warning. Had the first one done at approximately 33,000 miles while under warranty. The 2nd time headlights blew a out at approximately 50,000 on jauary 9, 1999.

- Franklin, TN, USA

problem #2

Jan 101999

Grand Prix

  • miles
Headlamp covers fall off due to improper sealant applied between cover and lamp assembly, exposing lamp assembly and bulb to weather conditions, resulting in explosive failure of halogen bulb. Similar incident occured on same vehicle with right front headlamp 6 mos. Previous. Assembly replaced at no charge by dealer. Remaining sealant in headlamp assembly is completely dried and brittle to the point where it crumbles to dust when handled. This adhesive couldn't hold a stamp on an envelope!!!

- Seminole, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 111998

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Electrical short in the headlamps caused failure.

- Bronx, NY, USA

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