Consumer received recall notice 00v287000/ engine starter. Also, experienced problems with switch that controlled exterior lights of vehicle malfunctioning. Exterior lights would stop operating when switching between dim and bright. At times, there was smell of burning wires. *ak ping of tilt on steering column backed out twice. The replacement new switch failed. The dash lights were out. The window brackets were weak. The front disc brake pads failed frequently.
1994 Pontiac Grand Am lights complaints
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Since purchased new this car has been nothing but trouble. Now there is a switch recall in 2001. Why hasn't something been done about all the other complaints. Last week the cranksensor went out while driving 55mph. Car stopped running
Headlights go off, dimming will bring them back on.
While driving at night consumer had on high beams, and when switching to low beams all lights went out, consumer had to switch back and forth, and then lights came back on.
Consumer experiencing various different electrical problems with low beams not working. Also, hazard lights stay on, and high beams work intermittently. Consumer noted problem may be linked to pontiac's most recent recall.
While driving with lights on dashboard, headlights would constantly go out, and at this time, were not working. Also, tail lights worked erratically. Consumer was unable to drive without lights. In addition, starter and battery had to be replaced.
The headlight trouble almost caused vehicle to leave road at high speed. I found that when they cut out, I need to put high beams on & then switch back to low beams. Seatbacks for both front seats will fly foward during heavy braking. A mechanic advised me that the seat backs were supposed to move foward like this, I would like this fixed. As for the driver window, many other grand am owners tell me that they have same problem - this one has cost me over $100 in drying out my vehicle interior and repairs.
Windshield wiper's are working intermittently, and alsso work occasionally when consumer uses the turn signal.
Vehicle experiences a squeaking noise coming from the steering wheel, indicating a failure in the power steering which may cause a crash. Also, problems with passenger's door latch which won't open from the inside/high beam in the headlights is inoperative/struts malfunctioned too early, and when applying gas pedal, vehicle hesitates which may cause a crash. Dealer cannot determine the problem. Please provide further information.
There is a wiring short and the interior lights will go off and sometimes the headlights. Usually happens when using turn signal. Also when turning on flashers the ABS light comes on. The right interior turn signal light stays on when lights are on. Also the steering column vinyl covering over the airbag has split down the pontiac symbol exposing the airbag.
Front headlights will go out during driving or when lights are switched between brights and low beams. Lights have gone out completely and will not come on rendering the car useless for night driving.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
While attempting to start engine, smoke came from the ignition switch. A small fire occured under the center park plug wire.
When engaging high beams, failure occurs.
Whenever the dimmer lights are used, all the lights would go out. Can play with dimmer & switch and all lights back on again. Turn signal does not work properly. Needs to use emergency flasher to get the turn signal to work like it should.
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