2004 Pontiac Grand Am: windshield wiper failure

Filed Feb 23, 2011 · Body, Visibility · 162,000 miles · MS

I have had to replace the windshield wiper transmission on my 2004 pontiac grand am 3 times, if I go thru a car wash it breaks my wipers every time, my drives side wiper would not work at all, finally I had to get it checked out by a mechanic and he told me it would cost 500 plus to fix, thankfully I found a part at a junk yard for 50.00 and replaced it, about a month later I went thru a car wash and it broke again, I think that water pressure shouldn't break it! Also my security light keeps coming on, I have no idea why, it goes off after being on a few mins, also my dash is peeling very bad, which every grand am I have looked at is peeling, it blocks my dash and everything and its putting pressure on my front window! Thanks!

Filed Apr 20, 2010 · Visibility · 123,755 miles · CA

My girlfriends 2004 pontiac grand am (v6) has a problem with her windshield wiper motor transmission link. On the link itself there is a plastic ball socket that connects the link to the motor transmission. This plastic socket is defective and slips off of its connection thus making the driver side wiper useless. In heavy rain it is very dangerous and she had to pull over many times. The part from the dealer is 161.00 and not easily affordable. To prove my case even further I went to a car junk yard and found a used linkage. This car had engine problems and the windshield assembly wasn't affected at all. I took the part home put it on her car and it worked for a few months. It rained today and she went to use it and once again the linkage has slipped off its socket. I really do believe the cheap plastic they used to make this connection to the transmission is defective. They could of used a light metal material or anything but plastic. Once again we see big business cutting corners to save money at the consumers expense.

Filed Jan 7, 2010 · Visibility · 60,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand am. The contact stated that whenever it rains or snows, the windshield failed to work; however, during normal weather conditions the windshield wipers operate normally. The contact has not taken the vehicle to a dealer and has not called the manufacturer regarding the malfunction. The contact stated that the faulty wipers could potentially cause a crash during inclement weather. The failure mileage was 60,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Lights · 54,900 miles · MI

Was driving down I-80 in ohio and my turn signal click began clicking nonstop, then stopped. It continues to randomly click, sometimes fast, sometimes like the turn signal speed, but with no consistency or predictability. The turn signal lights are not flashing, just the clicking sound. I've found multiple instances where grand am owners are experiencing this issue and supposedly there was a recall on 00-01 models for it, but none that I can find for an 04. The research I've found is that more than just 00-01 owners are having this problem and seems widespread enough to warrant a recall on the part. I'm currently researching pricing for a replacement multi switch (turn signal/wiper combo switch) which was the fix for this problem according to the information I've found.

Filed Aug 18, 2008 · Lights · FL

After using turn signal clicking noise will come on and not go away. Took car to repair shop and told about defect on the turn signal or better known as the wiper multifunction switch. Total expenses of repair $289.00.

Filed Jun 22, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · LA

On my 04 grand am after using turn signal,clicking noise started coming from behind hazard signal and now sometimes a puff of smoke has started coming from the steering column with only 43k on car, replaced hazard switch, fixed for only 2 days then same problem, noticed complaints of same problem and this was a recall on earlier models, shouldn't this recall be extended?? Please go to www.mycarstats.com there are many complaints of the problem. More complaints from other owners. 2nd complaint of turn signal electrical problem. Result of defective multifunction switch also present in other years as well and other gm vehicles. In researching this problem I have found it is not a matter of if but when it will happen. Car was repaired 1/18/08. This is the description of the repair from the mechanic: diagnose clicking noise in dash, remove dash face - check wiring, switches, tbs's and recalls. Problem caused by short in multi function switch that damaged flasher unit. R&r steering column covers and air bag to replace multi function switch, replace hazard lamp flasher unit. Part description: multi function switch assembly (headlamps, wipers, turn signals, dimmer all in one unit.) hazard lamp/flasher unit assembly. Total cost $474.31. If you will refer back to 2000, gm recall no03043 and 2001 gm recall no03043 you will see they were recalled for the same thing! In addition to a possible crash due to the defective switch that you noted, you might want to add that 1) very distracting 2) if not repaired, the brake lights start to fail 3) steering assembly starts smoking. I hope something is done before someone dies. This safety issue needs to be addressed before some gets hurt or dies. I made pontiac aware of condition with out resolve. Also the person whom I spoke to did not speak or understand english very well. Please help get this resolved.

Filed Jan 28, 2008 · Electrical · 59,240 miles · NV

Second complaint regarding the turn signal electrical problem. This problem is a result of a defective multifunction switch and is present in other years of the grand am as well as other gm vehicles. In researching this problem I have learned that it is not a matter of "if" it will happen to your pontiac but rather "when" it will happen. My pontiac was repaired janurary 18, 2008. The following is the description of the repair from the mechanic: diagnose clicking noise in dash, dismantle dash face and check wiring and switches, check tbs's and recalls. Problem caused by short in multi function switch that damaged flasher unit. R&r steering column covers and air bag to gain access to replace multi function switch, replace hazard lamp switch/flasher unit. Part description: multi function switch assembly (headlamps, wipers, turn signals, dimmer all in one unit.) hazard lamp/flasher unit assembly. Total cost $474.31. My cost to rent a car $59.85. If you will refer back to 2000, gm recall no03043 and 2001 gm recall no03043 you will see these vehicles were recalled for exactly the same thing! In addition to the consequences of a possible crash as a result of the defective switch that you noted, you might want to add that 1) it is very distracting 2) if the vehicle is not repaired, the brake lites start failing, the steering assembly starts smoking....and best of all, if you take it to certian pontiac dealers they have actually stated that the smoking was normal during the summer months!!! I sincerely hope that something is done about this before someone is killed. Think of your family members and give this some attention. This is not about money anymore.