Tl*the contact owns a 1995 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that the windshield wipers stopped working. She was informed by an auto parts store that the necessary part for the repair was incorrect and included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 97v017000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring). The contact was informed to purchase the part from the dealer. The dealer stated that her VIN was not included in any recalls and she was unable to obtain the part. On a separate occasion, the rear middle seat belt stopped working. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 98v306000 (seat belts:front:anchorage). The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was less than 120,000. Updated 12/15/08. *lj updated 12/15/08.
1995 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility problems
15 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring4
- Power window devices and controls3
- Windshield wiper/washer: motor2
- Windshield wiper/washer2
- Windshield2
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Pontiac Grand Prix visibility problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
- What is wrong
- Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
- Risk
- This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
Recall number 97V017000 · Recall details
What 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield wipers work intermittently. The windshield wipers, headlights dimmer switch, and the turn signal are all controlled from the same control arm. In order for the windshield wipers to work all of the above functions have to be performed. Once the windshield wipers start working they only work for a short period of time. There is the federal safety agency recall # 97v017000 regarding the windshield wiper washer, switch and wiring. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated o6/05/2006.
Dealership was charging the consumer $260.00 to repair the windshield wipers because the failure was not caused by the recalled part as indicated in windshield wiper recall 97v017000.*ak
All of the paint on the trim molding has come off. After repeated attempts to talk to the manufacturer and told basically to get lost I gave up and haven't purchased another pontiac since. Of course, our family has made three new car purchases since then but none of them pontiac.
Windshield wipers do not work when operated on high. Windshield wipers will stop in a rainstorm. *ak
Windshield wiper washer switch is activated windshield wipers don't work. Dealer has been notified.
Windshield wipers will fail intermittently, causing poor visibility. It is same defect as stated in recall 97v017000; but, this vehicle is not included due to VIN.
The washer/wiper switch failed on my 95 pontiac grand prix. I made an appointment with moore pontiac buick to have it repaired. Moore pontiac buick said they are not obligated to repair the washer/wiper because there is no recall for it. I showed them the report from the federal safety agency website and they still refused to repair the problem. I then contacted the manufacturer, pontiac, who replied that there is not a recall for the 95 models. The recall only applies to the 97-98 models.
Windshield wipers only work when putting on the left turn signal. The windshield wiper switch has been replaced at owner's expense. Vehicle not included in recall # 97v01700 gm/washer/wiper switch due to win.
Poor transmission performance.
Questions about the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility
Does the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the visibility of the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V017000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most visibility problems?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (78 complaints), 1994 (65 complaints) and 1998 (48 complaints).
Other 1995 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Brakes 43Transmission 31Airbags 18Lights 18Electrical 16Acceleration 13Engine 11Seat belts 11Body 9Seats 5Steering 5Locks 4Suspension 4Fuel system 3Wheels 3
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