This is the 3rd time I have had to replace the headlight assembly what is wrong????
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix lights complaints
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On separate occasions, the headlight lens has came off of headlight assembly of both headlights. Falls off unexpectedly and is run over, damaged, or lost. I believe this is probably a result of the headlight assembly not being watertight, as there is always condensed moisture inside the headlight unit. One of my complaints, aside from the fact that the lens cover comes off, is that you cannot just go to a dealer and buy a new lens cover. You have to buy the entire headlight assembly (or at least that is what I was told at long pontiac in chattanooa, tn), which is costly at around $65 a piece plus the additional labor cost of removing damaged unit and replacing with new unit. I believe this is a defect because both headlights had this problem, on separate occasions.
Headlight cover fell (flew) off as I was driving. My headlight cover previously fell off, last year, and we "glued" on again. Obviously this did not resolve the problem.
Headlight lenses will fall off without any notice. Consumer contacted dealer who found both headlight covers were gone.
Both headlight assemblies fell apart, one while driving in a rain storm, and one the next day upon inspection at the dealership.
The headlamp lense falling off not only happened on our car, but it also happened to my cousins car of the same year. Since this incident, I've noticed 3-4 other grand prixs just in our are that are also missing the lense on their headlamps.
Headlamp lenses fall off, halogen lamp then burns out.
Right headlamp cover has disconnected from vehicle three times in past year. Mechanic stated that this continues to occur because cover is being glued back on. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Glass cover for pass. Side headlight fell off. Was told by the service manager that this has happened to several other pontiacs in my area.I only live in a small community of about 5,000 people so I can just imagine how often this has happened around the whole united states.if nothing else, maybe this would fall under some type of lemon law for faulty parts.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Moisture becomes trapped in both headlights, causing the plastic lens cover to fall off at 15000 miles. During first week of april 2001, moisture became trapped in driver's side headlamp assembly, which caused plastic cover to fall off again. Consumer filed a complaint with pontiac directly, and they gave him file number c03790349. *ak
Dealer claimed moisture/condensation in lens was 'normal' and to be expected
Headlight lens cover keeps coming off. Had to replace entire headlight system twice. Also, received citation due to a lack of lens cover over lights. Manufacturer knew of problem, but could not resolve situation. Also, told not enough complaints were received to do a recall.
Glue seal around headlights separated causing cover to fall off.
Right & left lens covers fell off for no apparent reason. Dealer indicated that it was because of mileage..this is in fact a design flaw.
Cover on left headlight fell off and had to be replaced. On march 13, 2001, cover for right headlight fell off. Condensation in headlights could possibly affect sealer used to hold cover to vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Driver's side headlamp shield fell off without warning. Also passenger's side fog light fell apart that disconnected wiring and bulb from vehicle. Dealer advised consumer that this was a "common defect.'
Headlight cover on passenger's side fell off due to humidity/fogg and low quality glue that held cover on headlight. Consumer has to buy entire headlight system. &ak
Headlight lens easily comes unglued and falls off of headlight assembly. Please give any further details.
Passenger side head lamp lense came off while driving. I've noted that several other grand prix owners have complained of this defect. The driver's side head lamp cover is also defective but has remained in place. It appears that a poor seal/glue is responsible for this failure. The produce was $210.00 to replace with owner providing labor. Pontiac denies knowledge of failures or defects.
Pontiac grand prix's and buick regals have a problem with the headlamp capsules falling apart and moisture getting inside and condensing on the inside of the front cover. I know of several owners affected, in fact at the time of this submission the list was up to 55 people long from just the club grand prix message board. Since this list has continued to grow since I asked for those with this problem, you can check out an updated list at: http://newforum.clubgp.com/ubb/clubgp/forum1/html/010969.html. Gm/pontiac has known about this problem and have even changed the design/sealant on the new headlight to prevent this from occurring. Yet, they refuse to issue a recall and fix the potential problem on the majority of the cars out there. My main concern is that I do not want to have to worry about the front part of my headlamp falling off and the bulb getting shattered by debris and rocks on the roads or highways. I would like to think that you would consider this a safety hazard, especially since gm has added daytime running lights on almost, if not all, of their new vehicles. If those running lights are so much of a safety feature then do not you think that headlights at night would be an even better, more important safety feature?!. With the moisture in the headlights, the light is not projected as far, thus cutting down on the visibility at night. I find this dangerous and think that something should be done about this.
Headlights fogging up all the time. Reduced lighting at night. Had left light replaced 2 years ago and now right side doing the same.
Problem with headlight lens falling off. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Pontiac grand prix's and buick regals have a problem with the headlamp capsules falling apart and moisture getting inside and condensing on the inside of the front cover. I know of several owners affected, in fact at the time of this submission the list was up to 45 people long from just the club grand prix message board. Since this list has continued to grow since I asked for those with this problem, you can check out an updated list at: http://newforum.clubgp.com/ubb/clubgp/forum1/html/010969.html. Gm/pontiac has known about this problem and have even changed the design/sealant on the new headlight to prevent this from occurring. Yet, they refuse to issue a recall and fix the potential problem on the majority of the cars out there. My main concern is that I do not want to have to worry about the front part of my headlamp falling off and the bulb getting shattered by debris and rocks on the roads or highways. I would like to think that you would consider this a safety hazard, especially since gm has added daytime running lights on almost, if not all, of their new vehicles. If those running lights are so much of a safety feature than do not you think that headlights at night would be an even better, more important safety feature. With the moisture in the headlights, the light is not projected as far, thus cutting down on the visibility at night. I find this dangerous and think that something should be done about this.
Both headlight lenses cover came off within month apart. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that part was not recalled, and out of its warranty. *ak the dealer can not keep head lights in stock due to many failures that occur. The consumer cites a website where numerous incidents of head light failure were reported.
Right headlight lens fell off; only way to replace is to buy entire headlight assembly for $229.17 from dealer; appears to be a manufacturing defect.
3 pontiac dealers in area each state that no parts are availabile, back ordered. Safety issue in driving at night which I need to do for my job. Noted that this issue has been reported numerous times in this database. Action ?no safety defect listed in summary.
During spring of 2000, driving on residential road when lens to passengers side headlight fell off. 1/12/01 driving on residential road when drivers side headlight lens fell off.
Please be advised that the headlight assembly has been replaced two times. According to the mechanic, this was due to a manufacturing flaw.
Front headlight lens cover fall off, exposing halogen lamps to elements and failure.
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