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1997 Pontiac Grand Prix lights complaints
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These headlights have been replaced twice by the pontiac dealer because they fell off of the car while being driven. I was lucky the lights didn't fall off at night otherwise an accident with fatalities would have happened.
Lens cover, was indicated not to be covered by the warranty when it was an obvious design defect, in that the glue chosen to attach the lens cover was not able to handle the heat of the halogen light bulb and/or solar heat combined; the glue became brittle and cracked. Both facia on the front door panels have come loose on the end. When the door is opened this facia bends the quarter panel it hits and affects the ability of the car door to be opened. I have had this problem on both front doors and newer models have been altered to allow for a clearance between these parts that is not on the 1997 grand prix.
This car has a significant # of safety problems that the dealer/manufacturer have refused to address w/out significant cost to consumer. Until I sustain a significant injury &/or injure someone due to these product defects, I can not afford a legal challenge to have gm address problems, nor can I bear cost. My car is available as a sample of their junk! (signed;claims adjuster). No safety defect listed in summary.
Lens on headlights would randomly fall off. Prior to this happening, lens would fog up. Adhesive seems to be coming off lens cover. Within a week headlight lens cover fell off. Took vehicle to dealer & mechanic indicated entire head lamp would be replaced due to headlights were a sealed unit.*ak first the right lens, then the left lens of the head light fell off due to broken adhesive.
Head lamp covers had fallen out, causing headlights to blowout. Dealer has been notified. *ak both left and right head lamp covers fell off, one after the other.
Moisture has developed behind right and left sides headlight assembly, cause unknown.
Rt lens literally fell off this spring..filed ins claim...replaced it..the 2nd one fell off..found it and super glued it..this sept. The left one fell off..don't want to file for more ins claims...the lens got run over and you have to purchase a whole assembly to do it. My sister has a 98..same everything and one of hers fell off too.
The front headlamp lenses fell off of each of the two front headlamps. Both of these occurred within a 3 week timeframe. After some brief research, I have found that this is quite a frequent problem. Reference www.grandprix.net/problems. This results in moisture getting to the bulbs, the bulbs eventually blowing, hence no headlights.
Headlight dimmer switch assembly has failed while driving, causing poor visibility. Also in 6-24-98 , #6 fuel injector had to be replaced at only 15118 miles.
Headlight lens on both sides came off within 1 week of each other. One would be unfortunate. Two is an inherent defect. The power windows on both sides have had multiple components changed under warranty and another repair was corrected just after the warranty expired. Again both windows have problems that were supposed to be corrected but the problem returned. Two windows, same problem, inherent defect!!
Consumer was traveling about25mph on a highway and another vehicle had jumped in front of her. Consumer went to apply brakes, four dash light came on the dashboard. Consumer turned vehicle off. These are four lights that were showing on the dashboard. Airbag light/ABS brakes system/ checked tire pressure/ .low tire. Dealership mechanic told consumer that brake pads needed to be replaced. Also, SRS light needed to be replaced.
Right side entire head light lens popped out of the housing while driving down the road without warning. To replace the lens, consumer had to buy the complete set, with lens and bulb. This was stated by the dealer .
The passenger side headlight cover came off and the and the head light quit working, the entire head light assembly must be replaced. The drivers side head light cover is loose and appears as though it will come off soon. The adhesive used to bond the cover is cracked and loose and there is moisture in the head light assembly.
Headlamp cover flew off while driving which may have caused a crash on the passenger's side. Please provide further information.
The plastic lens on the right front headlight fell off, deteriorated.
Seal around the headlights separated, causing the headlight to fall out. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Headlight lenses were falling apart due to lack of adhesive which was causing water to get into the headlights and resulting in a short. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall due to VIN. *ak
While driving at any speed driver's headlight fell off, and had been replaced. Currently, passenger's side headlight has the same problem.
Headlight covers fell off, causing headlights to be inoperable, and resulting in poor visibility. Manufacturer has been notified.
The plastic lens on the right front headlight fell off due to deterioration of the seal between the lens and the body of the headlight, other headlight is showing signs of deterioration, poor choice of material for the design.
Condensation noted in headlight lens; lens became loose and fell out.
Design of the headlight unit allowed moisture to get trapped behind the piece of plastic which covered the headlights, causing the lens to fall off. Vehicle was taken to the dealership. Owner had the problem corrected at his expense. A used replacement unit was ordered from a garage. Please provide any further information.
Both headlights accumulate condensation, greatly reducing visibility. Dealer fixed left side (185.00, under warranty), right side remains defective.
Headlight lens cover comes off, causing headlights to become inoperable. Vehicle has been repaired.
Both headlight lenses fell off while driving, lenses not retrieved. Dealer parts price $214 each. Lens adhesive was dry and brittle.
Consumer noticed water condensation buildup on the inside of the headlights. There were no visible cracks. It really affected the performance of the headlights when driving at night. Contacted the dealer. Dealer said that was normal, and couldn't do anything about it. Condensation is not going away, only getting worse. *ak
Specifically asked dealer if car had been wrecked and was told no (with witness) - my concerns are that car may have been damaged beyond acceptable safety limits or repairs were not done properly, as well as misrepresentation at time of sale (car was presented and priced as non-wrecked) and non-concern when I showed them the damage signs within a month after the sale - I would like to check previous titles for salvage claims....headlight assembly popped off without warning....ABS system starts cycling during non-panic braking making it hard to stop, almost causing rear-end accidents on several occasions....rotors became dangerously warped, I replaced them with new pads (all four) and rotors are now warped again.
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Vehicle windshield wiper arm (drivers) creaking noise (I believe a recall is underway). Loose trim throughout. Rearview mirror replaced, battery died (car was towed), power window failed (dealer replaced), headlights admit moisture, ashtray opens by itself, seat squeaks, dash rattles, rattle also comes from rear of car, vehicle vibration at highway speeds, seatbelts do not retract, leather on seats is cracking, key knob has too short a range, stiching is coming off the leather wrapped steering wheel, also the club lock burns inprints into wheel if left on in the summer sun, headlights turn on in the middle of the day, brakes stop working in heavy rain or when coming out of the car wash, the power door lock swithch on the passengers door fell into the door, various retaining clips have broken off trim, etc.
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