Headlight lens keeps falling off while driving vehicle on highway when it was raining. Headlights went out due to a lack of lens cover. Took vehicle to dealership & consumer was informed it was a problem, but nothing could be done for repairs to correct it. The lens cover is plastic & comes in one whole piece.
1997 Pontiac Grand Prix lights complaints
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While stopping at stop sign driver's side headlight fell off without a warning. A year ago, the same thing had happened on the passenger's side. *ak
Something needs to be done about the headlights. They are a serious problem.
Headlight lens fell off while driving. If raining it would burn the bulb out, and the headlights would be inoperative which may result in visual difficulty and a crash. Dealer replaces the lens twice, but problem is reoccurring. Please provide further information.
Problem 1. Head lamp moisture inside lens assembly. Dealer said problem within allowable limits. Problem 2. Left headlamp cover fell off while driving. Out of town at time. Purchased new headlamp assembly upon return at cost of $76.25. Right headlamp assembly still collects excessive moisture. Problem 3. Reported some type of oil/power steering leak. Fluid drips on garage floor. Dealer replaced oil pan and gasket on 07/09/1999. Leak continued. Dealer replaced power steering shaft seal on 10/27/1999. Leak still continues to happen. Power steering pump looks bad.
Headlight plastic lens had fallen off both lights, whenever the bugs hit either light. This causes them to blow out. Have been to dealer & was informed to contact manufacturer. Need headlight replacement.
Headlamps accumulate condensation. Left headlamp cover recently fell off, exposing bulb. Had to obtain entire headlamp assembly through dealer parts dept.--part and labor approx $130. Air bag warning light came on around jul 1999, and has remained on. Have not had checked yet.
Cruise control failed. Mjs
Headlight covers fall off when driving and headlights go out. Dangerous for night driving. I've spoke with many other owners and look up information on the internet. This is a common problem with the glue they used to seal the headlights. The replacement headlight covers have a different sealant that fixes the problem. Both headlight covers fell off on different dates.
Vehicle parked. Noticed headlight cover was loose & wobbly. Touched cover & it fell off in consumers hand. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check & replace cover. *ak
Headlight lenses keep falling off, causing the bulb to explode. Moisture gets inside the lens. Manufacturer had them replaced the first time 11/98. Currently, manufacturer will not repair them due to expired warranty. This causes a distortion of the head lights when they are in use. The moisture is not drying out. *ak
Headlight lens pops out of the assembly due to moisture that has developed inside the bulb housing, headlights go out when lens pops off. Entire headlight unit must be replaced. *ak.et.
Headlights constantly fog over on the inside and visibility is dramatically reduced. Dealer refuses to fix the headlights. "they all do that" is their quote. Please help, I can't see at night!
The headlight assembly collects condensation and eventually falls off. This has happened twice, once on each side
Headlamp covers fell off on both sides and replacement part did same.
Was driving approximately 40mph, when the headlights had exploded. Had no warning. Had the first one done at approximately 33,000 miles while under warranty. The 2nd time headlights blew a out at approximately 50,000 on jauary 9, 1999.
Sealed headlamp module fell apart while driving.
While driving the windshield wipers just stopped. Dealer contacted and repaired the wiper crank in the motor. Incident occurred again on 12-24-97. Repairwork done. Also, headlights go out while driving. Dealer contacted and stated headlight switch overheated and headlamp switch was replaced. Et.
Headlamp covers fall off due to improper sealant applied between cover and lamp assembly, exposing lamp assembly and bulb to weather conditions, resulting in explosive failure of halogen bulb. Similar incident occured on same vehicle with right front headlamp 6 mos. Previous. Assembly replaced at no charge by dealer. Remaining sealant in headlamp assembly is completely dried and brittle to the point where it crumbles to dust when handled. This adhesive couldn't hold a stamp on an envelope!!!
The consumer has been experiencing problems with lighting systems. Interior and exterior lights work intermittently. The manufacturer has been contacted.
Drive belt fell off.
Trunk light caused clothing in truck to catch fire. I have the melted light and burned clothing in my possession. I feel this could be a grave danger to others, since I did nothing more than put clothes in the trunk in a regular manner.
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