Turned heater on and headlights went off. Not repaired yet
1998 Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems
92 complaints (18% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 58,000. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 92
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- typical mileage
- 58,000
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights74
- Headlights: concealment devices10
- Tail lights2
- Turn signal: flasher unit1
- Hazard flashing warning lights1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The exterior lighting lenses of the headlight have fallen out and have broken from the headlight. He states that the vehicle produces projectiles as well. He states that he has contacted the manufacturer and filed a complaint and they have not offered any assistance to him (71532337325-gm complaint case number).he states that there about 20 people that have reported this issue to general motors. He states that when he took the vehicle to the dealer, they stated that there is corrosion on the chrome of the seal of the headlight. According to the contact, the service manager stated that this was a cosmetic concern and that there is nothing that they could do. The failure mileage is 58,000 and the current mileage is 103,000.--ds updated 09/18/07
The front lens covers are falling off the vehicle. The consumer has not taken the vehicle in for repair.
On two separate occasions the headlight lens came off. How they came was undetermined? Dealer was notified. The dealer informed the consumer that part was not covered under a recall.
Headlights on 98 grand prix gt are fogging up and getting moisture inside the protective cover and reducing the light the headlight is sending out. This is making night time driving very difficult and dangerous. Noone has been injuried yet and the number of failures is daily because the lamps never clear up. Happened after warranty expired and should not be placed on the owner to fix, because this is a fault caused by the failure of parts.
The plastic headlamp protectors fall off while driving down the road.
When driving the vehicle at night, the headlight lenses fell from the vehicle. Please provide any further details.
Front headlight lenses fell out without being jarred or bumped. Apparent failure of adhesive holding lens to assembly body.
Both headlight lenses fell off in less than 6 months of each other. Also the cooling system fails to keep the car cool in moderate weather.
Service engine problems from the beginning. Almost every exhaust-related component was replaced before a new computer cut down on the problem. I still had an episode or two after that installation, but have had no episodes in two years now. Airbag light came on shortly after warranty expired, but I knew about the technical service bulletin on that one and it was fixed for free. Driver side window button died a few months after purchase, but it was replaced free under warranty. More recently two windows have stopped working when the weather is warm. I am living with my power window problems because I don't want to pay to have two motors replaced. No winter problems in the winter. Most recently my lens cover on the right headlight fell off. It cost me over $100 for an aftermarket replacement and home installation, but gm was going to charge me $250 plus labor.
Questions about the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix lights
Does the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix have lights problems?
Owners have filed 92 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix, 18% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 58,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most lights problems?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most lights complaints are 1997 (152 complaints), 1998 (92 complaints) and 2007 (92 complaints).
Other 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Engine 122Steering 89Electrical 51Visibility 48Brakes 35Airbags 24Transmission 21Fuel system 20Seat belts 14Suspension 12Acceleration 11Body 8Seats 8Tires 2Wheels 2Locks 1
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