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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

  • Headlights
    74
  • Headlights: concealment devices
    10
  • Tail lights
    2
  • Turn signal: flasher unit
    1
  • Hazard flashing warning lights
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems in other years

19901995200020052008

Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix lights

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Headlights 87

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 23, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 163,000 miles · IA

Turned heater on and headlights went off. Not repaired yet

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Lights · 58,000 miles · PA

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

Filed Feb 3, 2005 · Lights · 68,000 miles · OK

The front lens covers are falling off the vehicle. The consumer has not taken the vehicle in for repair.

Filed Jan 7, 2005 · Lights · 120,000 miles · OH

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.

Filed Nov 10, 2004 · Lights · 77,000 miles · NJ

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.

Filed Jul 22, 2004 · Lights · 82,000 miles · MN

The plastic headlamp protectors fall off while driving down the road.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Lights · IL

When driving the vehicle at night, the headlight lenses fell from the vehicle. Please provide any further details.

Filed Apr 13, 2004 · Lights · 42,340 miles · VA

Front headlight lenses fell out without being jarred or bumped. Apparent failure of adhesive holding lens to assembly body.

Filed Feb 4, 2004 · Lights · IL

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.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Lights · 32,000 miles · TN

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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