1998 Pontiac Grand Prix: headlights failing or too dim

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 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 · Engine, Visibility · MI

I don't have the exact dates with me. My vehicle is currently at dealership for repair. Problems: over the 4 years the vehicle would stall from a stop position usually when at a traffic light our when making a turn from a blvd. In all cases I'm in a panic situation to re-start the car. The car has been into the dealer and they cant diagnose the problem but charged be $80 for the diagnoses. This is an ongoing issue.. I feel very serious. Headlight capsules fell off, left side november 2001 and just now the right side june 2003. I feel this should be considered a recall item. Powerwindow (left rear) motor had to be repalced and the right rear goes on and off at times. Windsheild seal leaks and water runs into the overhead light counsel and over the passenger seat, I'm also told by the dealer that the weather guard is bad around the passager front left door. Dash light for the performance shift doesnt work, but dealer indicates that the shift botton works. I have all of my service records and have used the original selling dealer for all of my service needs since I purchased the vehicle. I'm interested in addressing my mechanical issues. The current mileage for my 1998 gp is 47,000.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Lights · OH

The passenger side headlight lens cover fell off and was not recovered. Just after I replaced this one the driver's side fell off. (the light bulbs explosed after being exposed to the 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.

Filed Dec 17, 2003 · Lights · SC

While traveling consumer noticed headlights fell off, resulting in poor visibility. Dealer was contacted, and headlights were replaced twice.