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1999 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility problems

31 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 40,000.

owner complaints
31
of this car's complaints
8%
typical mileage
40,000
crashes
0
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Power window devices and controls
    20
  • Windshield wiper/washer
    2
  • Sun/moon roof assembly
    2
  • Rear window wiper/washer
    2
  • Windshield wiper/washer: motor
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: heater core
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor
    1
  • Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Grand Prix visibility problems in other years

19911995200020052008

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility

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

Wipers 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jan 29, 2015 · Engine, Fuel system · NC

When I first got my car in 2012, had to take it back to place, because it cut off/ stalled. Bought as is. Had warranty for 3 months. They did not honor it. It has been one problem, after another. With this car. Since the day I bought it.

Filed Nov 4, 2007 · Airbags, Visibility · 78,000 miles · MA

A/c leaks on passenger side floor. Also A/C blower motor does not work. Wheel rims are corroded and pitted. Air bag light is on and stays on.

Filed Jan 31, 2006 · Body, Electrical · 99,000 miles · VA

Had 1999 grand prix for seven months already had problems with drivers window not winding down. A part of the passenger door panel started to come off. Now drivers seat belt won't latch, and is currently in the shop for broken valve spring and damage to the head gasket as a result from the broken valve spring. Car only had 1 other owner and was running perfect also had perfect service records.

Filed Jan 6, 2006 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · MI

Dt: the contact stated the power window on the rear passenger side would not operate. This window was not used often. The window was stuck in the upward position and would not move. When pressing the button. There was no noise coming from the power window motor. The motor has not been replaced.

Filed Jan 6, 2006 · Visibility · 40,000 miles · MI

Dt: the contact stated all of the power windows except the front driver's window failed to operate. The windows were not used often. The power windows were stuck in the up position and would not move. When pressing the buttons there was no noise coming from the power window motors. The independent repair shop replaced the three window motors that failed on january 6, 2006.

Filed Oct 1, 2004 · Visibility · 36,900 miles · TX

1999 grand prix purchased used in 2002. In fall 2003, one power window failed and had to be replaced. In august 2004, a second power window failed and had to be replaced. In september 2004, a third power window failed. It is stuck in the up position and has not yet been replaced.

Filed Jul 17, 2004 · Visibility · 22,000 miles · FL

Automatic electric passenger side window and left rear window "fall" down and and will not go back up. Have to tape each window up making then inoperative..tech removed door panel on rear door and says the promlem is not the switch or motor but a broken wooden pulley(made in mexico) that allows the cable to slip off and won't allow the motor to drive the window back up..clearly a manufacturer's defect from a cheap window operating system on an expensive car..gm engineers should be ashamed of themselves for changing to this type of cheap device from the proven sprocket and teeth drive mechanism so tried and true..another example of "cheaper is not better" philosophy..this window repair/replacement should rest on gm/pontiac shoulders,not mine...john n hart.

Filed Feb 25, 2004 · Visibility · 87,000 miles · CA

Consumer complained about a power window problem. The motor regulator was replaced once. However, it needed to be replaced again. Warranty expired.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Engine · 200 miles · CT

My airconditioner fan switch has now gone once again and is in need of "another new one, this will be 3. The paint on my hood is starting to crack a bit and will be peeling shortly. This car was very well maintained and garaged and there was no reason for this! The power windows went about 3 diferant times on both sides of the vehicle and the switches had to be fully replaced. The radio has a short in it in the back somewhere and the display goes crazy at times. Lastly and most importantly, I have had a water leak on this car since 1999. It has been into the dealership too many times to count. They changed out the windshield at least 5 maybe more times, checked all the seals on the side mirrors and the sunroof, cleaned out the drains on the sunroof a few times and after the car was in the last time 8 months ago, they told me that it was the last time they would do anything about it. It was find w/no water until last week when we had pouring rain and in flooded my interior once again. Pontiac's solution was to give me $1,000 for the purchase of another car, thanks for nothing! In doing my research I have found out a lot of info that I am once again going to pontiac/gm about. On my particular car when they made the drains for the sunroof, they made them too small, so when it pours out, the drains cannot handle all of the water and it is forced into my car. I work for an insurance company and have spoken to "many, many" people regarding my car. Funny thing is, I have heard this from several glass companies and dealership salesmen! What can be done about this to help me, the consumer? Any help is welcome

Filed Dec 17, 2003 · Visibility · SC

Passenger's window works intermittently, not rolling up or down.

Questions about the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility

Does the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 31 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 40,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most visibility problems?

The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most visibility complaints are 1997 (78 complaints), 1994 (65 complaints) and 1998 (48 complaints).

Other 1999 Pontiac Grand Prix problems

Engine 201Steering 58Electrical 47Transmission 24Fuel system 21Brakes 19Airbags 14Suspension 10Wheels 10Lights 9Acceleration 8Body 7Seat belts 5Tires 2Locks 1

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