2000 Pontiac Grand Prix: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Engine, Lights · CO

2000 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to engine fire due to oil leaks recall (15v701) fix was to reroute spark plug wires. Consumer states engine fires start on exhaust manifolds and not spark plugs wires. *smd the consumer stated plastic headlight lenses fogged up to the point that made them useless and the power steering assist and failed. Also, the rear valve cover was leaking.

Filed Oct 27, 2015 · Engine, Lights · 140,000 miles · IL

There are many safety concerns on this vehicle. The first concern is the smoke that comes from under the hood because of the oil leaking on the engine while in motion. To the point I have had to use a hose to cool down the motor. Oil poured out with the water. I have had the prior recalls done and still had leaking after the so called recall was done in 2010. I was told by castle pontiac (north riverside, il) there was no further repairs they could offer. Even though I showed them the oil continuing to leak after the so called recall was completed. The second concern is the head lamp assembly that is foggy looking causing the vehicle to have poor lighting. The next concern is the suspension that is literally falling apart. I have also had to have the head gasket changed on this vehicle and the transmission had to be rebuilt. Also the tail lamps retain water every time it rains & the passenger & drivers side doors fill with rain. Like I said there are many safety concerns on this vehicle. I can provide photos to the correct parties & would be willing to consider my vehicle being used to be investigated to create remedies for these safety concerns as my small child & myself travel in this vehicle. When I talked to gm customer service today I was told the vehicle is safe to drive yet I am sure if the owner of gm had this vehicle they would not deem this vehicle safe. Thank you in advance for taking time to read my concerns.

Filed Sep 14, 2015 · Electrical · 55,554 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. While driving at 5 MPH and making a turn, the low and high beam lights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure could not be duplicated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting) on september 11, 2015. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,554.

Filed Dec 19, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 188,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that when parking the vehicle for several hours and later re-entering the vehicle, the alarm would malfunction acting as if she was attempting to steal the vehicle. The alarm would sound and the door locks would automatically lock her in the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis where they advised her to take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. In addition, the tail lights and the headlights failed on an intermittent basis. The fuel gauge would also fail sporadically. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 188,000. The current mileage was approximately 192,000.

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Lights · MO

2000 pontiac grand prix original headlamps do not reflect light. Very very poor visibility ! Have changed to brighter bulb, does not help. So poor that you can see your autos shadow when a car comes behind you.

Filed Jan 2, 2008 · Engine · MO · fire

On the 16th of december 2007, my wife just got back from walmart. We unloaded some groceries and some christmas presents. We were in the house for 10-15 minutes when I notice an orange glow on our siding. I looked out the front door and saw her car on fire. I called 911 grabbed a water hose and notice that my truck was starting to smoke. I yelled at my wife to move my truck and I started to try to put the fire out until the fire department. They showed up 10-15 minutes later. And that was after my wife went and found them trying to locate our house. It took them to pop the hood open with a pry bar to be able to put the fire out. Everything under the hood was burnt and the fire started to melted the dash board. We consider ourselves very blessed that it wasn't park in the garage. My truck suffer a melted headlight, turn signal, bumper, bug shield, and some paint bubbled on the front passenger side fender.

Filed Jul 14, 2005 · Lights · 58,348 miles · FL

Poor light output of headlamps due to fogging and or deteriation of lens on low/high beam assembly. Headlamps turn off when HVAC fan switch is in any position except the 'off" position.

Filed May 7, 2005 · Body, Engine · 30,000 miles · AL

Numerous issues 1. Heater core went out around 60,000 miles. 2. Dexcool "gelled" and caused the above. 3. Stereo has malfunctioned since 36,000 miles. 4. Tie rod end wore out around 30,000 miles-took to dealership a couple of times and "they couldn't determine cause" of "noise and rattling". I took it to a tire company/service center and they fixed the problem. 5. Numerous interior floodings-water comes in at the firewall and floods the interior carpet-has mold, and deterioration from it. 6. Headlamps are yellow and nontransparent-the lights are not working properly because it can't shine through. 7. Headlamp assemblies are holding water. 8. Fog lamps went out right after purchasing the car and one of them burned the plastic assembly that holds it causing it to not work at all, disfigured now. 9. Rear spoiler is not attached correctly and seems to be the cause of water entering the trunk lid.

Filed May 24, 2004 · Lights · 29,900 miles · OH

The daytime running lights and headlights failed to come on when needed automatically, like they were programmed to do.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Lights · IN

Glue on headlight lens becomes worn which results in lens cover falling off, exposing bulbs. Please give any further details.

Filed Dec 12, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · MI

This vehicle has had 2 ground wiring shorting out at engine repaired, a leaking gas tank replaced,it has loss power on me 7 times to this date, the heater blower motor malfunctioned, the passenger seat belt has malfunctioned, the headlights flicker, it has had a miss fire on all 6 cylinders twice, a spark plug, the coil pack, & a spark plug wire quit at the same time tha brake pedal has been going all the way to the floor every since I bought the car, the trip computer has malfunctioned twice etc.