2001 Pontiac Grand Prix: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Sep 23, 2022 · Engine, Fuel system · ID

Not sure if the problem is in the engine or engine or the fuel but I but I smell Exhaust or gas when the engine is running. With the headlights I can barely see at night. Having my brights on Is like having your regular lights on.

Filed Jun 11, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 179,000 miles · LA

I am driving down hwy 311 in houma, la. I went around another vehicle and as my car went into passing gear I hear a noise from under the hood. I stopped and put gas in my car. As I'm driving down savanne road I hear the noise again. As I'm driving the noise gets louder and worse. On june 10, 2020 the car starts getting hot so I pull over and shut the engine off. Smoke starts coming out the hood and water is all over the ground. Can't find where the water spewed out at or a crack or anything. Fans are constantly not working. This is the second time this happens. Car wouldn't start. Get it started and immediately went straight home. The bearings are going out in the engine. I bought the car in february 2013 and have had problems since march 2013. Ac goes out. I fix it. It works a week or 2 and stops again. Abs light is on but a mechanic cannot diagnose the problem. Service engine light stays on no matter what. The pieces on the outside of the doors have fallen off, once while I was driving. I always have trouble starting it. Changed the battery 3 times. The headlights are not bright and the housings for them are horrible. The sunroof leaks into the dome light. The driver side seat belt gets stuck down and I have to fight with it to get it up to buckle it. The whole car should be recalled and on the list of worst cars numbers 1 thru 20 with others after. I'm getting rid of this car and never buying another pontiac grand prix gt.

Filed Oct 26, 2014 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 170,000 miles · NC

Sometimes the headlights and air will not come unless you stop and restart. It appears to be in the ignition switch.

Filed Apr 23, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · MA

Exterior lighting:headlights, engine and engine cooling.

Filed Sep 22, 2006 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · AZ

The drive lights on these vehicles turn off when the heater/AC blower motor is turned on. The headlights will flash on and off and the blower motor does the same. I contacted pontiac and the gal told me that I was out of luck and to take it to a dealer for repair. Other drivers repeatedly flash their lights back at us to let us know that the headlights are flashing on and off.

Filed Apr 23, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 71,000 miles · CA

I was sold a lemon car after loosing my vehicle in the flood. First night I drove it after turning ignition lights started flashing rpms dropped, found underneath front of the vehicle is loose as well as water was located in the drivers side tail light and a lot of condensation in surrounding headlights.

Filed May 11, 2004 · Electrical · AZ

Replacement of ignition switch on 2001 grand prix. *mr the faulty ignition switch caused periodic failure of the A/C, driver information center, daytime running lights, and the headlight system. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc

Filed Mar 15, 2003 · Electrical · 25,000 miles · VA

2001 pontiac grand prix has lost all lights -- interior and exterior -- at night on highways. This began in february/march 2002 and has continued randomly since for a total of seven different occurrences to-date. It has been in the shop on four occasions, with equipment replacement on three occasions but no resolution. Now we are being told that unless the problem is duplicated while in the shop, pontiac can do nothing. Considering the fact it only happens after the shops are closed, getting the vehicle there while an occurrence is happening is very unlikely. *nlm the consumer stated while stopped at a light, all interior and exterior lights would go out for a few seconds, then flash in a sequence of four times, they would go out for a few seconds and come back on for a few seconds, the scenario continued through the evening. There was also a clicking sound coming from the dash area, as if there was a switch trying to connect. The consumer stated she experienced the lights going out and coming back on for a period of 10 years. The repair shop stated a headlamp lighting circuit breaker located in the dash on the right side needed replaced. The consumer stated the problem has since resurfaced. Updated 04/01/13

Filed Jun 17, 2002 · Lights · NY

Headlight lenses fell off when driving. Moisture got on bulb, causing it to burn out, unable to see.contacted dealer. Had part replaced; however, problem reoccurred.