Brake lights and the tail lights don't work and can't use my hazards. I found recalls for this situation on other gm vehicles but for some reason not the 2002 grand prix. I have come across several other people with the same problem and I'm shocked that this was deemed not an issue. This is wide spread and the multi-function switch is not cheap. Please research this issue again.
2002 Pontiac Grand Prix lights complaints
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Driver's side rear light assembly filling with water. After searching online, this appears to be a very common issue. Could result in failure of rear lights and possible accident.
Brake lights not working and was almost rear ended. Hazard switch is stuck. After checking online this appears to be a very common problem related to the multi-function switch. It appears that gm is waiting for a few fatalities to occur before taking any action!!
Separation of outer plastic lense from mounted fixture resulting in rain settling in the interior of tail light: may result in failure of bulbs
Brake lights fail to work when they are applied. The hazard switch was defective and the part cost $602.53 from the dealership.
My wife and I own a 2002 pontiac grand prix gtp. On the evening of 23 february 2007, my wife was followed into our driveway by a charles county sheriff (md). The sheriff informed my wife that he had followed her home to let her know that she had no brake lights. I checked the bulbs and fuses the next morning. They were all fine. I did some research online and found that numerous other pontiac grand prix and grand am owners have had the same problem. Everyone seemed to have the same problem with their hazard blinker switch not working because it became stuck (which had also occurred to me about a week prior to 23 feb 2007). They all reported that the problem was a faulty multi-function switch. I called the dealership (winegardner pontiac/gm) and explained to the service dept what was happening. They told me it was the multi-function switch and that it would cost about $450 for the part and $200 for the labor. They told me that it's a common problem. My car only has 67,000 miles on it (just out of warranty) and that it wouldn't be covered. I took my car to an auto shop about a week later and had it replaced at a cheaper cost. This is a serious problem. My wife drives through dc and brake lights are an absolute necessity for the safety of everyone in the car. The driver is absolutely oblivious to the fact if the brake lights go out because of a broken hazard switch. During my research it seems as if the hazard gets stuck due to an excessive amount of grease and it can not be pried loose. I believe a recall needs to be issued because of the safety issues that are involved with such a part going bad. I could understand it being only the concern of the owner if it was something else, but since it's a safety issue and lives are at stake something should be done. I did contact gm/pontiac customer service . They gave me a case number , but they seemed to act as if nothing would be done.
No brake lights. Brought into dealership and was told that the problem is the multifunction switch. This is a big problem that gm should be taking care of, having no brake lights could easily cause a rear end collision! The dealership said that I would have to pay for this repair, I beleive that it should be gm's responsibility. 2002 pontiac grand prix.
2002 pontiac grand prix gt. After engaging hazard warning switch to on, then to off, brake lights fail to work. Have to wiggle hazard switch to get brakes working again. All brake lights go out after hazard switch is turned off. Faulty turn signal-hazard switch module. Uncertain if brake lights are working unless constant checking. Have to continue to wiggle hazard switch button to get them to function again. Very dangerous.
2002 grand prix. All 3 rear brake lights out at once/hazard light button jammed. Almost got rear-ended a few times. Going to repair in near future. Check numerous websites noting hundreds of complaints regarding the same problem. Needs new multi-function switch.
People kept tail gaiting me and I finally realized that my brake lights do not work - the source of the malfunction is the steering column hazard switch has fused and does not work.
I was almost rear-ended by another driver as all brake lights on my car have stopped working for no apparent reason . While I have not had the repair made yet, I've visited several online forums to discuss the problem and there are a number of drivers with the same problem which stems from a faulty hazard light switch.
Dt*: the contact stated after being alerted from a passerby that the brake lights were inoperative, the vehicle was taken to the dealership. The dealership determined a switch in the steering wheel needed to be replaced. Updated 7/31/2006 - the dealer indicated that the switch was worn out by using the blinker too much.
Headlight and dashboard lights flash intermittently, approximatley every 2 seconds. Had it looked at twice by aw golden pontiac in reading pa and was told my car "was known to do that, and it can't be fixed." also, I can leave it there "for the mechanic to drive it home at night, so he can see what I'm talking about." my car does not have this problem everytime I drive at night, maybe every other night, but it is no-stop when it starts. Drivers in front of me hit their brakes, because they think I'm flashing them. I can see this causing a problem if I have to deal with a person having road rage.
Headlight and dashboard lights flashed intermittently. Dealership informed that flashing headlights and dashboard lights are common and cannot be fixed. Manufacturer stated that there was a problem with the new pa emissions and won't be fixed.
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