I recently purchased a 2004 pontiac grand prix gtp. The headlights "bounce" at night creating bad glare and reflections for oncoming cars. It also makes it more difficult for me to see the road and signs properly.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix lights complaints
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Headlights bounce. The federal safety agency complaint number: 10079160. Car just purchased on 31-aug-2004. This should have been fixed before I drove it off the lot.
Headlamps shake badly even on a smooth road. This makes it very difficult to see when driving at night. It is not only annoying and distracting to myself and other vehicles on the road, but is also a safety concern. Dealer has told me that a fix is not available until december, and right now it is august.
I have a grand prix gt1 and headlights shake from the slightest bumps. I have cars in the oncoming lane flashing me with their high beams all the time because of this issue.
There has not been a failure per se, but it is poor engineering, I own a 2004 pontiac grand prix and have noticed that the headlights shake on hitting bumps, I would imagine that it is distracting to other traffic. I have been told that there was nothing offered from gm to help this condition.
The headlights "bounce" on our 2004 grand prix due to insecure mounting. This can be seen after dark and must be very annoying to other drivers, some who respond by flashing their brights. This may be a more prevelent in the gtp/comp g model which has a stiffer spring and strut combination. At this time, there is no repair available.
Bouncing headlights. Slight bumps or unevenness of road surface result in obvious headlight flutter; visible on road signs, the glare off the car in front, reflectors, etc. Causes distraction to driver and other motorosts. Dealer says this is normal for this vehicle. Pontiac should provide a solid fix free of charge.
My 2004 pontiac grand prix has headlights that are loose from the factory. When encountering small or large bumps in the road my headlights bounce u and down. This is a very annoying problem for drivers approaching from the other direction. My dealer tells me there is no fix available. I am constantly being flashed by on coming traffic.
The headlights on my 2004 pontiac grand prix gt2 seem to "bounce" while driving creating an annoyance to myself and other motorists. I've had numerous other drivers flash their headlights at me.
Headlights bounce when driving on the road. Very hazardous when driving at night, escpecially on uneven or old road. Problem has been present since I bought th car new. Dealer has no fix for the problem at this time.
Headlight shake badly. Makes night driving almost impossible. Slightest vairation or bump in the road causes horrible shaking of lights. This is an unsafe condition for the driver and drivers of oncoming vehicles.
Headlights on my 2004 grand prix shake constaintly.
Headlights bounce at night causing other drivers to believe you are flashing headlights at them. It seems to blind oncoming traffic.
Headlights bounce like crazy on the smallers bumps. Called pontiac and guy said he was unawre of issue, total bs....third pontiac I've bbought since 2000 and 5th over all. Will be the last if they don't step up and fix the problem!
Headlights bounce and are distracting.
I have a 2004 grand prix gtp and the headlights bounce and it is a distraction to me and the drivers all around me especially in front of me and this could cause an accident.
Headlights shake when going over small bumps in the road.
The headlights are shaking/bouncing around while driving. Manufacturer is aware of the problem, and is providing a temporary solution by tightening the adjuster screw. This causes the headlight beam to aim low, which reduces visibility.
Headlight assembly: both headlights on the front are "bouncing / shaking" when you drive the vehicle. This is easily duplicated when you drive the vehicle in the evening when it's dark. *ak oncoming vehicles have flashed there high beams because of the result of the lights shaking up and down. The headlight assembly is loose and this is common with other 2004 pontiac grand prixs (according to a pontiac message board). I phoned pontiac regarding this problem and was told they are "lowering the headlight beam closer to the ground from the front of vehicle". This will reduce visibility in night time driving and will not solve this problem. The headlights will continue to bounce & shake, but will not bounce high in the air blinding other drivers.
Headlights bounce when driving over uneven pavement. This is distracting to the driver and also to oncoming vehicles. I do not yet see a tsb on this problem.
Intermediate drive shaft replaced at 1,500 miles. Power steering pump went at 2,000 miles, had it replaced. Also at 2,000 miles cv joint and boot had to be replace. Headlights bounce while driving over minimal bumps, door panel rattles. Dash above speedometer rattles but dealer can not duplicate so no fix yet. Car is going back to the dealer today for a rattling noise coming from front end. Need I say more? Lemon!
Headlights on my 2004 grand prix vibrate (bounce) when going over bumps, very distracting. Exhaust system has loud and annoying pinging sound, most noticable for a while after car has been driven, then turned off.
It looks like I am one of many complaining about the bouncing headlights. This is not only distracting to myself, but to other drivers. I can only hope that something will be done to remedy this from the manufacturer.
After review of consumer complaints with regard to boucing headlights... I too am having the same problem... Please advise on next steps.
Headlights not aimed properly or bouncing. Oncoming traffic will flash highbeams. After riding behind someone they will comment my lights shake and are too bright.
Headlight bounce update. Problem continues to persist. Other vehicle owners have reported similar problems. See more information here: http://www.clubgp.com/newforum/tm.asp?m=883856&p=1&mpage=1&tmode=1&smode=1&key=&language=
My headlights are bouncing up and down while driving down the road in my 2004 grand prix gtp w/comp g.this is very distracting to both me and the other cars traveling towards me. Gm does not seem to concerned but, evidently they are not the ones driving the car. There has been no accident, I just filled out the incident date so I could proceed to the next page.
2004 pontiac grand prix. Bouncing headlights - annoying and distracting to surrounding traffic. Needs to improve headlight mounting.
Headlights bounce on all road surfaces at all speeds, causing distractions for both the driver and other traffic, both oncoming and leading. Dealer acknowledges problem but has no tsb or fix available from pontiac.
Headlight shake badly. Any slight variation in the road such as expansion joints, cracks, bumps, etc. Result in obvious shaking seen on reflective signs, car tails, etc. This is pretty distracting as a driver of the car, I can't imagine the impact on others. Dealer offered no solution as pontiac has not officially acknowledged the problem but all 2004 grand prix models have this issue.
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