2007 Pontiac Grand Prix: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Mar 28, 2023 · Lights · 102,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated while driving at night the headlights had started to fail and would not properly illuminate. The contact stated that the fog lights and hi-beam worked as designed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer in 2021 to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the contact stated that following the recall repair, the headlights started to fail. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be diagnosed and repaired out-of-pocket. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.

Filed Apr 4, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 170,000 miles · AR

I have same problem as others. Have been able to start car sometimes by putting it in neutral. Several years ago I left the car with our son to see if he could figure out the problem because my wife quit driving the car after being stranded a few times. When using blinkers the high beam would come on. It has a roaring sound like a wheel bearing going out.the key fob doesn't work. I've been told the bcm body control module could be causing problems. Had estimate of $500 to replace and program new bcm.. We have towed car home after going to store. I used to drive otr so we got a second vehicle to drive. After reading other posts on this car 4/4/2021 I don't think I want to put more money into it. Especially when I've read gm techs can't fix the problems.. Once the vacuum line to brake booster came off when my wife was going down hill. I put the line back on, it hasn't done that again. We have not driven the car out of town for fear of it breaking down. And shops not being able to tell us what is wrong with it.. I tied a cable on trunk release so I can open trunk. . We did love the car when it was running. Has 193,000k at this time. Has stalled/quit on city streets. And we quit driving it on highway.

Filed Oct 14, 2020 · Lights · 194,000 miles · AR

My 2007 pontiac grand prix had a headlamp switch problem. I would be driving at night and the headlights would just go out. Sometimes if you'd keep them on low beam you'd have lights. But sometimes even this didn't work. There was a recall in this so I took it in for the repair. It worked for a couple of months but then quit working and the lights would go out again. We parked the car for a while. Then gave it to my daughter and her husband. We recently got the car back from my daughter because they had because of the same reason. They were having the same problem. I called a gm dealership here in town and they said it wasn't covered. I then called gm directly and was told that I would be responsible for the repair.

Filed Oct 3, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · UT

I have a secondary air issue that we can't seem to get fixed, even with all the parts we have replaced. Also at night every time I use my blinker the high beams come on and won't turn off. The issue is when im driving at night it seems to happen when my blinker clicks back into place.

Filed Nov 30, 2019 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · HI

My low beam head lights are beginning to fail. My driver side headlight no longer turns on and I believe it be the failure of the hood lamp driver module. After replacing all bulbs and checking all fuses. I have concluded it is this relay that is causing my daytime running lights to fail. There is documentation that this is a known failure but my car is not showing up on the recall list.

Filed Oct 6, 2019 · Acceleration, Engine · 150,000 miles · OR

My "reduced engine power" light came on. Used a snap on $5000 scanner. Codes say gas pedal sensor. Changed that problem still exists. Cleaned throttle case. Car stalls and I have to press gas pedal to the floor to get it to 20 miles an hour. There are so many blogs on this problem its unbelievable. I just had the recalls fixed on the ignition and head lights. Now this issue. Please help. Im single, homeless, and unemployed. This is the last thing I need right now.

Filed Jan 8, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 145,000 miles · OK

In may 2017 my low beams decided to turn on and off and now they will not come on at all. Also the interior lights have always had problems they have never fully turned on and on top of all of that now my license plate tag light is now longer working. I have changed all of the bulbs and still thing is helping. I don't know much about cars.

Filed Sep 5, 2017 · Lights · 127,000 miles · ND

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix. When the vehicle was started, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to hansons chevrolet buick gmc (14830 nd-17, grafton, nd 58237, phone number: (701) 922-0428), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact was instructed to bring the vehicle back the next day and was informed that the remedy part was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v519000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Feb 17, 2017 · Lights, Steering · 128,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix. While operating the vehicle, the low beam headlights suddenly shut off. Also, while driving various speeds, the power steering malfunctioned and caused the steering wheel to become very difficult to turn. The failures were not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 128,000.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Lights · OH

2007 pontiac grand prix. Consumer seeks reimbursement for low beam headlight control switch recall repairs. *smd the consumer stated the low beam head light stopped working during the last of april 2016. During the repair, a switch which controlled the low beam head light was replaced. The consumer then received a recall letter, a month later.

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Lights · 46,000 miles · MI

High beam headlights come on erratically unexpectedly without driver interaction. As for example soon as engine starts, while driving or after making a turn with turn signal. Have had numerous oncoming drivers blare their horns or flashing their lights at me. This is a safety hazard not only for myself but for other drivers. Have spoken to gm regarding this issue and they told me not great enough percentage to warrant a recall. Seems like just more bs from gm not standing behind their products for things that should not occur. Have spoken online with numerous users with same issue. I've had this issue for several years and has gotten worse with the occurrence frequency that it happens. Use to be only during colder months but this year has been occurring during the warmer months as well.

Filed Oct 26, 2016 · Lights · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that there was a random short and the low beam head lamps failed to illuminate without warning. The contact had to apply the high beams due to the progressing failure. The contact later received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v755000 (exterior lighting, headlights). The VIN was also included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.