Took it in to Valvoline for an oil change and they checked the headlights,blinkers etc.They could not get main headlights to come on so they replaced them and they still would not come on.Told me I was going to have to take it to a mechanic.High beams and fog lights work but replaced bulbs and still no low beam headlights.There should be a recall on this since so many are having an issue.
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems
30 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 110,000.
- owner complaints
- 30
- of this car's complaints
- 21%
- typical mileage
- 110,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights2
- Turn signal: switch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Loss of Headlights
The subject vehicles are model year (MY) 2002-2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2004-2007 Buick Rainier, 2003-2008 Isuzu Ascender, 2005-2009 Saab 9-7X, 2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada, 2003-2006 Chevrolet SSR, 2005-2009 Buick Lacrosse, and 2006-2008 Pontiac Grand Prix. This scope includes the Trailblazer/Envoy variants: 2002-2006 Envoy XL/Trailblazer EXT and 2004-2005 Envoy XUV. The original scope of this investigation was expanded to include all vehicles equipped with the subject Headlight Driver Module (HDM). The focus of the investigation was to determine whether actions performed by General Motors adequately addressed any unreasonable risk to motor vehicle safety in the subject vehicles concerning the headlights and the HDM that controls them.Under normal electrical load and environmental conditions, the HDM can overheat inside the Underhood Electrical Center (UEC). This can cause the module to fail and result in a simultaneous loss of both low beam headlights and both daytime running lights (DRLs), often with no warning or prior detectability to the driver. This failure can be intermittent or permanent. No other exterior lights are affected. High beams, turn signals, brake lights, and reverse lights are still operational.General Motors addressed this issue with 2 recalls (14V755 & 15V519) and a special coverage program (N172091910). In view of the recalls and special coverage program implemented by GM and the vehicle high beams continuing to operate, ODI has tentatively concluded that the actions taken by GM mitigate any unreasonable risk to safety posed by HDM failure in the subject vehicles.Accordingly, the investigation is closed. The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety-related defect does not exist. The agency reserves the right to take additional action if warranted by new circumstances.The ODI reports cited above are available for review online at under the identification numbers in the attached document.
RQ17002
What 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Low beam lights quit randomly, running lights did once too. This has happened multiple times so I switch to hi beams before I crash. This is a documented safety issue and recall should include my car.
When I turn off my car my daytime running light will not stay off and it kills my battery. I looked online for help with this and it seems my car is not the only pontiac grand prix with this problem yet I see no recalls for this. Can you please help me?
2008 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in requesting reimbursement for turn signal switch repairs. *ld the consumer stated the vehicle shut of while driving. The consumer managed to pull over with no power steering, brakes, or gas. The vehicle restarted 5 minutes later.
I was driving at dark hours with headlights on and lights just went out. Turned on bright lights and the lights worked. Turned back to dim and lights worked for about half a mile.lights went out again turned on brights and same thing as before the lights worked. I thought I seen somewhere a recall was issued for this problem. I guess I didnt.
Takata recall. After driving my vehicle at night on the highway I noticed my low beam lights would not come on also no daytime running lights. I pulled over shut car off checked connections and fuses turned cat back on still no low beams. High beams and fog lights work just no low beams
Car is turned off but headlights just randomly come on and a loud fan blowing type noise under the hood.
The headlight module (low beams) and/or fuse box, keeps faulting out. Driving at night, the headlights suddenly go out. Very dangerous. This the 3rd module ive replaced, an now im on my 2nd fuse box.this happens at all times, whether moving, stationary, or etc.
Lowbeam lights turn off at same time randomly while driving. This is very hazardous and your "safety coverage" only covers hdm modules to be replaced which is a temporary fix (lasts usually 2 months) this is widely known issue on these vehicles dating back to 2005 and if I get in a serious wreck due to your negligence I will be taking action. I'm sickened you would cover the costs of a permanent fix when your customers are such at a high risk of fatalities while driving. (this issue has been reoccurring for the last year and have come close to many accidents)
Upon starting of the car under normal conditions, noticed a slight burnt electrical smell, after inspection of the engine compartment, I did not notice any smoke or obvious signs, and the smell went away, this happened twice while out shopping at various places. On the final leg of the trip on the way home, I noticed the smell becoming more apparent, and the smell was noticeable at traffic light stops. Once home, I once again inspected the compartment, and noticed a melted spot on the top of the fuse box, after opening, the low beam relay was burnt beyond recognition and fused to the wiper relay. In order to use headlights, I now have to replace the whole fuse box due to the burnt spot in the cover and the fuse box. See attached pictures. I could not attach the picture of plastic dust which is what is left of the relay, due to size limitations.
Questions about the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix lights
Does the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix have lights problems?
Owners have filed 30 complaints about the lights of the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix, 21% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 110,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have the most lights problems?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most lights complaints are 1997 (152 complaints), 1998 (92 complaints) and 2007 (92 complaints).
Other 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Electrical 43Engine 24Airbags 22Transmission 18Brakes 12Acceleration 9Steering 9Body 6Fuel system 5Tires 3Driver assistance 2Seat belts 2Visibility 2Wheels 2Seats 1Suspension 1
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