2008 Pontiac Grand Prix: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Oct 2, 2026 · Lights · MO

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.

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Lights · MI

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.

Filed Nov 8, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 122,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Oct 16, 2017 · Lights · OK

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

Filed Oct 13, 2017 · Electrical, Fuel system · RI

Car is turned off but headlights just randomly come on and a loud fan blowing type noise under the hood.

Filed Aug 17, 2017 · Lights · 125,000 miles · AR

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.

Filed Mar 5, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 135,000 miles · MO

The door locks on the 2008 model do not lock with remote and the drivers door key entry lock doesn't work.won't turn left or right.only one key entry on the entire car so you must use the drivers side key entry.have to keep replacing car remotes at $125.00 a piece almost yearly. Have had car since 2009.keep having to get struts replaced on the right side and replace brakes on the front wheels.the lights on the gear panel keep going out and also the lights where the radio station shows is dimmed or burning out.my left headlight keeps going out.electric in the car basically an overall ongoing issue.when car is placed in reverse it doesn't reverse sometimes.I have to turn it off and restart the car then place it in reverse before it will reverse.the car shakes after going over 65mph.suspension is off.have to repair tires constantly because inner tires wear out quickly.

Filed Dec 6, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 110,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Lights · 159,000 miles · NH

Low beam headlights go off, and sometimes on again by themselves. This happens after dark, while driving. It also happens in early evening when headlights should be on . This has been happening for a few weeks . Looking on the internet, I see there is a recall for this in 2007 models.

Filed Aug 15, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 161,000 miles · KS

Was driving down road and smelt a burnt odor, found out my low beams where not working. Once home, I popped the hood, opened the fuse box and found it smoking. Quickly disconnected battery cable. Further observation, found low beam relay started melting and must have caused small fire. Burnt part of the fuse box.

Filed Jan 5, 2016 · Lights · 77,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 pontiac grand prix. While driving at various speeds, low beam head lamps failed to function intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,000. Updated 02/26/16*lj updated 02/29/16.

Filed Dec 21, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 98,500 miles · CO

This vehicle keeps blowing the fuse for front park lights and tail lights. Without lights, cant drive vehicle at night or low light, inclement weather conditions. Initial investigation/troubleshooting leads to faulty body control module. The body control module provides ground circuit for multiple electrical functions on vehicle. This problem could result in vehicle wiring harness overloading and catching fire. Problem needs to be addressed with manufacturer. This fault can occur while driving or stationary. Fault occurs simply by turning ignition switch to on position and/or activating the multi-function switch to activate headlights and the fuse blows immediately. Simply replacing the fuse does not fix the problem. The vehicle should be diagnosed by gm dealer to validate proper function of lights/lighting system to pinpoint problem. Left alone, electrical components can fail and result in vehicle electrical fire. See attached photo of fuse block showing damage to area for parking light fuse.