NHTSA — Exterior Lighting Problems

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Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
65,667 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am lights problems

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1999 Pontiac Grand Am Owner Comments

problem #9

Jun 012016

Grand Am

  • 125,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The hazard switch makes a noise like the hazard lights are flashing when they aren't even on. To get my blinkers to work I have to push the hazard button on and off several times.

- Augusta, KS, USA

problem #8

Nov 011999

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • miles
Wanted to know if you have a recall for this incidents. I have been to the dealer since 2000 and continue with the same problems. The dash is defected has been replaced twice because it lifts up and can't see the road very well. In puerto rico the dealer royal motors does not sell Pontiac any more.

- Trujillo Alto, PR, USA

problem #7

May 162012

Grand Am 6-cyl

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that the turn signal switch failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, who diagnosed that the hazard switch and the turn signal switch needed to be replaced. On another occasion, the contact stated that while driving approximately 60 mph, the check engine warning light illuminated as the vehicle overheated and stalled. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the intake manifold gasket needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000 and the current mileage 205,000.

- Hubbard, OH, USA

problem #6

Dec 202012

Grand Am

  • 91,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. The contact stated that while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact activated the turn signal switch and noticed the turn signal lighting failed to illuminate. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 91,000.

- Archbald, PA, USA

problem #5

Aug 312010

Grand Am

  • 114,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am. Upon starting the vehicle she heard a clicking noise coming near the hazard light switch. The clicking noise she heard was very similar to the noise you can hear when you activate the turn signals. The failure recurred whenever the vehicle was turned on. The vehicle was not taken to be examined for the cause of failure and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that her vehicle was not included in the recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 03V327000, exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch. The failure and current mileages were 114,000.

- Wabeno, WI, USA

problem #4

Oct 262009

Grand Am

  • 70,000 miles
I have a 1999 Pontiac Grand Am and everytime I replace the brake light bulbs they melt.

- Bluefield, WV, USA

problem #3

Apr 132004

Grand Am

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

When turning on the turn signal light a loud noise was heard coming from the steering column. The turn signal light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer disconnected the fuel box, and was able to drive vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic replaced the multi function switch.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #2

Jun 242003

Grand Am 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 11,000 miles
1999 Pontiac Grand Am 2.4 L auto severe brake failure---replacement of pads 8 times, rotors 3 times and calipers 2 times in 80,000 miles. Brakes occasionally lock up and make loud grinding and squealing noises steering shudders and vehicle pulls to left.. participating Pontiac dealer failed to fix this problem since purchase at 11,000 miles. Under warranty replacement it has had 6 door panels due to peeling leather on top of panel, 5 gear shifters due to dealers improper installation, 2 factory cd/radio failures, 1 rack and pinion unit, 2 front strut assemblies due to knocking noise from front of car (went bad after 10,000 miles use), problem with hesitation at idle-cold start(unsuccessfully diagnosed by dealer) carpet loose in trunk around latch assembly(too short for trunk and was hot glued to back wall of car by dealer instead of replacement). Turn signals still occasionally fail to work(dealer said they worked just fine) battery connection in factory battery broke loose spilling corrosive battery acid all over around battery tray area. All four wheel covers have been replaced because of "pie pan" noise when you hit a bump (new ones did not fix problem). After warranty was up Pontiac' care hotline or the dealer could "care " less that after dozens of trips for repairs the dealer still didn't fix the car while it was still under warranty. Since then, besides the unrepaired items on my car, the alternator went bad at 60,000 miles ($120), glass in interior rear view mirror broke while adjusting, both outside rear view mirrors have broke off in two different automatic car washes (held into door by a stud mounted into 1/4 inch of plastic in the mirror). And the ignition switch failed at 75,000 miles($300). Fog lights and backup lights have water condensation in them shorting out bulbs. Surprisingly, this car is "babied",but by in my description you sure couldn't tell it.

- Foster, KY, USA

problem #1

Apr 252003

(reported on)

Grand Am

  • miles
The turn signals and brake lights were inoperative.

- Sutherlin, OR, USA

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