Pontiac Grand Prix windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

5.3

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$373.00

Average Mileage:

60,500 miles

Number of complaints:

6 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. pay to have the window regulator replaced (4 reports)
  2. buy a regulator off ebay and fix it yourself (1 reports)
  3. not sure (1 reports)

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problem #6

2006Apr 19

Grand Prix GT 3.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 85,000 miles

In April, 2006, after having had the car for just over 3 years, the power windows stopped working. When I took it to get fixed, it was diagnosed as the window regulator was bad. I replaced the front driver and passenger window regulators as well as the back driver regulator. This cost me $875 out of pocket to repair. Eight months later, the driver window regulator went out again. The problem is my window keeps falling down in the door. My car is not safe from theft or vandalism. So I fixed it again, another $250. Less than three months later, the front driver side window regulator went out again. The part was covered under warranty, but I still had to pay for the labor on it. Another $100. In the meantime, the back passenger window went out, and I have not bothered to replace it. The window stays up and from the sound of the other windows, it does not sound like it will be long before they quit working again too! This is a serious problem. I am wondering if there is not an electrical malfunction causing the window regulators to keep going bad. I am glad to find out I am not the only one with this problem.

lisanne96

Denver, CO, USA

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problem #5

2008Apr 25

Grand Prix GTP

  • Automatic transmission
  • 132,000 miles

I have had to replace many window regulators in this car over the last 2 years. I have replaced the drivers window twice, and it just went out again today!, I have replaced the passenger side twice, and I have replaced the drivers side back window regulator twice. I can not continue to do this and I really believe this should be covered by Pontiac. I hate to get under another car note, but I am really frustrated with this issue and am looking for a new car. I would not recommend anyone to purchase this car as I hear that this is still an issue in Pontiac's
Thanks Pontiac for nothing.

dthames

Locust Grove, GA, USA

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problem #4

2006Jan 01

Grand Prix 3.8L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,000 miles

Had the car only 3-4 years and the power regulator on the passenger front window failed off and on,then stopped working all together. Then a year later the passenger back window stopped working all together.

Fred S.

Birdsboro, PA, USA

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problem #3

2007Jan 05

(reported on)

Grand Prix GT 3.8 V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles

Back before my warranty ran out in 2003, my front passenger window decided to quit working. It was like this for days so I decided that I'd go down and get it looked at. Well ont the way there it decided it would work again so there was nothing to look at and the dealership guys really didn't believe me. A few weeks passed and it did it again and then another window had as well. They started working inexplicably again. Then after the warranty was out the front passenger window went out again and has stayed out now for about 2 and 1/2 years. Now if you ask a dealer they will admit there is a problem but back then they acted like I was crazy. My brother has a 2003 Grand Prix and his windows did the same thing!

Adair S.

Greensboro, NC, USA

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problem #2

2006Oct 23

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles

I was reading another report about a Grand Prix and I think they were talking about our car. I have replaced both the driver and passenger side window regulators. Now the transmission is sticking in 2nd gear and the key won't come out of the ignition. What a piece of sh*t car.

jlhnah

Sullivan, MO, USA

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problem #1

2006Aug 15

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • 38,000 miles

How can two windows that I seldom use go out? Now my front drivers is out. What a pain in the pocket book, and my ass. Time without a car is never fun.

kathrynut

St George, UT, USA

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