NHTSA — Exterior Lighting: Headlights Problems

2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,899 miles

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix lights problems

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2007 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner Comments

problem #8

May 022016

Grand Prix

  • miles

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

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 NHTSA campaign number: 14V755000 (exterior lighting, headlights). The VIN was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 14V400000 (electrical system). The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bridgeport, CT, USA

problem #7

Sep 012015

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (head lamps). The contact took the vehicle to a dealer and the head lamps were repaired, but the high beam headlights turned on independently. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but the high beams were not repaired because it was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 12/20/16

- Goodland, KY, USA

problem #6

Apr 172013

Grand Prix

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. While driving various speeds at night, the headlights turned off sporadically. Also, the contact mentioned that an abnormal noise emitted from the steering wheel. The dealer was notified of the failure. The technician diagnosed that the steering shaft and light relay had to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.

- Euclid, OH, USA

problem #5

Aug 152014

Grand Prix

  • 78,000 miles

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

The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact that while driving at various speeds, the low beam of both headlights automatically turned off. The problem occurred numerous times. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- New York, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 082014

Grand Prix

  • 40,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix GT. The contact stated that the headlights failed to work sporadically. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 40,000. The current mileage was 42,000.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #3

Oct 192011

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • 98,000 miles
The contact owns a Pontiac 2007 Grand Prix. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph with the headlights activated when headlights suddenly failed to illuminate. The contact maneuvered to the side of the road with caution. The high beam headlights were engaged in order to resume driving. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000. Updated 06/12/12 updated 06/13/12

- Covington, GA, USA

problem #2

Sep 012011

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 77,000 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac gran prix. The contact stated that the headlights would constantly fail while illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but was unable to generate any failure codes. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 77,000. The consumer stated the driver side seat belt warning alarm goes off, even while the seat belt is engaged. The clock and radio display lights no longer work. Updated 10/21/11

- Campbell, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 082010

Grand Prix

  • 54,190 miles
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated while driving 30 mph, the headlight failed independently. The contact attempted to turn the lights back on and as the switch knob was turned, there was an unusual grinding coming from the knob. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 54,190 and the current mileage was 54,227.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

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