Pontiac Grand AM Exterior Lighting Problems
Owners have filed 615 complaints with NHTSA about exterior lighting problems on the Pontiac Grand AM across 11 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (157). The words owners use most often: “turn signal” (33% of reports).
- 615exterior lighting complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $540typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Turn signal: mentioned in 203 of 615 complaints (33%)
- Hazard switch: mentioned in 100 of 615 complaints (16%)
- Clicking noise: mentioned in 50 of 615 complaints (8%)
- Signals work: mentioned in 35 of 615 complaints (6%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical exterior lighting repair on the Pontiac Grand AM at $540, and half of them between $460 and $650.
Based on 33 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2003–2013), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do exterior lighting problems happen?
Based on 355 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 615 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 4 a fire, 2 an injury.
Pontiac Grand AM exterior lighting complaints by model year
| Model year | Exterior Lighting complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Grand AM | 12 | 12% | 60,000 |
| 2004 Grand AM | 53 | 18% | 68,000 |
| 2003 Grand AM | 65 | 20% | 81,000 |
| 2002 Grand AM | 97 | 25% | 80,000 |
| 2001 Grand AM | 98 | 18% | 62,000 |
| 2000 Grand AM | 157 | 23% | 71,000 |
| 1999 Grand AM | 68 | 8% | 56,500 |
| 1998 Grand AM | 2 | 1% | — |
| 1997 Grand AM | 12 | 3% | 128,728 |
| 1996 Grand AM | 20 | 4% | 22,000 |
| 1995 Grand AM | 31 | 8% | 80,103 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights:switch
Model years: 2000, 2001
Problem: Certain passenger vehicles have hazard warning switches that may experience solder joint cracking caused by rapid temperature transitions and the soldering process. If solder joint cracking occurs and results in an open circuit, the turn signals/hazard lamps become intermittent or inoperative.
Risk: When the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn that could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the hazard warning switch. Owner notification began on february 5, 2004. Owners should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537.
Exterior lighting:hazard flashing warning lights
Model years: 1996
Problem: The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Risk: If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.
Fix: Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
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Directional turning left/right lights sometimes don't work
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Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand AMs have exterior lighting problems?
No. NHTSA has 615 owner complaints about exterior lighting for the Pontiac Grand AM. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Pontiac Grand AM exterior lighting?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list exterior lighting. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix exterior lighting problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
Owners report a typical cost of $540 (half paid between $460 and $650), from 33 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about exterior lighting problems on the Pontiac Grand AM?
The most frequent phrase is “turn signal”, in 203 of 615 complaints, followed by “hazard switch” (100).
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