Pontiac Grand Prix Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 264 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix across 13 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (78). The words owners use most often: “windshield wipers” (21% of reports).
- 264visibility complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- $680typical repair cost reported by owners
- 38%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.
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 56 of 264 complaints (21%)
- Power window: mentioned in 32 of 264 complaints (12%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical visibility repair on the Pontiac Grand Prix at $680, and half of them between $460 and $870.
Based on 15 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2002–2009), 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 visibility problems happen?
Based on 104 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 264 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury.
Pontiac Grand Prix visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Grand Prix | 3 | 1% | 30,693 |
| 2006 Grand Prix | 6 | 3% | 30,000 |
| 2005 Grand Prix | 4 | 3% | 43,500 |
| 2004 Grand Prix | 12 | 3% | 100,109 |
| 2003 Grand Prix | 4 | 4% | 59,000 |
| 2002 Grand Prix | 19 | 6% | 61,000 |
| 2001 Grand Prix | 19 | 6% | 67,203 |
| 2000 Grand Prix | 23 | 5% | 64,500 |
| 1999 Grand Prix | 30 | 7% | 39,674 |
| 1998 Grand Prix | 48 | 10% | 92,000 |
| 1997 Grand Prix | 78 | 10% | 95,000 |
| 1996 Grand Prix | 4 | 5% | — |
| 1995 Grand Prix | 14 | 8% | 97,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Model years: 1997
Problem: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The windshield wipers may stop working due to a separation between the drive pin and crescent in the crank arm assembly.
Risk: Driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect these vehicles for the presence of a plastic water deflector and, if necessary, replace the wiper motor crank arm and install a water deflector. On vehicles receiving a replacement crank arm and new water deflector, dealers will also apply additional sealing material to improve water deflection away from the crank arm assembly and will install a reinforcement to improve the performance of the wiper park mechanism.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring
Model years: 1995
Problem: Some of these vehicles have a strained or separated washer/wiper switch power feed wire.
Risk: This can cause the windshield washer/wiper to work intermittently and could ultimately result in inoperative wipers. If this were to occur in a severe weather situation, driver visibility could be reduced, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the old designed washer/wiper switches with a newly designed switch.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 pontiac grand prix. While attempting to activate the rear defroster, the defroster control turned bright red and failed to defrost the window. The rear window began to crystallize and a crack formed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not…
2001 pontiac grand prix. Consumer writes in regards to heater switch and ignition switch problems. *smd the consumer stated the switch for the heater stopped working. As the consumer was leaving the repair shop, the ignition switch started smoking. The ignition switch and blower motor were…
Driving on highway, back driver's side window comes crashing down into car door, for no reason. Then back passenger window stops working completely, a few weeks later. Driver's side window starts sliding down as car is in motion after turning corner, i grabbed window trying to hold onto it, so it…
There were several problems with my car beginning with rear defrost not working. The air would only work on high. Then as i was driving home one night i turned the fan to the air/heat off and my headlights went out nearly causing me to run off the road. Then at some point my car would not start and…
In october 2011, i noticed that my a\c & heating fan was working intermittently. After a hard rain, the fan stopped working completely, and i noticed a large puddle of water on the passenger side floor. I decided not to have the blower motor replaced until after i could find the exact location of…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Pontiac Grand Prixs have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 264 owner complaints about visibility for the Pontiac Grand Prix. 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 Prix visibility?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix visibility problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix?
Owners report a typical cost of $680 (half paid between $460 and $870), from 15 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the Pontiac Grand Prix?
The most frequent phrase is “windshield wipers”, in 56 of 264 complaints, followed by “power window” (32).
Other Pontiac Grand Prix problems
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- Steering problems (607)
- Engine problems (574)
- Exterior Lighting problems (555)
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