APPROXIMATELY AFTER 3 MINUTES OF DRIVING THE HEAD LIGHTS GO OUT. THE HIGH BEAMS STILL WORK. IF THE CAR IS OFF FOR 5 MINUTES IT SEEMS TO RESET, BUT WILL ONLY LAST 3 MINUTES AGAIN.
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix electrical problems
severe 61 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $850
Complaints
61
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$850
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
WHEN USING MY TURN SIGNAL (PRIMARILY/ CONSISTENTLY WHEN SIGNALING A RIGHT HAND TURN) MY BRIGHT LIGHTS COME ON AND IT IS QUITE DIFFICULT TO GET THEM TO TURN OFF. OCCURS OCCASIONALLY WHEN SIGNALING A LEFT HAND TURN. THIS HAPPENS WHEN MOVING OR STATIONARY.
CONTACTED DEALER REGARDING THE RECALLED PART. I WAS NOTIFIED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PART TO FIX THE ISSUE AND THAT THEY WOULD CALL. OVER 2 MONTHS LATER AND STILL NOT CONTACT. *TR
WHEN LEAVING A FRIENDS HOUSE OUR LOW BEAM HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. I TRIED TO MANUALLY MAKE THEM COME ON AND THEY STILL WOULD NOT ILLUMINATE. I STILL HAD HIGH BEAMS, TAIL LAMPS, AND SIDE MARKER LAMPS. I TURNED ON MY FOG LAMPS TO MAKE IT HOME WITH LIGHTING TO THE FRONT. *JS
MY LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE BEGINNING TO FAIL. MY DRIVER SIDE HEADLIGHT NO LONGER TURNS ON AND I BELIEVE IT BE THE FAILURE OF THE HOOD LAMP DRIVER MODULE. AFTER REPLACING ALL BULBS AND CHECKING ALL FUSES. I HAVE CONCLUDED IT IS THIS RELAY THAT IS CAUSING MY DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS TO FAIL. THERE IS DOCUMENTATION THAT THIS IS A KNOWN FAILURE BUT MY CAR IS NOT SHOWING UP ON THE RECALL LIST.
WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE TEMP IS UNDER 40 DEGREES. I RANDOMLY GET ERROR WITH TRACTION CONTROL OFF AND REDUCED ENGINE POWER. I HAVE TROUBLE ACCELERATING AND KEEPING SPEED. WHICH HAS BEEN VERY DANGEROUS TO GET TO A SAFE SPOT ON THE EXPRESSWAY TO PULL OFF, WHEN MY SPEED SUDDENLY CHANGES. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS DURING THE COLD MONTHS AND I HAVE GOT ITEMS CLEANED AND SEN…
I HAD BEEN HAVING A FEW PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS. THE WOULD JUST RANDOMLY TURN OFF AT NIGHT. THEY ONLY WORKED WHEN THEY WANTED TO. ON THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 17TH I STOPPED AT THE STORE ON MY WAY TO SCHOOL AND ONCE I CAME OUT OF THE STORE (ABOUT 10 MINUTES LATER) I SMELT SOMETHING BURNING AND NOTICED SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. WHEN THE HOOD WAS POPPED THE RELAY BOX WAS COMPLETELY MEL…
Common questions
How serious is the electrical problem on the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
It's a meaningful issue. 61 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $850.
At what mileage does the electrical typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $850 for electrical repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to electrical?
No active recalls currently cover electrical issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
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