TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, BOTH LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE THE HIGH BEAM HEADLIGHTS WERE ENGAGED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V519000 (15V519000); HOWEVER, THE DEALER PERFORMED A TEMPORARY REPAIR UNTIL THE REQUIRED PART BECAME UNAVAILABL…
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix lighting problems
moderate 60 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
60
Recalls
0
Crashes
3
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN USING THE TURN SIGNAL, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS ACTIVATED. IN ADDITION, WHEN ATTEMPTING TO USE THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS, THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS WOULD ACTIVATE. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V519000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) AND IT RECEIVED THE TEMPORARY REPAIR FOR THE RECALL. HOWEVER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHIC…
CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER15V-519 RECALL 14291 THE LEFT HEADLIGHT KEEPS BURNING OUT AND THIS RECALL IS SUPPOSE TO FIX THAT SITUATION BUT THE LOCAL DEALERS SAY NO SOLUTION HAS BEEN FOUND. WHAT ARE THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES SUPPOSE TO DO. I HAVE PLACE 4 OR 5 LIGHTS IN THIS CAR TO DATE. A SOLUTION SURELY HAS BEEN FOUND. IF NOT GM SHOULD BUY THE CAR.
2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. CONSUMER SEEKS REIMBURSEMENT FOR LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH RECALL REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT STOPPED WORKING DURING THE LAST OF APRIL 2016. DURING THE REPAIR, A SWITCH WHICH CONTROLLED THE LOW BEAM HEAD LIGHT WAS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER THEN RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER, A MONTH LATER. *JB
I HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. IN MY CASE IT WAS THE HEADLAMP RELAY THAT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. I'M CONCERNED THIS MY BE THE SAME ISSUE AS FOR YESTERDAY'S ANNOUNCED RECALL BUT DID NOT SEE ANY PONTIACS LISTED AS BEING AFFECTED. FYI MY VIN WAS [XXX] [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR UPDATED 1…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V755000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS …
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 60 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting 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 $250 for lighting 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 lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting 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
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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