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Failure mileage
Complaints
60
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
3crashes
When does it fail?
Of the 60 lighting complaints filed for the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Owners have filed 60 lighting complaints with NHTSA against this vehicle, but no formal recall covers the issue — the federal record reflects what manufacturers have admitted, not everything owners are reporting.
Lighting accounts for 27% of all owner complaints filed against this vehicle, across 10 categories tracked.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering lighting on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Low-beam headlights on 2007 Grand Prix vehicles fail without warning, sometimes intermittently and sometimes permanently. Owners describe the lights shutting off during night driving or refusing to illuminate when switched on, even though bulbs and fuses test fine. High beams and all other lights remain functional, which rules out a simple electrical shutdown. Failures happen across a wide mileage range—as low as 40,000 miles and as high as 190,000—and can recur multiple times in a single drive.
A related problem involves the multifunction switch controlling headlights. Owners report high beams engaging spontaneously when starting the engine, using the turn signal, or during normal driving. Some cannot shut the high beams off without holding the switch constantly, creating an unsafe steering situation. One owner replaced the switch in 2019 only to have the same problem return six months later.
General Motors issued recall campaigns 14V755000 and 15V519000 for exterior lighting defects. However, repair parts were unavailable for extended periods, and owners faced delays or outright inability to get repairs completed. Some reported that even after recall work was performed, the low-beam failures recurred within weeks. Owners cite relay replacement (GM Part #15016745) and multifunction switch replacement, sometimes costing $210 or more for parts alone. A few took their vehicles to independent mechanics who replaced fuses, wiring harnesses, or entire fuse boxes without success.
Same Pontiac Grand Prix lighting reports on nearby years: 2006 · 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Low-beam headlight failure (intermittent or complete)
Low-beam headlights fail to illuminate, either intermittently during driving or completely. Owners report bulbs and fuses check out as good. High beams and other lights remain functional. Failure is often sudden and can recur multiple times during a single trip.
When: Typically occurs at night while driving; can happen at any mileage from 40,000 to 190,000 miles; failures reported across multiple years of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Low beams shut off suddenly while driving; Low beams fail to turn on at all (manually or automatically); Intermittent low-beam dropout and recovery; Daytime running lights fail along with low beams; High beams and all other lights function normally
Codes mentioned: GM Part #15016745 (relay in under-hood fuse block), Multifunction switch
Repairs/costs cited: Owners report replacing relay (#15016745), multifunction switch, fuses, wiring harness, and fuse box. One owner spent $210 for switch replacement alone. Some dealers unable to reproduce or diagnose the issue.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA Recall Campaigns 14V755000 and 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting); repair parts were unavailable for extended periods, delaying or preventing repairs; recall provided only temporary repair in some cases; GM stated failure rate was not high enough to warrant recall action on related failures
Multifunction/turn-signal switch malfunction (high-beam control)
The multifunction switch controlling headlight functions malfunctions, causing high beams to engage erratically or uncontrollably. Owners report high beams activating without input when starting, during turns, or spontaneously while driving. In severe cases, high beams cannot be turned off.
When: Failures began as early as 2012 in some vehicles; recurred in some cases after initial switch replacement; frequency increased over years of ownership
Symptoms owners cite: High beams turn on erratically without driver input; High beams activate when using turn signal; High beams cannot be turned off; Driver must hold switch to keep brights off; Frequency of random activation increases over time
Codes mentioned: Multifunction switch, Headlamp control module/HDM module
Repairs/costs cited: Switch replacement attempted; however, failures recurred in some cases with new switches. One owner replaced switch in 2019 but problem returned 6 months later.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: GM did not consider failure rate high enough to warrant recall for this specific malfunction; some owners received recall notification for HDM module (Campaign 15V519000) with temporary repairs only
Exterior lighting cycling on/off intermittently while vehicle is parked
Lights turn on and off repeatedly on their own while the vehicle is parked, engine off, and key removed from ignition. Adjusting lighting controls and delayed-light settings does not resolve the issue.
When: Reported to occur over a period of about one week; occurs when vehicle is stationary and unattended
Symptoms owners cite: Exterior lights turn on and off intermittently while parked; Vehicle is off with key removed from ignition; Lighting control adjustments ineffective; Delayed lighting setting adjustments ineffective
Repairs/costs cited: Owner attempted to resolve by removing remote battery and disconnecting vehicle battery; no successful repair documented
Low-beam failure after recall repair
Following recall repair under NHTSA Campaigns 14V755000 or 15V519000, low-beam headlights fail again or continue to malfunction. In some cases, different lighting problems emerge post-repair, such as high beams engaging uncontrollably.
When: Failure recurred within a couple of months after recall repair in one case; within weeks in another; at mileages ranging from 100,000 to 127,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Low-beam headlights fail to illuminate after being repaired under recall; High beams engage unexpectedly after recall repair; Intermittent low-beam dropout persists after recall; Daytime running lights fail along with low beams
Codes mentioned: HDM module (Headlamp Driver Module), Multifunction switch
Repairs/costs cited: Dealer unable or unwilling to provide permanent repair; some dealers demanded out-of-pocket payment for follow-up repairs. One owner reported dealer refused to follow up on temporary repair.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recalls 14V755000 and 15V519000; repair parts were unavailable or in limited supply; manufacturers (GM/Pontiac dealer) stated parts unavailable or owner responsible for additional repair costs; temporary repairs provided but failures persisted
Synthesized from 60 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 6 most recent
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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?
Across the 48 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most lighting failures cluster between 78,000 and 126,789 miles, with the median around 100,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 78,000; a quarter make it past 126,789. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
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.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Pontiac/Grand Prix.
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