BACK IN THE SUMMER THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK ON DIM AND TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC AND THEY REPLACED THE HDM MODULE UNDER THE HOOD. ON DECEMBER 23, 2013 THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT WORK ON DIM AGAIN. HAD TO REPLACE THE HDM MODULE AGAIN. IT APPEARS LOOKING ON LINE THAT THIS IS NOT ONLY MY PROBLEM BUT OTHERS AS WELL. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE DEALT WITH BY THE MANUFACTURER. *TR
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix lighting problems
moderate 19 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250
Complaints
19
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$250
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
LOW BEAMS ON MY CAR COME ON AND OFF AT THE CAR'S PLEASURE. HIGH BEAMS WORK FINE BUT LOW BEAMS WILL WORK THEN GO OFF RANDOMLY. FOG LIGHTS WORK CORRECTLY AS WELL. *TR
HEADLIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY GO OFF WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENS 1-3 TIMES PER MONTH & NOT EVERY TIME I DRIVE THE CAR. GM DEALER TESTED EXTENSIVELY AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE IN SHOP. SUGGESTED I DRIVE TO THEIR SHOP WHEN IT HAPPENS AT NIGHT AGAIN, BUT NOT OPEN AT NIGHT! GM RECALL ON OTHER CARS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM 12-2014. WHEN I CALLED GM THEY SAID THERE IS NO RECALL FOR THE LIGHTING ISSUE I AM SUDDENLY …
THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT. I COULD NOT TURN THEM BACK ON MANUALLY OR BY RESTARTING THE CAR ETC. THE HIGH BEAMS, TURN SIGNALS, ETC. WERE NOT AFFECTED. THE FOLLOWING DAY AND FOR 2 WEEKS THE PROBLEM DID NOT REOCCUR THAT I NOTICED WHILE DRIVING DURING THE DAY OR NIGHT. AFTER 2 WEEKS, THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS COMPLETELY STOPPED WORKING AND I HAD TO HAVE T…
2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX HEADLIGHTS GO OUT WHEN HEATER FAN IS TURNED ON. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO REMAIN ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 110,000.
2008 GRAND PRIX LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS/DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS WORK INTERMITTENTLY OR DON'T WORK AT ALL. LIGHTS WILL WORK WHEN CAR IS STARTED AND WILL GO OUT AS I AM DRIVING OR WILL NOT COME ON AT ALL. VIN SEARCH SAYS NO RECALL ON MY YEAR, BUT THIS SAME EXACT ISSUE IS IN RECALL FOR 2007 AND 2006 GRAND PRIXS. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY VEHICLE AND I HAVE NOW BEEN PULLED OVER AND TICKETED BY THE POLI…
Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2008 Pontiac Grand Prix?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 19 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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