1995 Pontiac Grand AM Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 31about this part
- Share
- 8%of 409 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,103miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 31 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM, 8% of the 409 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,103 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The original headlight switch malfunctioned and I did not have any dash lights or tail-lights. The second switch malfunctioned too and the headlights now go out when I try to cycle them from high beam to low beam or don't come on until I cycle them again.”
NHTSA complaint #10098669, filed 2004-11, 101,000 miles“My vehicle's (1995 Pontiac Grand Am) dimmer switch is malfunctioned. The head lights go out if you try to cycle from high beam to lo beam. I also know of another person with the same problem.I recently experinced this problem while driving at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10093734, filed 2004-10, 156,632 miles“1995 Pontiac Grand Am overheating. Replaced the thermostat four times and finally the head gaskets warped. Paid for the head gasket replacement. Continued to overheat and called general motors. Mediator was of very little help. Took it back under the repair warranty, then the radiator blew because they had replaced the radiator cap with a higher pressure rating. We took it back and they replaced the radiator, hoses, heater core and numerous other things. It continued to overheat. In general we have spent about $2500.00 and still have this issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10144193, filed 2005-12, 165 miles“We have had a problem with the windows not working. We've had to push up the window with our hands while pushing the power window button and it doesn't close all the way. Now it does not work at all. Also we have problems with the headlights staying on. We noticed if we play with the multifunction switch (like turning the high beams on and off) then the headlights will come back on after a few tries. We recently replaced all 4 brakes and now the ABS light is on and stays on. Dealer stated that there's nothing wrong with the ABS brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #10088876, filed 2004-08, 80,103 miles“The combination switch for the head lights/turn signal, and cruise control failed. As a result, while driving the head lights shut off without warning. Headlights repeatedly went out while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10046137, filed 2003-12, 78,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 12 | 12% |
| 2004 | 53 | 18% |
| 2003 | 65 | 20% |
| 2002 | 97 | 25% |
| 2001 | 98 | 18% |
| 2000 | 157 | 23% |
| 1999 | 68 | 8% |
| 1998 | 2 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 20 | 4% |
| 1995 | 31 | 8% |
| 1994 | 23 | 6% |
| 1993 | 4 | 2% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
120 complaintsBrakes
77 complaintsEngine cooling
60 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
33 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
27 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsEquipment
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSuspension
12 complaintsSeat belts
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Pontiac Grand AM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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