1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Interior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 810 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the interior lighting of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix, 0% of the 810 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Trunk light caused clothing in truck to catch fire. I have the melted light and burned clothing in my possession. I feel this could be a grave danger to others, since I did nothing more than put clothes in the trunk in a regular manner.”
NHTSA complaint #526281, filed 1997-10“Consumer was traveling about25mph on a highway and another vehicle had jumped in front of her. Consumer went to apply brakes, four dash light came on the dashboard. Consumer turned vehicle off. These are four lights that were showing on the dashboard. Airbag light/ABS brakes system/ checked tire pressure/ .low tire. Dealership mechanic told consumer that brake pads needed to be replaced. Also, srs light needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #868748, filed 2000-08“Dome light would come on and remain on for approximately 2 minutes or more while driving. Dealer notified. Locks, seat belt indicator, and cruise control acting weird, fuse replaced and as soon as it was started, the vehicle blew a fuse.”
NHTSA complaint #897357, filed 2001-10Interior lighting: other model years
Other parts of the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
216 complaintsExterior lighting
149 complaintsEngine cooling
136 complaintsElectrical system
88 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
78 complaintsAir bags
56 complaintsBrakes
52 complaintsEngine
45 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
32 complaintsSuspension
26 complaintsOther or unknown
19 complaintsBody and structure
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix
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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