2003 Pontiac Grand Prix Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 8%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 35,816miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, 8% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 35,816 miles.
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.
“When I turn on the blower switch, the blower doesn't work and the headlights go out. It mainly happens on the lower speeds but occasionally happens on high speed also. It is intermittent but happens around 75% of the time. This has been going on for about a year. I have checked all fuses and relays that seem to be related and find no problems there.”
NHTSA complaint #10343005, filed 2010-07, 120,000 miles“I have a 2003 grandprix and the first time I used the hazards on for about 10 minutes the column started smoking. If I turn them on now it will start instantly. The outside brake lights have also quit working as a result. I'm told that it is because of the wiring in the column and that everything goes through a central location which needs to be replaced. Apparently by steering the car over time it eventually removes the outer coating of the wiring. I feel that GM should repair this at no cost. …”
NHTSA complaint #10192876, filed 2007-06, 68,231 miles“While driving a 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix gtp tried turning on the dash lights at dusk only to find that the dash lights as well as the head lights low and high beam would not come on. After having the dealership look at the vehicle it was found that a plug came loose causing the loss of both low and high beam lights. I find that this could possibly be a safty hazard and fill that the low and high beam should be on separate circuits so as to not loose both lights at night.”
NHTSA complaint #10045529, filed 2003-11, 3,400 miles“The windshield wipers worked intermittently. This occurred during a rain storm . The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer on 3 occasions and the problem was resolved temporarily. The wiper would not go far enough towards the a-pillar. The dealer readjusted the left wiper arm. The vehicle engine stalled. While driving 40 MPH and above the vehicle would vibrate. The technician determined that the driver's side front tire was out of balance and the passenger's side front wheel was out of round. . The cd player stopped working while it was playing. …”
NHTSA complaint #10083330, filed 2004-08, 700 miles“I constantly get flashes of high beam from oncoming drivers when driving at night when I have my low beams on. Also, when it rains, the passenger side leaks water under the dash.”
NHTSA complaint #10111835, filed 2005-02Related service bulletins
- 10249011Jan 12, 2024This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.
- 10232136Feb 15, 2023This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10200151Jun 21, 2021This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10169354Nov 12, 2019This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10155009Dec 13, 2018This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Replacement Guidelines.
- 10116890Feb 12, 2016This informational bulletin provides an out line on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or Fog/Driving Lamp Damage and what should be considered warranty replacement and not
- 10116874Feb 8, 2016This informational bulletin provides information on exterior lamp condinsation and replacement guidelines
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 30 | 21% |
| 2007 | 92 | 42% |
| 2006 | 48 | 20% |
| 2005 | 3 | 2% |
| 2004 | 41 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 8% |
| 2002 | 24 | 7% |
| 2001 | 18 | 6% |
| 2000 | 22 | 5% |
| 1999 | 8 | 2% |
| 1998 | 90 | 18% |
| 1997 | 149 | 18% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 11% |
| 1994 | 20 | 9% |
| 1993 | 10 | 8% |
| 1992 | 10 | 9% |
| 1991 | 16 | 9% |
| 1990 | 9 | 5% |
| 1989 | 6 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix
31 complaintsElectrical system
20 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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