2004 Pontiac Grand Prix Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 9%of 454 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 200miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 9% of the 454 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 200 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving to church it had just got dark a car approached me with high beams on, when I went to flicker my switch from low to high my lights went out completely I was scared to death it was pitch black couldn't see where I was going and then they came back on I was in a field, thank god it was a country road I may have hurt myself or someone else, the windows on my car have been replaced all of them but now I only have 1 left that is working, this car has so many issues with electrical it makes me sick that I bought it.”
NHTSA complaint #10607552, filed 2014-07, 101,000 miles“My 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix has headlights that are loose from the factory. When encountering small or large bumps in the road my headlights bounce u and down. This is a very annoying problem for drivers approaching from the other direction. My dealer tells me there is no fix available. I am constantly being flashed by on coming traffic.”
NHTSA complaint #10079223, filed 2004-07, 10 miles“My headlights are bouncing up and down while driving down the road in my 2004 Grand Prix gtp w/comp g.this is very distracting to both me and the other cars traveling towards me. Gm does not seem to concerned but, evidently they are not the ones driving the car. There has been no accident, I just filled out the incident date so I could proceed to the next page.”
NHTSA complaint #10041591, filed 2003-10, 100 miles“The headlights shake on the 2004 Grand Prix as a result of insecure mounting. The dealer said there is nothing they can do, the headlights are installed as designed. I also contacted Pontiac via e-mail, their reply was that this a normal characteristic of the car. I do not believe this is a normal characteristic of any car and is a grave distraction to the driver as well as oncoming traffic!.”
NHTSA complaint #10096438, filed 2004-10, 200 miles“The headlights on my 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix gt2 seem to bounce while driving creating an annoyance to myself and other motorists. I've had numerous other drivers flash their headlights at me.”
NHTSA complaint #10079196, filed 2004-07, 1 milesRelated 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 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
107 complaintsEngine
98 complaintsSteering
64 complaintsBrakes
51 complaintsEngine cooling
41 complaintsBody and structure
33 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsOther or unknown
25 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsWheels
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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