1997 Pontiac Sunfire Exterior lighting Problems

“Headlights only work on high beam with reduced light, possibly the daytime running light brightness. The daytime running lights are not working, the indicator light on the instrument panel indicates they are working. The bulbs have been replaced on the headlights and the fuses appear to be okay. The problem still exists.”

“I have been having problems with my headlights not long after I bought the car. Only the daytime running lights work on the car. Now recently, the daytime running lights are not working. So then I have no lights. I know there is a problem with the switch on the steering column. I turn the switch a little harder and the lights come on. But, once I let go. They go back to drl's. My brights do not work as well. To have more than drl's. I have to settle for them for hold the switch back to have regular lights and brights. …”

“The headlights on my 1997 Pontiac Sunfire vehicle are so dim, I cannot drive my car at night. It looks like I am driving with flashlights. I was told by a mechanic at sunland Pontiac dealership, el paso, tx that there was nothing they could do. I told them the headlights have always been to dim on my vehicle. I told them I wanted new headlight assembly with brighter bulbs or higher wattage. I was told that they did not have any new head light assembly that contained brighter bulb, or higher wattage, and there was nothing else they could do. …”

“Tires completey exploded and eventually replaced the rims, and since the third time I have not had any problems with the tires. I had to have a complete set of brakes put on, which I had to pay for. I am now having to face paying over $1000 for a new transmission, the headlights had problems not even a month after I got the car. The radiator had a whole in it from a screw that came loose from under the hood and it was shot back up into the radiator, they goodwilled this. ( DOT number: )”

“Driving down the road in the evening hours and lights failed. The lights quit working and found out by putting something behind the dimmer switch that the lights would come back on. Took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the switch in april 2000 however in dec 2000 the same switch has failed again. I have contacted Pontiac customer service and was told that due to the mileage it was my resposibility to repair. Due to the fact that I paid approximately $170.00 in april 2000 I feel that the manufacturer should be able to aid in getting this repaired at no charge to me.”