87 of the
1,064 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix are about the
glass, mirrors and wipers — 8% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
95,000 miles.
B
87
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
Exactly what failed
Windshield Wiper/Washer
3337.9%
Power Window Devices AND Controls
1719.5%
Windshield
89.2%
Linkages
89.2%
Motor
55.7%
Visibility
55.7%
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System
33.4%
Glass, Side/Rear
22.3%
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
11.1%
Exterior
11.1%
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers across every Pontiac Grand Prix year
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT TURNED ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE DID NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE MOTOR CRANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED RECALL 99V348000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: LINKAGES) BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10381045 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 159,000 milesPetersburg, VA
VISIBILITY
I HAVE A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX AND I JUST RESEARCHED THE RECALLS FOR THOSE MODELS. I SEE THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND IT IS FOR WHAT MINE HAVE RECENTLY DONE. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS HAVE STOPPED WORKING AND I HAVEN'T HAD MY CAR OVER 2 YEARS. I JUST GOT THE CAR IN 2008 AND I WANTED TO KNOW IF THE RECALL WAS ON THAT CAR AND WAS IT EVER DONE. I DON'T WANT TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT AND THEY STARTED TO NOT WORK AFTER WE HAD A BIG SNOW STORM HERE IN VIRGINIA.
NHTSA complaint #10272502 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Stockton, CA
VISIBILITY
WHEN USING WIPERS, WIPER WOULD STOP WORKING AND WOULD STOP IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN, HAD TO PULL OVER AND PUSH WIPERS DOWN MANUALLY BECAUSE WIPERS WOULD NOT GO BACK DOWN TO NORMAL POSITION I HAD TO DRIVE WITH NO WIPERS, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THIS WAS HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 7 MONTHS NOW WIPERS DON'T WANT TO WORK AT ALL. CALLED GM RECALL NUMBER AND EXPLAINED WHAT HAPPENED AND WAS TOLD MY 1997 GRAND PRIX WAS NOT ON THE RECALL LIST.
NHTSA complaint #10265210 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 157,900 milesMadison, WI
VISIBILITY
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED OFF THEY REMAIN DIRECTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF THE WINDSHIELD. THE WIPERS FAIL TO REST AT THE BOTTOM OF THE WINDSHIELD. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC INSTALLED A NEW WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR, WHICH ONLY TEMPORARILY REMEDIED THE ISSUE. THE FAILURE RECURRED BECAUSE THE DEFECT WAS IN THE LINKAGE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT HIS VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V348000 (VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES). THE CONTACT WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIR COSTS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT BEEN SUFFICIENTLY REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 157,900.
NHTSA complaint #10254898 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 99,000 milesWaterloop, IA
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
TL* - THE CONTACT CALLED REGARDING A 1997 OLDSMOBILE CUTLASS. THE CONTACT STATED ON FEBRUARY 3, 2007 WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO PUT THE VEHICLE IN REVERSE SHE NOTICED THERE WAS NO POWER STEERING, THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 99,000. THE CONTACT PUT POWER STEERING FLUID IN THE VEHICLE, AND IT ALL LEAKED OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC. THE CONTACT DID NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT THE MECHANIC SAID NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BLOWER FOR THE HEATER ONLY BLEW COLD AIR. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE FEBRUARY2006. SHE HAD IT REPAIRED. HOWEVER, IN MAY 2006 IT FAILED AGAIN.
NHTSA complaint #10181953 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 37,398 milesColumbus, IN
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
CONTACT STATES: HAS A 1997 GRAND PRIX, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLASH ON/OFF INTERMITTENTLY; THE BLOWER FANS WOULD ALMOST ALWAYS GO OFF, AND HAD NO HEAT OR DEFROSTER. HAD ELECTRICAL PROBLEM FIXED. STATED THAT IT TURNED OUT IT WAS THE IGNITION SWITCH.
NHTSA complaint #10119577 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Kingston, PA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
WIPER MOTOR CRANK ARM FAILED. THE DEALER INFORMED THE CONSUMER THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL. *BF THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, BUT WAS NEVER INFORMED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT AFTER PAYING FOR THE FAILED WINDSHIELD WIPERS WHICH STOPPED WHILE DRIVING IN HEAVY RAIN. *JB THE CONSUMER RECEIVED REIMBURSEMENT OCTOBER 13,2004. *NM
NHTSA complaint #10096867 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 152,000 milesOntario, 00
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
WHEN DRIVING IN A RAIN STORM WINDSHIELD WIPERS FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #10083224 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 92,000 milesPrescott, AZ
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOWS WERE REPLACED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THEY STILL FELL DOWN. THE REGULATORS WERE REPLACED. THEY FELL DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED, THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO.
NHTSA complaint #10081409 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pana, IL
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
CURRENTLY, THE CLEARCOAT IS PEELING OFF THE CAR. LAST SUMMER, THE WINDOW MOTORS DIED. REOCCURING, IS THE AIR CONDITIONER PROBLEM. -IT DOESN'T WORK.
NHTSA complaint #10068878 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesBloomingdale, GA
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THIS IS THE WORST AUTOMOBILE I HAVE EVER OWNED. IT IS NICKEL AND DIMING ME TO DEATH. BOTH BACK WINDOWS ARE BEING HELD UP IN PLACE BY STICKS THAT I HAVE PROPED UNDER THEM. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW I PAID $300 TO HAVE REPAIRED. THE STEERING LOCKED UP ON ME AND I HAD TO DISH OUT $500 TO GET THAT REPAIRED, GM RECALLED IT A COUPLE OF WEEKS AFTER THAT, THANK GOD I GOT SOME OF MY MONEY BACK FOR THAT REPAIR. THE PASSENGERS SIDE HEAD LIGHT LENS COVER FELL OFF $75 TO REPLACE THAT. I AM PRESENTLY WORKING ON THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INDICATOR WHICH I JUST CALLED THE DEALER FOR A PRICE ON THE PART AND AM TOLD IT WILL BE $224.07 FOR THE PART AND PROBABLY $115 FOR THE LABOR. THE ENGINE LEAKS OIL I HAD MY WIFE TAKE IT TO THE SHOP FOR THEM TO TAKE A LOOK AT AND THEY TOLD HER THAT NO LEAKS WERE EVIDENT. WELL THE OIL IN MY DRIVEWAY IS COMING FROM SOMEWHERE. I WILL NEVER OWN ANOTHER GM PRODUCT IN MY LIFE AGAIN. NOT EVEN IF IT IS GIVEN TO ME AND 10,000 TO USE TOWARD THE REPAIRS OF IT.
NHTSA complaint #10070584 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 180,000 milesOttawa, UN
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
THE PAINT ON THE REAR WHEEL WELLS AS WELL AS THE PAIN ON THE RUNNING BOARDS ALL THE WAY BACK TO THE REAR QUARTER PANNELS IS RUSTING OUT. I FOUND YOUR WEBSITE AND THOUGHT THAT I MIGH BE COVERED, BUT APPARENTLY I AM NOT AND GM SAID THEY HAVE CHANGED THEIR PLANT TO OSHAWA, CANADA. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THEY HAVE CHANGED THEIR PAINT. WHEN I ASKED WHAT I SHOULD DO THEY SAID THAT IT IS PRETTY MUCH TOUGH LUCK. AND THAT IS ABOUT IT. ALSO THE COOLENT RETURN HOSE IN THE ENGINE GOES EVERY 2 YRS. AND AT CANADIAN TIRE IT COSTS. ABOUT 375$ TO REPLACE.
NHTSA complaint #10071319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Tempe, AZ
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
WINDOW REGULATOR ON ALL WINDOWS OF THE 1997 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX I HAVE 3 WINDOWS WITH THE WINDOW REGULATORS OUT RIGHT NOW. I REPLACED THE REAR DRIVER SIDE, AND IT WENT OUT AGAIN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS LATER. ALSO I HAVE A BOARD IN THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO HOLD THE WINDOW UP UNTIL IT'S FIXED, WHEN I TOOK THE DOOR PANELING OFF TO PUT THE BOARD IN, I DISCOVERED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY REPLACED ALSO. I CONTACTED PONTIAC, THEY DID NOTHING, BUT TOLD ME MY VEHICLE WAS USED. I EXPLAINED TO THEM THAT TO MY KNOWLEDGE THE WINDOW REGULATOR ON THIS CAR HAS GONE OUT 5 TIMES, WHICH IS NOT A COINCIDENCE, IT LOOKS TO BE TO BE A DEFECTIVE PART. PLEASE INVESTIGATE, THANKS, MARISA CROUCH.
NHTSA complaint #10053222 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesPort Richey, FL
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
POWER WINDOW REGULATORS ON ALL DOORS FAILED. THIS HAS HAPPENED WITHIN THE 36000 WARRANTY AND CONTINUES AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED. CAR HAS ONLY ONE WINDOW THAT'S WORKING A THIS TIME. DRIVERS WINDOW STILL WORKING. CAR WAS BROUGHT BACK 3 TO 4 TIMES TO THE DEALER TO HAVE WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED. WE LIVE IN FLORIDA AND WE NEED WINDOWS WORKING DUE TO THE EXTREME HEAT. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO COVER THE REPAIRS AFTER WARRANTY DUE TO , TOO MANY MILES ON CAR. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING DEFECT SINCE THE CAR WAS NEW AND I FEEL THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN SOLVED. THE PLASTIC PULLEY IN THE MOTOR CAUSES THE CABLE TO FREY AND JUMP TRACK RUINING THE CABLE. THE WHOLE REGULATOR HAS TO BE REPLACED EVEN IF THE MOTOR IS STILL GOOD. SOMEONE COULD DIE IN THE CAR WHICH IS A SAFETY ISSUE IN FLORIDA DUE TO HEAT.
NHTSA complaint #10053018 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,431 milesCarol Stream, IL
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
EGR VALVE MADE OF CHEAP PLASTIC. HEADLIGHT LENS FALLING OFF CAR. FAULTY HYDRAULIC MODULATOR AND EXHAUST SYSTEM.
NHTSA complaint #10038853 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 23,000 milesAuburn Hills, MI
VISIBILITY
PROBLEMS WITH POWER STEERING PUMP, ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, POWER WINDOWS, AND HEAD GASKETS. *MR THE POWER STEERING PUMP HAD SUDDENLY GONE OUT IN TRAFFIC, THE VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUPTLY IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC(THE ALTERNATOR WAS REPLACED), THE CONSUMER DISCOVERED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE INOPERATIVE UPON START DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE WIPER LINKAGE UNDER THE COWL, THE STEERING SKIPPED AS THE CONSUMER MADE RIGHT HAND TURNS(THE RACK AND PINION WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH THE POWER STEERING PUMP), THE HEADLIGHT LENS HAD FALLEN OFF, THE CERAMIC HEADGASKET HAD TO BE REPLACED, THE WAS A HESITATION AND ALTERNATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR A SECOND TIME, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT HAD COME ON DUE TO A SHORT IN THE WIRING HARNESS, THE TRANSMISSION GRABBED ALONG WITH HESITATION(A TUNE UP WAS PERFORMED AND WORK WAS DONE TO THE TRANSMISSION), THE VEHICLE COULDN'T BE TAKEN OUT OF THE PARK POSITION(THE SHIFTER WAS REPLACED), THE POWER WINDOW(S) FAILED, THE TIRE PRESSURE LIGHT HAD ILLUMINATED, AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPER PUMP LEAKED AND WOULD NOT HOLD FLUID. *SCC
NHTSA complaint #10033806 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
INTERMITTENTLY, SINCE 2000, AUTOMOBILE HEADLIGHTS AND BLOWER HAVE SHUT OF FOR A PERIOD OF 5-10 SECONDS. THIS SUMMER, WHEN CONDITIONS ARE EXTREMELY HOT, THE HEADLIGHT FUNCTION, AND THE AC WILL NOT WORK UNLESS I SET THE FAN SPEED TO 5, AND THE A/C SELECTOR TO MAXIMUM WHEN TEMPERATURES COOL, FUNCTIONS RETURN TO NORMAL.
NHTSA complaint #10026138 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Powhatan, VA
VISIBILITY:REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
INTERMITTENTLY THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS BECOME OPERABLE ,OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER'S VIEW A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON SIMILAR MAKES AND MODELS, HOWEVER THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDE DUE TO THE VIN.
NHTSA complaint #10026860 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Garland, TX
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING IN THE RAIN WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY.
NHTSA complaint #10026399 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hillsboro, GA
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, INSTEAD IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *JB. ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, BRAKES, SEATS, WINDOWS, BATTERY, BULBS, STEERING PUMP, AND THE SUN ROOF LEAKED. PH
NHTSA complaint #10014880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hillsboro, GA
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO TURN TO THE LEFT, INSTEAD IT TURNED COMPLETELY AROUND. *JB. ALSO THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE ALTERNATOR, RACK AND PINION, BRAKES, SEATS, WINDOWS, BATTERY, BULBS, STEERING PUMP, AND THE SUN ROOF LEAKED. PH
NHTSA complaint #10014880 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW City, NY
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
HORN DOES NOT OPERATE UNLESS YOU PUSH CENTER OF STEERING WHEEL WITH OPEN HAND.THIS HAS BEEN OCCURING SINCE VEHICLE WAS NEW. DEALER SAID THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SIMILAR PROBLEM WITH HORN ON OTHER GM VEHICLES.ANOTHER PROBLEM IS THE DASHBOARD REFLECTS OUTSIDE LIGHT, MAKING GOOD FORWARD VISION BAD.
NHTSA complaint #10007796 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bark River, MI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WHEN TRYING TO TURN THEM OFF, WIPER BLADES WILL ROTATE TO THE DOWN POSITION, THEN ROTATE BACK TO THE UP POSITION OBSTRUCTING VIEW THROUGH WINDSHIELD. PH
NHTSA complaint #10006779 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesBothell, WA
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WIPERS WORK INTERMITTENTLY. I CONTACTED PONTIAC GMC AFTER SEEING THIS ISSUE WAS UNDER RECALL. HOWEVER, I AM TOLD THAT MY CAR IS NOT COVERED BY THE RECALL. THE ONLY RECALL I QUALIFY FOR IS ONE INVOLVING THE RACK AND PINION STEERING MECHANISM. I WAS INFORMED THE REPAIR IS 100% MY RESPONSIBILITY. HOWEVER, IF IT HAS BEEN RECALLED WHY AM I NOT ELIGIBLE?
NHTSA complaint #10005366 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Worthington, OH
VISIBILITY
THE WINDSHIELD WIPER CONTROL MODULE, THE FRONT WINDOW REGULATOR AND THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW CONTROL FAILED.
NHTSA complaint #567744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Barnwell, SC
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
REAR VIEW MIRROR IS OOZING SOME SORT OF LIQUID THAT HAS MELTED ON MIRROR. THE UNKNOWN LIQUID HAS BURNED A HOLE IN THE PLASTIC (CONSOLE). THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE, AND WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE ENTIRE CONSOLE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.
NHTSA complaint #8019163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cumberland, RI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES
RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER ADJUSTED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. BOTH OUTER TIE RODS WERE REPLACED. WINDSHIELD COWL PANEL LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED. SERPENTINE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, VALVE COVER GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES, VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 3 OIL LEAKS, OIL PAN AND WATER PUMP WERE REPLACED, A BELT SNAPPED AND HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE SUPERCHARGER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT MECHANISM WAS REPLACED. THE RADIO SKIPS AND THE RADIO MODULE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. 2 FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR JUMPER WIRING WAS REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #8012533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cumberland, RI
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
RECALL 99V348000 REPAIRS ON WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE DONE IN JULY OF 2000, VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES. WINDSHIELD WIPERS STOPPED WORKING INTERMITTENTLY.*AK MAP LAMP ASSEMBLY, DOOR LIGHTS, REAR DOOR LENS, GASKET LAMP AND HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WERE ALL REPLACED, ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DEALER ADJUSTED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH. BOTH OUTER TIE RODS WERE REPLACED. WINDSHIELD COWL PANEL LEAKED AND WAS REPLACED. STEERING COLUMN WAS REPLACED. SERPENTINE BELT HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, VALVE COVER GASKET HAS BEEN REPLACED 2 TIMES, VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED 3 OIL LEAKS, OIL PAN AND WATER PUMP WERE REPLACED, A BELT SNAPPED AND HAS NOT YET BEEN REPAIRED. ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. THE SUPERCHARGER GASKET WAS REPLACED. THE AUTOMATIC SHIFT MECHANISM WAS REPLACED. THE RADIO SKIPS AND THE RADIO MODULE TO THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. 2 FRONT WHEEL SPEED SENSOR JUMPER WIRING WAS REPLACED. *SLC
NHTSA complaint #8012533 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Provo, UT
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
THE SPEED CONTROL DISCONNECTS WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE TURNED ON DURING RAINY CONDITIONS. THIS REPEATEDLY HAPPEND OVER A FOUR DAY PERIOD WHEN DRIVING IN THE RAIN THROUGH THE MIDWEST. THIS PROBLEM HAS NEVER OCCURRED WHEN THE WIPERS ARE USED TO SIMPLY CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD DURING DRY CONDITIONS.
NHTSA complaint #763121 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Bellevue, OH
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPERS COME ON INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO WIPERS WILL FALL OFF ONTO THE SIDEVIEW MIRROR. *AKWIPERS HAVE INTERMITTENTLY FAILED SINCE THE TIME OF PURCHASE. PONTIAC FIXED THE WIPERS BECAUSE OF AN ORIGINAL RECALL. THE DEFECTIVE PART OF THE WIPER IS NOW FAILING BECAUSE OF THE RECALL PERFORMED. PONTIAC EXPLAINED TO CONSUMER THAT THEY WOULD REIMBURSE, BUT AS OF YET HAVE NOT.
NHTSA complaint #8009302 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.