Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| PIC-5351A | 10/11/2011 | 10042292 | Pontiac: certain vehicles are exhibiting inoperative blower motor, except on high setting or drl's inoperative or headlamps inoperative rather high or low beams and the rear window defogger is inoperative. *pe | 12/05/2011 | |
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| 3760 | 3760A | 10018524 | Trac off lamp on and diagnostic trouble code u1304 after powertrain control module (pcm) replacement. *tt | 01/05/2006 | |
| 02038 | 01/01/2004 | 10006946 | Diagnostic trouble code b1000. *mr | 05/20/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| 08089-B | 11/01/2008 | 08089-C | 10027804 | General motors corp: special coverage adjustment; analog onstar deactivation. *pe updated 2/17/09. *pe | 02/09/2009 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 01740 | 01/01/2004 | 10006270 | Cross injector wires causing misfire at steady state speed and rpm, malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated, and a p0300 set. sit bulletin 1460291. *tt | 04/27/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 02/20/2013 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated that the rear tail light failed to provide the proper illumination when the brake was engaged. the tail light housing retained moisture and caused the tail light lens to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. kmj | |||
| 02/20/2013 | 105000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated that the rear tail light failed to give the proper illumination when the brake was engaged. the tail light housing retained moisture and caused the tail light lens to fail. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 105,000 and the current mileage was 106,000. li | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated that while parked, the headlights and air conditioner would not activate. also, the heated seat failed malfunctioned. the contact mentioned that the failure occurred intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. pmb | |||
| 02/15/2012 | 130000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand pre. while parked the contact noticed the headlights and air conditioner would not activate. the heated seat would not activate either. the failure occurs intermittently. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the dealer for diagnostic. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was . da | |||
| 04/20/2010 | 116562 | ||
| I have a 2003 grand prix se and everytime i turn my ac/heater on my headlights go off, its 80+ degrees in the summer time. i can't keep driving with my windows down its too hot, not to mention i carry my friend and her kid around. i worry every night driving down the road that my headlights won't work. this is very dangerous for me and other traffic. i've read many forums and websites containing people with the same exact problem. please make a recall. i've been told it the ignition switch and blower. | |||
| 02/06/2009 | 116985 | 1 | |
| Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 pontiac grand prix. the contact stated that while sitting idle for 2 minutes he noticed smoke emanating from under the hood of the vehicle. upon further inspection he noticed that the entire electrical system was destroyed. he used a fire extinguisher to put out the fire. he contacted the manufacturer and has not received a response in reference to recall #09v116000 engine and engine cooling .the failure and current mileages were 116,985. updated 05/18/09. *lj updated 05/20/09.*jb | |||
| 01/12/2007 | 87000 | 1 | 07/12/2006 |
| Tl* - the contact stated that while driving the 2003 pontiac grand prix on a sunny day at 35 mph a deer ran out in front of the vehicle he swerved in order not to hit the deer and ran into a tree. the air bag deployed, the car caught on fire and was consumed by the fire. he had a hard time getting out the driver's side door, it would not open. he had to crawl out through the back window. the failure mileage was 87000 miles.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2006 | 1 | 04/15/2003 | |
| Abs brake and trac light in a 2003 pontiac grand prix stayed on. we took the vehicle to a pontiac dealer and he stated that it would cost $925.00 to replace the computer system. it also stated that he would call gm headquarters and see if we could get some help from them. apparently he received word from headquarters that if we had a 50,000 mile check-up at his dealership and pay $425.00 then he gm wouldn't charge us to correct the abs and trac light problem. of course we opted for this because it saved us money. but i wonder if this was a scam and gm wouldn't have charged us anything to fix the abs and trac light system. *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 05/05/2007 | 68231 | 2 | |
| 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. i'm also concerned that people do not know of this problem and if they turn the hazards on and walk away, they may not have a car. *tr | |||
| 02/08/2003 | 60000 | 1 | |
| In feb of 2003 my pontiac grand prix caught fire after i parked for the evening. since then, insurance refused coverage for suspicious in nature. in 2003 pontiac claimed no responsibility, gm's 100,000 mile warranty was a refused. after complaining again in 2006 pontiac called again to say they were not at fault and had no responsibility. i asked them for corresponding vin numbers and was refused. i have located over 15 additional grand prix engine fires where gm / pontiac is claiming no responsibilities. once ? twice ? 10 + ? i read that nhtsa had begun another investigation in feb 07 and would like more information on this. i would be happy to forward copies of any of my materials including 2 separate fire investigations that claim my fire started by the drivers head lamp under the air filter assembly, including receipts that show where gm serviced my fuel assembly 2 weeks prior to the fire... *jb | |||