4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,400 miles

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problem #5

Mar 152004

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • 152,000 miles
When driving in a rain storm windshield wipers failed.

- Ontario, 00, USA

problem #4

Dec 152000

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While using windshield wipers they would stay up and then malfunctioned. Had taken vehicle to dealer. But, dealer stated that vehicle was not under recall. Windshield wiper motor crank failed. Wiper arm piviot failed.

- Algonquim, IL, USA

problem #3

Jul 012000

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Winshield wipers failed on two different occasions immediately after a routine car wash, got a windshield recall letter, wiper control board was damaged shorted out by excessive water.

- Clive, IA, USA

problem #2

Jan 221997

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the windshield wipers just stopped. Dealer contacted and repaired the wiper crank in the motor. Incident occurred again on 12-24-97. Repairwork done. Also, headlights go out while driving. Dealer contacted and stated headlight switch overheated and headlamp switch was replaced. Et.

- Pontiac, MI, USA

problem #1

Jan 011999

Grand Prix

  • miles
While in use the windshield wipers failed which could cause visibility difficulties and an accident. Dealer will replace windshield wiper motor and arm. Also, neighbor has a 1998 Grand Prix with the same problem, but dealer will fixed their windshield wiper motor.

- Springfield, MO, USA