8.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,879 miles

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problem #33

Dec 252002

Grand Prix

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving in the rain windshield wipers would work intermittently.

- Garland, TX, USA

problem #32

Feb 052003

Grand Prix

  • miles
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.

- Bark River, MI, USA

problem #31

Feb 052003

Grand Prix 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,000 miles
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?

- Bothell, WA, USA

problem #30

May 112002

Grand Prix

  • miles
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.

- Provo, UT, USA

problem #29

Jan 011999

Grand Prix

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
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.

- Bellevue, OH, USA

problem #28

Sep 012001

Grand Prix

  • miles
Recall 99V348000 repairs for the windshield wipers was done, but problem still occurs. Consumer cannot see when driving. Contacted dealer.

- Lancaster, NH, USA

problem #27

Mar 012002

Grand Prix

  • miles
While driving windshield wiper on driver's side lifted off and landed on driver exterior mirror. Dealer was notified, and made repairs at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Anhabor, MI, USA

problem #26

Feb 062002

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
While driving vehicle in wet weather windshield wipers malfunctioned. Wipers get stuck at a straight up position.

- Jamesville, NY, USA

problem #25

Dec 162001

Grand Prix

  • miles
While driving in rainy weather conditions windshield wipers became inoperable, causing poor visibility, cause unknown.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #24

Aug 202001

Grand Prix

  • miles
Winshield wipers came off housing and left deep scratch in windshield.

- Solon, OH, USA

problem #23

Jun 212001

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 99V348000, dealer repaired vehicle, and charged consumer for repairs. Pleaser provide any further details.

- Joplin, MO, USA

problem #22

Feb 262001

Grand Prix

  • miles
My windshield wipers will not "hide". they stay straight up and down on my windshield.

- Grand Rapids, MN, USA

problem #21

Feb 112001

Grand Prix

  • miles
When turning windshield wipers on post on motor moves, but wipers don't. this is second time that windshield wipers have stopped. First time dealer replacef a crank shaft. Currently, problem appeared again. Consumer was having same problem as mentioned in manufacturer's recall 99091.

- East Jordan, MI, USA

problem #20

Nov 062000

Grand Prix

  • miles
While driving in rain passenger's side windshield wiper made a loud sound. Then, passenger's side windshield wiper stopped functioning. Consumer felt if it had been on driver's side it would had been a real problem.

- Platteville, WI, USA

problem #19

Aug 192000

Grand Prix

  • miles
It was raining when the right windshield wiper quite working and was very hard to see out at the time

- Ord, NE, USA

problem #18

Jul 122000

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Engine replaced approx 12000 miles, now on 3rd alternator, 4th battery. Gas gauge replaced, wipers replaced 3 times before recall.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #17

Jul 242000

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Consumer has received an recall letter for windshield wipers. Recall was repaired. However, problem occurred once again after recall repairs were performed. Pontiac took responsibility and fixed vehicle again. Currently, problem is back. Dealer has not been contacted.

- Shipman, IL, USA

problem #16

Jun 202000

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • miles
Recall # 99V348000; GMC/windshield wipers. No parts were available to correct campaign. Dealer stated that parts should be available in a couple of days, and the owner would be notified. When contacting dealership about recall, owner was put on hold for long for a long period of time. No information was given when part would be available.

- Austin, TX, USA

problem #15

Jun 202000

(reported on)

Grand Prix

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Recall # 99V348000 GMC/windshield wipers; dealer replaced the wiper arm, and did not complete the main work for the recall. Dealer charged consumer for replacing the wiper arm, and stated that completed work was unrelated to the recall.

- Albion, RI, USA

problem #14

Mar 022000

Grand Prix

  • miles
Windshield wipers failed while driving in a rain storm (out of home state) at highway speeds. Vehicle was taken to dealership for repairs, which cost around $280. Both side door power window have problems, and dealer said regulators and motors need to be replaced for about $500 per door. Airbag light came on and dealer said that a harness on the passenger airbag needs to be replaced for about $250. Engine has been burning coolant - dealer says head gasket needs to be replaced and possibly cylinder heads at a minimum cost of $1900. Manufacturer was contacted about wipers, airbag, and power windows and said they couldn't help with the cost - standard warranty had expired. They were not obligated to fix.

- Bensenville, IL, USA

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