10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

May 162001

(reported on)

Trans Sport

  • miles
Consumer states while driving on highway in bad weather, one of the headlight covers flew off, immediately following this the affected headlight bulb exploded from sudden exposure to cold air and rain, sometime that night the other cover fell off in the driveway, the next day consumer also discovered condensation in other front light assemblies such as the side marker, and turn signal lights, consumer states he was told the dealership does not sell headlight covers as a separate part, because the headlight assembly is not designed to come apart, consumer states manufacturer is aware of the problem but does not consider it a safety issue requiring a recall.

- Canton, GA, USA

problem #1

Apr 042000

Trans Sport

  • miles
Both headlights and one front sidemarker (turn signal) light were replaced under warranty due to excessive moisture/water droplets inside the assembly. One of the replaced headlights now has the same problem again (twice in 2.5 years). Pontiac has issued a service bulletin to dealers saying not to replace any more headlight assemblies because the moisture that forms within them is normal. They say the moisture should dissipate after the headlights are on for a few hours. Some of the moisture does go away, but I consider it a safety issue when half of the headlight lense is covered with steam/water even if some of it eventually clears up. I contacted Pontiac directly and they refuse to do anything about this.

- Cecil, PA, USA