Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (headlights, tail lights, turn signals, interior lights).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact stated while driving at night the headlights had started to fail and would not properly illuminate. The contact stated that the fog lights and hi-beam worked as designed. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer in 2021 to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V519000 (Exterior Lighting); however, the contact stated that following the recall repair, the headlights started to fail. The contact was informed that the vehicle would be diagnosed and repaired out-of-pocket. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 102,000.
The multifunction/turning signal switch is malfunctioning. It started in 2012 about a year after I purchased the car. The brights would randomly turn on without me touching the switch and then the brights would turn on when I'd use my turning signal. I delt with it for several years, but eventually it got so bad that the brights wouldn't even turn off at all. I would have to drive with my finger holding the switch to keep the brights off. It made it extremely difficult to drive the car, especially when I had to turn. It was very unsafe not having full control of the steering wheel just to keep the brights off. I finally decided to have the switch replaced in 2019 and it seemed to solve the issue until about 6 months ago. The brights started randomly coming on and now they are on all the time and won't shut off. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the headlamps turned off without warning. The contact applied the brakes; however, the contact crashed into a deer. The driver side air bag deployed. The vehicle sustained front end frame damage. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the vehicle would be repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Reference recall 14V755 nov 25, 2014, I experienced this problem in February 2014 while driving home at night on a back road with little traffic. I was going 45 MPH and suddenly pitch black. I thought quickly thought to hit my high beams. After spending money, replaced the relay and the following July it completely melted down, burning up my fuse box and several wires in the harness while parked in my driveway without keys in it. I happened to walk out and smelled it burning. I was able to remove the positive battery terminal. Clearly it was the (hdm) headlight relay stated in this recall. (photo attached).I've spent about $1500.00 in repairs. There are many blogs with the same problem and burned up a lot worse than mine. It seems to be a regular problem ending with fires in the fuse box.
The ignition switch was hard to crank had to wiggle it a few times but they fix the recall and my brakes system is not right every time I switch brake pads out it still doesnt do any good and do to the brakes I had a fender bender but I fix it out of pocket brakes still go to floor and my lights went out like it a shortage so I got them rig so that they will work
Over the past 3 years at random occasions the low beams would just turn off in my car while driving. Luckily, the high beams have always worked so I could continue to drive. I researched how to fix the issue, and I ended up replacing the relay to the low beams twice since oct. 2011. Replacing the relay always seemed to correct the issue. I was always under the impression that it was just a faulty relay. Last night, my wife returned home from dinner and the headlights would not turn off. She called me to ask what she should do. I advised her to either disconnect the battery or remove the relay that has been a problem in the past until I could come home and take a look at it. As she opened the hood she noticed a burning smell. It was dark so she went to grab a flashlight, and upon returning the relay panel was now on fire. …
Received recall notice for hdm module. Dealer wanted to charge for repairs, contacted GM, they contacted dealer and I was told to bring car in for temp. Repair, at no charge which is what was stated on recall notice I received. I did so just to find that night that nothing had changed. Contacted dealer and GM to get the same result. I was told that I would have to pay for repairs or wait for a permenant fix. New switches might be bad but usually will last a while before doing so. Dealer never ask to see car to follow up on previous "repair" and GM seems to be taking there side. I don't know whats going on but head lights going out while driving down the highway is very dangerous. I'm very disappointed in GM and this dealer. I can only hope that someone is paying attention to this as I am sure I am not the only one at risk with this problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. When the vehicle was started, the low beam headlights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to hansons Chevrolet Buick GMC (14830 nd-17, grafton, nd 58237, phone number: [phone]), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The contact was instructed to bring the vehicle back the next day and was informed that the remedy part was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V519000 (exterior lighting); however, the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix. Consumer requests reimbursement for vehicle low beam head lamp driver module recall notice repairs. The consumer stated the headlights stopped working in November 2014. In September 2015, he received a recall notice regarding headlight failure. While at the dealer for service, he inquired about the recall. However, the dealer stated they did not have the recall in their system. The consumer submitted a request form for reimbursement. A representative from general motors informed the consumer, the dealers had not been advised of the recall and that he would received further paperwork, which he could then submit once the parts became available. The consumer informed general motors, the repairs had already been made. Recall # 15V519000. Also, the thermostat was replaced.
Beginning approximately the end of March, while driving at night, both of my low beam headlights have gone out at the same time. They came right back on at that time so I thought I hit a switch. Sometime in May it happened again, but the lights would not go back on so I used my hi beams. The low beams worked fine in the morning. This has happened about 3 more times since then and is becoming more frequent. Last night on July 23, it happened again on a dark, curvy road and I almost ran off the road. This morning, they work fine again. I called the dealer and they said there was no recall on this. I am surprised as this is a serious safety issue. I need to get it repaired, but since it is an intermittent problem, I suspect the dealer will not be able to find the root cause or fix the problem.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting › Headlights
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 2006-2009 Buick LaCrosse, 2006-2007 Buick Rainier, Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT, GMC Envoy XL, 2006-2008 Isuzu Ascender, and Saab 9-7x vehicles.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the HDM, free of charge. The recall began on May 17, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300 or Pontiac customer service at 1-800-762-2737.
Headlight complaints in other Grand Prix years
Frequently asked questions
How common are headlight problems on the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix?
NHTSA has 92 complaints about the lights of the 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix, 42% of the model year's 220 complaints. The component named most often is headlights (8 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix headlight problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 15V-519 (headlights, Aug 14, 2015). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix headlight problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 100,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 8 fires and 1 injury to lights problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.