View Full Version : Headlight Defect


nj85z28
06-17-2005, 04:31 AM
Anyone else fail inspection for water in the headlight of your 97-03 Grand Prix or Grand Am? Believe it or not, it was a factory defect with the glueing process, causing water leaks and can even help the lens fall off your car! Most of the time, GM will replace them, but if not they are available around the web at a retail of $75 and up

Patrick
06-17-2005, 01:24 PM
odd that you mention that...when i worked as a tech, i did PA state inspections, and on Many occassions i had to fail your type of GP because of headlight covers that were just gone...

nj85z28
06-17-2005, 09:37 PM
;) tryin to keep everyone on the up and up with their GPs

Patrick
06-18-2005, 02:59 PM
so was this a recall issue?

nj85z28
06-18-2005, 10:00 PM
so i've heard. ive also heard horror stories about GM attempting to just re-glue them with silicone, or telling people to drive with the lights on for 4 hours.

JSanfilippo
06-22-2005, 07:02 AM
I don't have that problem here in California, I guess im lucky

Patrick
06-23-2005, 06:30 PM
i dont think that it occurs on EVERY GP, but ive seen quite a few...

nj85z28
06-24-2005, 07:30 AM
no, i dont think its EVERY GP, its just whatever glue they used in a particular point in manufacturing that does effect 97-03 GPs

Patrick
06-25-2005, 05:05 PM
does someone offer an aftermarket solution to this problem?