KnownCarProblems2004 Pontiac Gto Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 245 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Pontiac Gto, most often about the suspension (69% of complaints, typically around 18,000 miles). It is the most complained-about Gto model year since 2000.
Most common 2004 Pontiac Gto problems
Suspension
169 complaints · 69%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I leased a 2004 Pontiac Gto. The automobile had premature tire wear on the insides of the tire. The car has lots of vibrations while traveling at all speeds. I replaced the tires for the third time through goodyear and it still has vibrations. I took to dealer today and car has a service bulletin for vibrations the…
I own a 2004 Pontiac Gto with the factory 17' wheels and 245-45-17 tires. In auss where they are made and sold as a holden monaro they come with 235-45-17 tires.. But gm changed the tire size and never checked to see if it made contact with the strut. There has been a common problem with the tires coming into contact…
Wheels and tires
68 complaints · 28%Half of these problems showed up before 17,000 miles. Parts named most often: tread/belt, sidewall.
- the contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Gto. The front 17 inch passenger and driver tires rubbed against the struts and caused the tires to wear out prematurely. The steering wheel vibrated while driving but it no longer occurred after the alignment. The failure mileage was 16,808. The contact read on the internet related…
-the contact has a 2004 Pontiac Gto tha the purchased on april 28 2004 with 0 miles, currently with 17200 miles. The contact stated that the front two tires are rubbing against the struts of the vehicle due to premature wear. However, the tires have not been replaced since the vehicle was purchased. The tires were .f.…
Transmission
17 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 4,500 miles. Parts named most often: manual transmission, axle assembly, automatic transmission.
Transmission is difficult to put into reverse. Double clutching does not remedy and you almost have to force the gear shift into reverse. This is a safety issue because it takes an unacceptable amount of force (in lbs or newtons) to force vehicle into gear. Transmission also occasionally "pops" out of gear. Gears also…
Driving in 2nd gear (manual transmission), 25mph, I heard a loud clunk and the car no longer accelerated. Got out and found 6 bolts that hold the drivers side half shaft to the differential were lying in the road. Had the car towed to ultimate Pontiac,fredericksburg, va. It has been there since august 9th with parts…
Electrical
14 complaints · 6%Half of these problems showed up before 30,500 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, instrument cluster/panel, wiring.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Gto. The contact stated that the key would not turn in the ignition when he attempted to start the vehicle. The dealer stated that the vehicle needed a new ignition switch. As july 30, 2007, the dealer has not repaired the vehicle because the part was back-ordered. The current and…
The ignition switch has failed on my Gto 2 times now. The first time about 4 or 5 thousand miles ago it would not turn easily, or at all. Now the ignition switch will not turn all the way off. The retained accessories stay on, and the steering column lock is inoperative. My local dealer is repairing my vehicle for me.…
Fuel system
8 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 34,500 miles. Parts named most often: storage, delivery.
Was driving the vehicle, 2004 Pontiac Gto, when it caught on fire. I am presuming it was caused by a problem involving the engine covers rubbing on the fuel line.
Based on a tip from the ls1gto.com message board, I checked my recently purchased 'certified" 2004 Pontiac Gto for a fuel line rubbing the fuel rail plastic cover - and eventually wearing through the fuel line, and causing a fire in the engine compartment. My vehicle does indeed exhibit the symptom - and it was just…
Body and structure
6 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
I recently purchased a gm certified slightly used (4,500 miles )2004 Pontiac Gto I was given a 110 point inspection check list that noted items that had passed inspection and other details about the condition of vehicle. After looking over the list I negotiated a price and bought the car. Within 10 days of purchase I…
The design of the roof puts it into too close proximity to the driver and passengers heads. The covering of this area is also extremely hard. I have encountered bumps that cause the car to rock sideways, and have consequently struck my head on this area of the roof that connects the "a" and "b" pillars. I've had to…
Engine
6 complaints · 2%Half of these problems showed up before 13,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
While washing my new vehicle for the first time, I discovered on my Gto that the right head was leaking antifreeze on the ls-1 engine.
Erratic gauge readings. No RPM when started, no speedometer when moving, gas gauge shows opposite of what it really is. Ie full tank shows empty, check engine light comes on, temperature; but no codes present. Coolant gauge reads hot when car is just started....cold.
Steering
6 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: linkages.
Strut rub on 2004 Pontiac Gto, both left and right front. Right front had very bad tire wear on inside and out side of tire. Took the car in for state inspection and had 4 new tires put on it, dealer found bad left tie rod end and replaced it, also aligned the car. But when I pointed out the tire rub on both struts…
Problem with steering control and slow air leak out of front right tire, LED me to bring my car to just tires in december 2005. The technicians removed the front right tire and found that the inner wall of the tire was shredded. I then took my car to the Pontiac dealer and paid over $700 for a faulty tire rod arm. On…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Pontiac Gto recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front strut to tire interference
Summary
Note: the complaint and warranty counts given in the failure report summary of this resume include all records related to tire wear and wheel alignment and are not limited to tire-strut contact.general motors (gm) identified two contributors to premature front tire wear in the subject vehicles.one of the contributors causing the premature tire wear was out of specification negative camber.gm stated that excessive negative camber could be caused by improper camber settings from the factory or bending of the front strut assemblies due to sharp road impact (I.e., severe pot holes).to improve camber settings from the factory, gm stated that from february of 2005 through may of 2006 several modif
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Gto
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Gto?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (169 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); wheels and tires (68 complaints, typically around 17,000 miles); transmission (17 complaints, typically around 4,500 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Pontiac Gto have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Gto. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Pontiac Gto?
- It is the most complained-about Gto model year since 2000, with 245 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.