2004 PONTIAC GTO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
333
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
64
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2004 PONTIAC GTO
The 2004 PONTIAC GTO has received a total of 333 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 64 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfront (71 complaints), Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut (57 complaints), and Tires (52 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 PONTIAC GTO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 PONTIAC GTO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 PONTIAC GTO
333 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 PONTIAC GTO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Evap code for gas tank cap leaking
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAN USED FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING AND THE HEATER THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE REMAINED ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OFF OR ON. THERE WAS ALSO CONDENSATION ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE ABNORMAL CONDENSATION ORIGINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 PONTIAC GTO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAN USED FOR THE AIR CONDITIONING AND THE HEATER THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE REMAINED ACTIVATED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OFF OR ON. THERE WAS ALSO CONDENSATION ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW WHERE THE ABNORMAL CONDENSATION ORIGINATED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 152,000.
AFTER OWNING THE CAR LESS THAN 3 YEARS, THE SEAT BACK LATCHES STARTED STICKING SO ANYONE WHO WAS IN THE BACK SEAT HAD A HARD TIME GETTING OUT OR GETTING IN FOR THAT MATTER! AFTER A TIME THE LATCHES STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER SO IT BECAME IMPOSSIBLE TO GET PEOPLE OUT OF THE BACK SEAT IF THEY WERE ABLE TO GET IN. THE POWER SEATS HAD TO BE MOVED ALL THE WAY FORWARD, JUST TO GIVE A SMALL SPACE FOR PASSENGERS TO SQUEEZE OUT. IN A CRASH, IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO GET SOMEONE OUT OF THE BACK SEAT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM WHICH COULD RESULT IN HARM. WE WERE TOLD THAT THIS WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTY SO IT STILL REMAINS AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR AS THE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. ALL THIS OCCURRED WHILE THE CAR WAS STATIONARY.
WAS DRIVING CAR ON THE FREEWAY AT APROX 75 MPH HIT A PATCH OF ICE AND LOST CONTROL SPUN OUT IN CIRCLES, HITTING THE GUARD RAIL CAUSING IT TO ROLL 3 TIMES CAR ENDED UPSIDE DOWN I HIT STEERING WHEEL AND SERIOUSLY HURT MY BACK NO AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 PONTIAC GTO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 PONTIAC GTO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 PONTIAC GTO
General Motors, LLC has issued 64 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2004 PONTIAC GTO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
06-06-01-010C — ENGINE
This informational bulletin provides information on close coupled converters and there affect on newly installed engines or engines during there break in period.
13-00-89-004B — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides a revision for 13-00-89-004A to include updated information.
060525005A — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING
LOW TRACTION INDICATOR/ABS LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH NO WHEEL SLIP (SHIM WHEEL SPEED SENSOR). *PE
07011 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT - FUEL TANK CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY, OR THE FUEL TANK CAP WON'T COME OFF, OR IS BROKEN. *NJ
050849003 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SPEEDOMETER ERRATIC MOVEMENT FUEL GAUGE DOES NOT GO TO FULL AFTER FILLING ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READS HOT AND COOLANT TEMPERATURE LIGHT ILLUMINATES. *EH
050850006 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
ROUGH MOTION FELT DURING FRONT SEAT MOVEMENT. *TT
050850005 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
FRONT SEAT DOES NOT MOVE FORWARD WHEN LEVER IS UNLATCHED. *TT
050843005 — VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
WINDSHIELD WIPER CIRCUIT BREAKER - NEW PART AVAILABLE. *TT
040849005 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
FUEL GAUGE INOPERATIVE FUEL GAUGE NEEDLE STUCK IN ONE POSITION. *EH
040603006 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PROPER JUMP STARTING PROCEDURE. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 PONTIAC GTO
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2004 PONTIAC GTO.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC GTO
- 2004 PONTIAC GTO (current)
- 2005 PONTIAC GTO — 204 complaints
- 2006 PONTIAC GTO — 248 complaints
- 2007 PONTIAC GTO — 0 complaints
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