2004 PONTIAC GTO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

333

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 1 Fire 2 Deaths

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE 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.

Suspensionfront
Complaints: 71 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 57
Tires
Complaints: 52
Suspension
Complaints: 47 1 Crash 1 Injury
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 9
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 6
Electrical System
Complaints: 5
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 5
Power Train
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 1 Injury 2 Deaths
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 5
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 4
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 4
Wheels
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes 5 Injuries
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 3 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Structurebody
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyroof And Pillars
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11439263 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | N/A miles
Evap code for gas tank cap leaking
#10897277 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 152,000 miles
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.
#10897277 | VISIBILITY | | 152,000 miles
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.
#10789160 | SEATS | | N/A miles
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.
#10653754 | AIR BAGS | | 36,709 miles Crash 1 Injury
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

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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.

Investigation PE07010 — TIRES Closed

Opened:

FRONT STRUT TO TIRE INTERFERENCE

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