2004 Pontiac Gto: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 245 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (57% of complaints).
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0
recalls
245
owner complaints
1
fire reports
18,480
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No recall campaignsWeak spot: suspension (57%)1 fire reportProblems reported early (median 18,480 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 245 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)57% · 140 complaints
Tires18% · 44 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)6% · 14 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)5% · 11 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)2% · 5 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)2% · 5 complaints
“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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac gto. After starting the vehicle and shifting into the drive position, the engine suddenly stalled. The intermittent failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ignition switch was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 103,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac gto. The contact stated that he entered the vehicle and smelled gasoline fuel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the evaporated canister needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 132,000. The VIN was unavailable.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 2013
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“While doing a springtime check of my gto, noticed coil cover rubbing on fuel rail feed line. Abrasion was almost all the way through the line. Had to replace with steel braided line from russels. Could have caused fire in the engine bay. *tr”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Apr 2013
“I got new tires put on yesterday. They are the stock sized tires. Shortly after I heard a loud sound coming from the back right side. I noticed the tire was rubbing on the fender. The car sags more and more each day. Then yesterday, I was just driving normally from stop light to stop light, and my car would wouldn't go into 3rd or 4th gear. So I checked fluids and it was ok on that. I had to drive 30mph back home. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Mar 2013
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac gto. The contact attempted to start the vehicle; however, the engine failed to operate. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician stated that the ignition switch would need to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 34,000. ..updated 05-09-14 *bf”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2012
“The passenger restraint system (safety belt) does not retract and instead is fully extended providing no security or restraint in the event of an accident,. I have reviewed similar complaints filed and I can assure this agency that my belts have no "soft drink spills causing the system to become inoperable". Instead the internal spring lock device of the belt itself is retained in place by a plastic disk and is, in my opinion, a faulty and inferior design. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Mar 2012
“I own 2004 pontiac gto that has had 2 front end alignments and has been through 3 sets of front tires in 55k miles. Gm stated to me that it has to be my driving habits and has nothing to do with a defect on their part. After closer inspection during my last tire swap out. I noticed tire damage to inside of tire on sidewall,due to tire rubbing strut assembly. This could have been a catastrophic failure of the tire had I not been looking. Who will die before gm fixes this issue? The vehicle will not stay aligned no matter what I do,constantly loosing positive camber to the point of strut-tire contact. *kb”Owner report · Suspension · Jul 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac gto. While driving 65 mph the struts began to rub on the rear driver side tire causing the tire to blow out. The contact replaced the tire and drove the vehicle to a dealer regarding the struts. The dealer refused to look at the vehicle but acknowledged that the struts were a concern. The contact called the manufacturer to have another dealer diagnose the failure. The contact stated that the blow out could have caused a crash to occur. The failure mileage was 35,000.”Owner report · Suspension · Feb 2010
“2004 pontiac gto, both front struts gouged front tires to the point steel belts were showing. 44,000 miles on car. Almost had a blow out! *tr”Owner report · Tires · Jan 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 7 of these complaints and injuries in 10 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2004 Pontiac Gto reliable?
NHTSA has 245 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2004 Pontiac Gto. The most complained-about area is suspension (57% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2004 Pontiac Gto problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 18,480 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.