2004 Pontiac GTO Pontiac GTO 2004

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2004 Pontiac GTO repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (5%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (12%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 42 repairs.
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2004 Pontiac GTO engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (33%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

40000 mi Rear main seal was leaking. Had noise from rear end earlier. Took to dealership and the fluid was changed. this seemed to fix the problem however a month later the rear seal went bad. Was out of warranty but dealership replaced the seal at no cost. 
66000 mi

US $250
Crack in radiator. Radiator replaced. 
66500 mi

US $460
Plastic radiator end tank developed crack near bracket for fans. Car was losing about 1/5 gallon of coolant every couple days. Replaced with Griffen all aluminum radiator. 
44000 mi

US $45
Leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced by Greiner Pontiac in Victorville California. Repair cost covered by GM Certified Pre-Owned. 
60000 mi

US $80
Radiator was leaking from driver side tank. It was replaced. Paid $50 deductible. Car was throwing two check engine codes. One for lean condition, the other for engine misfire. Paid $40 to scan the car. I fixed the problem at home. It was a damaged air filter (rubber separating from paper) and cleaned the MAF myself. 

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2004 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

83000 mi

US $595
Replace leaking water pump. 

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2004 Pontiac GTO Engine Problems

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