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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%)

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2004 Pontiac GTO repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (3%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (26%)

< $100 (54%)

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Chart based on 35 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Pontiac GTO in Texas, United States Mar 2012 - Apr 2013
Jul 2012 69300 mi US $400	Rear diff, broke pinion ring gear (worn)

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Pontiac GTO in New York, United States Sep 2013 - Jun 2022
Apr 2014 37200 mi US $750	Tie rod end and upper strut bushings
May 2015 38000 mi US $60	Found power steering cooler leaking, dealer quoted $300 for repair, part was NLA, so did replacement with aftermarket part, cost of parts and tools about 60 dollars and 3 hours of my time
Jun 2015 38000 mi US $400	Rear trunk lid panel paint peeling, showed body shop estimated 200.00 plus parts cost 200.00. Done.
May 2017 46000 mi US $35	Inspected drive shaft determined center support has failed, needs replacement
Apr 2022 48000 mi	Pending tire shipment, tires currently back ordered from Tire rack

Pontiac GTO in California, United States Sep 2008 - Oct 2012
Nov 2011 66000 mi US $250	Crack in radiator. Radiator replaced.

Pontiac GTO in Alabama, United States - Oct 2006
Oct 2006 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.

Pontiac GTO in Illinois, United States - Jun 2005
Jun 2005 12000 mi	Switch for dome light.

Pontiac GTO in Michigan, United States Aug 2009 - Mar 2010
Feb 2009 45000 mi US $65	A rubber hose in the power steering assembly needed repair. Dealer was fast and friendly.

Pontiac GTO in Virginia, United States Nov 2004 - Mar 2010
May 2004 1000 mi	Air conditioner stopped working within first month of ownership
Jun 2009 1500 mi	Owner knocked glove box out of its track and it fell out. Fixed on the spot by dealer.

Pontiac GTO in Missouri, United States May 2011 - Sep 2012
Oct 2011 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.
Jul 2012 74500 mi US $480	Failed safety inspection due to wear on outer tie rod bushings. Replaced.

Pontiac GTO in California, United States Sep 2008 - Mar 2011
Oct 2008 42000 mi	Leaking power-steering rack. 3 rattling speakers. Replace throwout bearing. Covered under GM Certified Used warranty at no cost. Also replaced two rattling speakers.
Dec 2008 44000 mi US $45	Leaking oil pan gasket. Replaced by Greiner Pontiac in Victorville California. Repair cost covered by GM Certified Pre-Owned. Fixed and reinstalled foam isolator around the battery.
May 2009 49000 mi	Driver seat bolster stitching was coming out. New seat cover was installed. The color didn't match. Dealer said my seats were too dirty. Dealer cleaned seats. I'm unsatisfied with the result. Dealer agreed in writing to give $1000 off my next car purchase
Jun 2010 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.

Pontiac GTO in North Carolina, United States Feb 2009 - Mar 2017
Jun 2010 33000 mi US $800	Had GTO Tire Rub. Replaced Front Front bump stops, suspension and various bushings.
Mar 2013 54000 mi	Clutch seal failed.
Feb 2017 68000 mi US $550	Replaced clutch master and slave cylinders.

Pontiac GTO in California, United States Nov 2009 - Oct 2012
Oct 2011 92000 mi US $10	Constantly blows Running Lights/Interior Gauge Illum. fuse. Fuse replaced, but new ones continue to blow after 5 mins - 5 hours of use. I still have to track down where the short is exactly.

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Pontiac GTO in California, United States Aug 2005 - Jun 2011
Jun 2005 2000 mi	Paint chipping off from normal driving; Pontiac would not cover under warranty! Paint is brittle from Austratlia, and dries on the way over on the ship according to an outside engineer!
Jul 2005 3000 mi	Brakes are still spongy since purchase, and brake fluid is cloudy; dealer will not bleed brakes and replace, even tho it has been done for others!
Jan 2009 14 mi	Radio was dead upon receipt of NEW vehicle,,ordered, took 2 months to get; initially tried to take from another GTO,,codes prevent that. This should have been done at factory; the dead radio, without Time clock should have indicated this at the factory.

Pontiac GTO in Pennsylvania, United States Sep 2008 - Jun 2018
Mar 2009 41000 mi US $283	Driver's side tie rod had to be replaced during annual Penna. State Inspection. Cost $283 installed.
Jan 2013 59300 mi	Battery dead, replaced. Fourth battery since new.
Apr 2014 70300 mi US $817	Replace front swaybar link, left front strut mount
Jun 2017 83000 mi US $595	Replace leaking water pump.

Pontiac GTO in Texas, United States Sep 2009 - Apr 2013
Sep 2011 73000 mi US $330	Worn outer tie rods discovered while alignment.

Pontiac GTO in California, United States Nov 2012 - Jun 2017
May 2013 123000 mi US $1400	D4 slipping. D4 slipping.
Mar 2014 135000 mi US $57	Replaced power window switch.
Jan 2017 169000 mi US $300	Replaced brake master cylinder. Wheel bearing replaced.