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Pontiac GTO repairs by problem area

Engine (23%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)

Other (2%)

Chart based on 64 repairs.
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Pontiac GTO engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (7%)

$500 - $999 (21%)

$100 - $499 (21%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 14 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

65000 mi

US $500
Replaced cracked radiator 
120000 mi

US $500
Radiator replaced 
135000 mi

US $25
Heater control valve replaced 
13500 mi

US $40
Thermostat replaced 
54000 mi

US $400
Replaced water pump, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses and radiator cap 

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2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

25000 mi

US $2000
Needle bearings fell out of rocker arm 
30000 mi Head Gaskets Needed replacing 

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2005 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

35000 mi Leaking coolant- tighten loose radiator hose clamp. 

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2004 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe

350-horsepower 5.7L V8 6-speed manual RWD

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. 
66000 mi

US $250
Crack in radiator. Radiator replaced. 
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. 

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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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