Gto Problems

[ChimChim]

Anyone having any problems, Im having quite a few problems!

[ChimChim]

When I peel out there is a loud banging noise in the rear end, the dic display is halfway out, the radio shuts off, rear passenger window is all scratched up, and the passenger door seal is leaking very badly. My dealer is in the process of repairing everything. Even though i am having minor problems, this car is still the S@$#!!! Im not complaining I just wanted to see if anybody else is having these problems.

[DevilYellow]

banging noise = wheel hop

[ChimChim]

Sounds horrible....I dont think it is wheel hop... sounds like it is in the trunk!!!

[miamio]

Loose gas tank? (haha)

[ChimChim]

Loose gas tank? (haha)
Could Be!! :(

[cjlannoy]

my display has the same problem, and I've had the wheel hop but I think that's not what you're talking about.

[mmciau]

loose jack or wheel brace in boot?

[tiggerfan]

Its the wheel chocks on mine. Took me forever to solve it. Just wedged them in a little tighter and no noise for me.

Not saying it couldn't be something else.

[cvp33]

the dic display is halfway out

Chim Chim,

Can you explain this? I'm not sure what you are referring to but I am concerned. I'm compiling a list of things to check when I pick up my GTO. Whenever that is.

[GTOME]

dic display is halfway out
How embarasing.

[cvp33]

Why didn't I say that! Hilarious.

[lively]

Chim-chim, my theory on the noise you hear from the rear is the differential. If you look at the way it is mounted, the front is bolted down, while the rear is in a rubber isolator. I think that when I shift into second, the diff bottoms out the isolator and it thunks. I posted about this in a seperate thread, hoping to get a reply from an Aussie that might already know about this, but have not heard anything yet.

[cjlannoy]

Chim Chim,

Can you explain this? I'm not sure what you are referring to but I am concerned. I'm compiling a list of things to check when I pick up my GTO. Whenever that is.
The bottom half of the LCD below the speedometer on my car is blank. The dealer is waiting for a new one to install.

[speed_demon_freak]

For me when I shut off the T/C and hit the gas hard....the car makes a squealing noise and theres always black tire marks behind the car.


Other then that..i did get a thumping noise once..but I was really stepping on it.

[ChimChim]

Its the wheel chocks on mine. Took me forever to solve it. Just wedged them in a little tighter and no noise for me.

Not saying it couldn't be something else.
What is a wheel chock?

[miamio]

Two red wedges located in the trunk with the tire iron and the jack. You're supposed to put them against you tires so the car can't roll while you are jacking it.

[DANSLS1]

Beavis mode on:

He He - He said 'jacking it' - He He

Beavis mode off.

[crazywop112]

LOL. good one speed demon. :D

[speed_demon_freak]

I live in the Chicagoland area and its been really cold lately, but the problem Ive been having is the defrosters dont do a good job clearing the side windows. The windshield is fine but the sides just wont clear.

[ghqman]

My problem with the cold is that apparently the washer fluid from the factory is water, or close to it, so I got on the highway, hit the washers, the first shot froze to the windshield, and soon thereafter the nozzles froze up. Got some decent fluid in there now.

[mistermike]

Noticed side defrost problem here as well. Was at the dealer today and he mentioned the washer water problem too. I guess frigid winters just aren't part of the Australian experience. Had an opposite problem with a SAAB years ago. Beautiful cold weather car. FWD, heated seats and mirrors years ahead of Detroit. Driving in Arizona in August, the air conditioner literally exploded about 50 miles outside of Phoenix.

[GTOME]

The only thing I noticed so for (haven't taken delivery yet) is the dash emblem had fallen off. My salesman already had the replacement in his desk.

[ghqman]

Noticed side defrost problem here as well. Was at the dealer today and he mentioned the washer water problem too. I guess frigid winters just aren't part of the Australian experience. Had an opposite problem with a SAAB years ago. Beautiful cold weather car. FWD, heated seats and mirrors years ahead of Detroit. Driving in Arizona in August, the air conditioner literally exploded about 50 miles outside of Phoenix.

It was your dealer that thawed it out and replaced the fluid for me :D When I got my Audi I was surprised you couldn't get both the hot and cold weather package in the same car. I am going to miss the heated seats and steering wheel though.

[speed_demon_freak]

I am going to miss the heated seats and steering wheel though.



That would be so nice. I love heated seats, but a steering wheel...OMG..I would be in paradise.

[ChimChim]

Chim-chim, my theory on the noise you hear from the rear is the differential. If you look at the way it is mounted, the front is bolted down, while the rear is in a rubber isolator. I think that when I shift into second, the diff bottoms out the isolator and it thunks. I posted about this in a seperate thread, hoping to get a reply from an Aussie that might already know about this, but have not heard anything yet.
Let me know if you find out anything........

[ChimChim]

The noise has to go.......

[Blitzu]

I had something weird happen to me the other day when I started the car. It was about 5 degress out, and the car had been sitting for about 9 hours outside. After about 1 minuet from initial start up the display started flashing "Hot Engine temp!" I looked at the temp gauge and it was below the lowest mark but then it shot right upto over the half point on the gauge, but then quickly fell back to the lowest point and the display warning went away.

Maybe the thermostat didn't open up fast enough to get coolant through???

Maybe just a electrical malfunction?

Any ideas or anyone else experience this yet?

[mistermike]

Chim-chim, my theory on the noise you hear from the rear is the differential. If you look at the way it is mounted, the front is bolted down, while the rear is in a rubber isolator. I think that when I shift into second, the diff bottoms out the isolator and it thunks. I posted about this in a seperate thread, hoping to get a reply from an Aussie that might already know about this, but have not heard anything yet.
Try ls1.com.au they have been extremely helpfuls to me and really roll out the red carpet for GTO owners.

[mistermike]

I had something weird happen to me the other day when I started the car. It was about 5 degress out, and the car had been sitting for about 9 hours outside. After about 1 minuet from initial start up the display started flashing "Hot Engine temp!" I looked at the temp gauge and it was below the lowest mark but then it shot right upto over the half point on the gauge, but then quickly fell back to the lowest point and the display warning went away.

Maybe the thermostat didn't open up fast enough to get coolant through???

Maybe just a electrical malfunction?

Any ideas or anyone else experience this yet?
I experienced exactly the same thing. Also, it verified on EFIlive. Additionally, I set up an oil pressure gauge on EFIlive and it indicates operating pressure of 75-80 lbs (seems quite high), more interesting, it shows 15 lbs with the engine off! Hmmmmmm

[Holeshot]

I experienced exactly the same thing. Also, it verified on EFIlive. Additionally, I set up an oil pressure gauge on EFIlive and it indicates operating pressure of 75-80 lbs (seems quite high), more interesting, it shows 15 lbs with the engine off! Hmmmmmm


Interesting. I heard a slight lifter noise today when I moved the car today.
Anyone else hear it on theirs?

[ColoradoGoat]

Have not heard any such noise and it has been cold here, down around 0. Will pay close attention though and let you know if I do.

[POOK]

My trunk does not close unless it is slammed. Anyone else?

[speed_demon_freak]

My trunk does not close unless it is slammed. Anyone else?


Yeah I have the same problem. Takes 2 times to close it.

[Red Devil]

My car is too small for me. Did i mention it was the model GTO?

[rushhour]

Mines at the dealers as we speak - getting a few things fixed:

1) I had the same issue with the temp gauge - dealer thinks it's a sensor or computer may need to be reset;
2) Window washer doesen't work on drivers side - passenger side okay;
3) Low beams being adjusted up - way to low/dangerous;
4) Now for the interesting one - replacement of the back bumper damaged in transit or factory. I hope this paint matches!!! It was painted before the car got there - I forgot to ask if it came from GM already painted. As an aside -they had the bumper within 7 days of the request for a new one.

Other then a few surface scratches which they need to get out of the paint - everything else is okay.

Wife drove the car for the first itme today (she took it ot dealer) and called me to tell me how much she liked driving it. Especially taking off from the stop lights. I can see the fights already - "No it is my turn to drive - you drove it yesterday"

[topdownloGTO]

Wife drove the car for the first itme today (she took it ot dealer) and called me to tell me how much she liked driving it. Especially taking off from the stop lights. I can see the fights already - "No it is my turn to drive - you drove it yesterday"
At least you stand a fighting chance :rolleyes:

[Tails]

Here's a new one. I had weird squeaks whenever I made a turn. My brother-in-law said that it almost sounds like styrofoam. Well it was. Dealer called me and said that there are styrofoam blocks in the front suspension. They were not mentioned in the GM PDI instructions but they noticed them when they did the other GTO that the had. I also had a wrinkle on one of the arms of the steering wheel along with the feint scratches that others have had. Dealer is taking care of everything and in fact the steering wheel is here already and being installed at the same time. They ordered it on Monday and the steering wheel arrived on Thursday. Not bad.

[Decromin]

cars need to go on a ship, parts can be flown in tho ;)

[gtofan]

In reference to Holeshot's previous post about lifter noise, are you pretty sure it was lifter noise, or could it possibly be mild piston slap? Hope not, that was supposed to have been fixed according to GM. Anyone else notice any similar engine noises at cold startup?

[Blitzu]

1) I had the same issue with the temp gauge - dealer thinks it's a sensor or computer may need to be reset;


Hmmm.. first recall perhaps, I like the fact that it is happening to not just me, even though that may seem horrible to say. I'm just glad I don't have a problem child, it is something that GM screwed up on all the cars perhaps. Time will tell, but it hasn't happened again.

[GTOME]

Lights did not tun off automatically this morning. Set at 1 sec. but were still on after getting my coffee.

[cjlannoy]

Lights did not tun off automatically this morning. Set at 1 sec. but were still on after getting my coffee.
My drivers door lock stopped working and the latch wouldn't latch until I got in the car and locked it by hand. Then I couldn't get it to unlock so I had to crawl across the seat and get out the passenger seat. I then noticed the headlights weren't shutting off, after looking at the manual I found out that if you don't open the driver's door the headlights won't shut off. Maybe your switch isn't working in the door either. I had to turn my lights off manually until they fixed my lock today.

[GTOME]

I then noticed the headlights weren't shutting off, after looking at the manual I found out that if you don't open the driver's door the headlights won't shut off. Maybe your switch isn't working in the door either. I had to turn my lights off manually until they fixed my lock today.

Only happend that one time so far. Will see what happens tomorrow.

[Holeshot]

In reference to Holeshot's previous post about lifter noise, are you pretty sure it was lifter noise, or could it possibly be mild piston slap? Hope not, that was supposed to have been fixed according to GM. Anyone else notice any similar engine noises at cold startup?


No piston slap here the noise is higher up. I know the difference between the two.
Thanks
I will play with car when I get back from Daytona.
More snow today and more this weekend.

[JimHoward]

Yeah I have the same problem. Takes 2 times to close it.

No. Mine closes very easily. I have to be careful not to slam it.

[ChimChim]

banging noise = wheel hop
Wheel banging noise got fixed today... It was the parking brake cables hitting the axle....so they covered them with rubber heater hoses...noise is gone!!!!

[lively]

Wheel banging noise got fixed today... It was the parking brake cables hitting the axle....so they covered them with rubber heater hoses...noise is gone!!!!
Is this the noise that happens when you power shift from 1st to 2nd?

[ChimChim]

Is this the noise that happens when you power shift from 1st to 2nd?
YES...or if you peel out at a dead stop

[ChimChim]

My GTO is nothing but problems....passenger seat stopped working today and is stuck all the way forward with the back all the way forward too.

[QIKMIK]

Watch out for another possible recall soon. Our VY Series Commodores (and maybe Monaro) have just had a model-wide recall to update fuel gauge software. Owners have been advised to keep at least 1/4 tank at any time to avoid running out of gas. This after one of our motorsport legends (Peter Brock) ran out of fuel whilst participating in a road-rally event (Targa Tasmania) in his 2003 Monaro.

As for washer fluids freezing, windows remaining fogged, etc...... Damn, that cold!

Mick

[topdownloGTO]

As for washer fluids freezing, windows remaining fogged, etc...... Damn, that cold!

Mick
Thanks, appreciate the feedback. :)

[gtofan]

My GTO is nothing but problems....passenger seat stopped working today and is stuck all the way forward with the back all the way forward too.
Has that been fixed by the dealer? Any other problems?

[derf]

I live in the Chicagoland area and its been really cold lately, but the problem Ive been having is the defrosters dont do a good job clearing the side windows. The windshield is fine but the sides just wont clear.

One difference between this car and most US models:

Turning on the defrost on "domestic" cars actually turns on the air conditioning system to act as a dehumidifier. Air blows through both the AC and heater core before blowing on your window. This makes the air quite dry, aiding in defrosting capabilities.

The GTO does not do this. In the manual, they recommend turning on the AC to help clear the windows when they get bad.

[ChimChim]

the car is very hard to shift and reverse is non-existent, car is being towed to dealer tomorrow.

[ChimChim]

CLUTCH DOWN.....bolts in the friction plate came loose..the clutch had to be replaced as well as the throw out bearing...........Shifts good now.......

[speed_demon_freak]

I found that the paint on my bumper is chipping off.

[mistermike]

One difference between this car and most US models:

Turning on the defrost on "domestic" cars actually turns on the air conditioning system to act as a dehumidifier. Air blows through both the AC and heater core before blowing on your window. This makes the air quite dry, aiding in defrosting capabilities.

The GTO does not do this. In the manual, they recommend turning on the AC to help clear the windows when they get bad.That's fine with me. I've always hated the car deciding at what temp to turn on the compressor. However, the normal defrost position does Bupkus for the side glass. I have to turn the A/C vents up and out to hit the sides. PITA

[COSMO GUY]

Well, my trunk closes very easy. I have a Cosmo purple A4...
:drink:

[darkitec]

This problem just happened to my vehical this morning. It was 90 degress outside but not hot enought to create this problem and the vehical had only been running 45 seconds or so.

I had something weird happen to me the other day when I started the car. It was about 5 degress out, and the car had been sitting for about 9 hours outside. After about 1 minuet from initial start up the display started flashing "Hot Engine temp!" I looked at the temp gauge and it was below the lowest mark but then it shot right upto over the half point on the gauge, but then quickly fell back to the lowest point and the display warning went away.

Maybe the thermostat didn't open up fast enough to get coolant through???

Maybe just a electrical malfunction?

Any ideas or anyone else experience this yet?

[mistermike]

Appears to be a computer glitch. Quite a few folks have mentioned this anomaly.

[Blitzu]

I have a few more issues to address...

First the shifter is difficult to get into reverse... 1st and second are beginning to become difficult. There is also a slight rattle when above 3k RPMS coming from the internals of the shifter, not the knob... that is for sure.

For some reason it sounds like the tires are picking up every little rock it rolls over and throwing it up into the wheel well.... dont know why, but it has been worse sounding lately.

There was also this awkward sound coming form the rear seats when I lay on the gas... but fixed that it ended up being that rear piece that encases I think the speakers?? it just popped out so I popped it back in.

Lastly the lights havent been shutting off when I lock the car... I do have HID's but I dont think that is the problem. The only way I have figured to turn them off is if I pop the hood and shut it, then the lights will go off. Strange. I hope the clutch isnt going out... only 4K miles.. thank goodness for a warrenty.

[cjlannoy]

I have a few more issues to address...

First the shifter is difficult to get into reverse... 1st and second are beginning to become difficult. There is also a slight rattle when above 3k RPMS coming from the internals of the shifter, not the knob... that is for sure.

For some reason it sounds like the tires are picking up every little rock it rolls over and throwing it up into the wheel well.... dont know why, but it has been worse sounding lately.

There was also this awkward sound coming form the rear seats when I lay on the gas... but fixed that it ended up being that rear piece that encases I think the speakers?? it just popped out so I popped it back in.

Lastly the lights havent been shutting off when I lock the car... I do have HID's but I dont think that is the problem. The only way I have figured to turn them off is if I pop the hood and shut it, then the lights will go off. Strange. I hope the clutch isnt going out... only 4K miles.. thank goodness for a warrenty.
As I wrote earlier, GM is aware of a problem with the clutch and will replace it for you, you should definately take it in, but be prepared for it to take about a week to fix.

[Blitzu]

I couldnt find where you wrote that.... should I just tell the dealer it is hard to shift into reverse and they will automatically replace the clutch?

[AmesGTO]

What clutch problem is GM aware of?

[cjlannoy]

I may have written on newagegto, the problem is that the clutch bolts weren't torqued correctly and will loosen up causing the clutch plate to get screwed up. It only gets worse with time until you won't be able to shift at all. I went to the dealer and they said GM is aware of the problem and they ordered a new clutch and fly wheel and will be replacing it as soon as it comes in.

[Blitzu]

I figured out the headlight problem.... turns out it was caused by the balasts from the HIDs, water got to where they were at and basically transfered power through the ground to the balasts powering the lights to stay on even when the car is off.

All I need to do is reposition the balasts somewhere where water cannot hit them.

[DevilYellow]

Water on what now? I dont understand that one. Arnt the ballasts sealed? Where are OEM ballasts placed?

[Blitzu]

Devil,

The water was just there in those two spots where we mounted the ballasts. Yes the ballasts are sealed, and yes they are water proof, but what happened was the water rose up to the level of the ballasts, so that it was hitting the ballasts. That in turn created a electric currency from ground power that supplied the ballasts making them stay on... messed up I know.

I remounted my ballasts in a place where water will not be able to stay level with the ballasts, I suggest you do the same. Otherwise you run the risk on the water being used as a conductor to the ballasts.

Make sense??

Mine are fine now, no problems after I remounted them. The alarm I just put on is really nice also...the Imposter series... very cool :)

[DevilYellow]

Well, if the ballasts were screwed in then somewhere wouldnt that create a ground just like the water would? Car never sees rain anyways so I not going to remount mine.

[Blitzu]

That's cool :) Just wanted towarn you because you were in the same place that I had mine with the problems.

[GTO/GTP]

Just a stab in the dark but it sounds like the output of the HID's (screw terminals or wire connection) must be coming in contact with the water. So you now have the hot feed (+12V) to the ballast, the lights are off so the connection back to ground is broken until the ballasts area accumulates enough water and a secondary path for current flow is created. A quick fix is to insulate the output so it can't short to ground or to move the switch to the hot side. No +12V no lights.

Shawn

[John Delore]

YES...or if you peel out at a dead stop

Gm issued a bulletin 3/25/2004 titled "Knocking Noise from Rear of Vehicle on Aggressive Launch or Acceleration (Install Rear Suspension Crossmember Front Mount Insulators) #04-03-09-003"

"2004 Pontiac GTO built prior to VIN breakpoint 4L246712.
Condition: Some customers may comment on a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. This noise occurs during an aggressive launch or acceleration and will be common on vehicles with a manual transmission.
Cause: The cause of this condition may be contact between the body and the rear suspension crossmember.
Correction: Install insulators P/N 90447991 and new bolts P/N 92038482 between the body and the rear suspension crossmember."
Check with the dealer.

[JimHoward]

Gm issued a bulletin 3/25/2004 titled "Knocking Noise from Rear of Vehicle on Aggressive Launch or Acceleration (Install Rear Suspension Crossmember Front Mount Insulators) #04-03-09-003"

"2004 Pontiac GTO built prior to VIN breakpoint 4L246712.
Condition: Some customers may comment on a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. This noise occurs during an aggressive launch or acceleration and will be common on vehicles with a manual transmission.
Cause: The cause of this condition may be contact between the body and the rear suspension crossmember.
Correction: Install insulators P/N 90447991 and new bolts P/N 92038482 between the body and the rear suspension crossmember."
Check with the dealer.

That's great news!!! While I did think that they would eventually come up with a bulletin for this problem, I did not think that it would be this soon.

Thanks for the heads up!!

Jim

[cjlannoy]

It seems I have a new problem, the "limited" slip differential doesn't seem to be so limited anymore. In fact it seems to slip all the time. I will be taking it to the dealer this week, hopefully they'll be able to fix it.

[briandors]

What happened with the LSD problem cjlannoy?

Brian

[cjlannoy]

At first the dealer said it was normal, but then they called me back the next day and said they would replace the rear diff as soon as the parts come in. They said they still weren't sure if it was really broken but they wanted to keep me happy so they would replace it. I know there is a problem so I'm very glad they decided to do that. I have a very good dealer, and I would always recommend them to anyone, Everhart O'leary in Janesville, WI.

[cjlannoy]

I had a new problem today, the shifter handle started to fall off, I noticed a vibration last night and today when I went to drive I noticed the handle was very loose when it was in gear. It took them 5 min to tighten up the two screws that hold the shifter handle on. Seems good now. Now that I know how to get to it I would be able to do it myself but I sure wouldn't have known how to take the console out had I not watched them do it. (probably would have broken something) I know I saw something about it on this board a while back but I'm glad I let them show me.

[thinker]

gas guage read way too high yesterday but is okay now

[Shocker]

i have a problem i dont have my car yet!!!

[sxty8goats]

I'm not sure if this is a LS1 noraml noise or not but..

When the engine warms up I hear a tapping at idle. It sounds as if someone is tapping with a felt mallet on the fule rail covers in time with the engine. Rappidly. I thought something might be loose and vibrating w/ the engine but I can't find a thing..

Oh yea, Thunk in the Trunk and a vibration in the drivers door.

[gto_in_nc]

I'm not sure if this is a LS1 noraml noise or not but..

When the engine warms up I hear a tapping at idle. It sounds as if someone is tapping with a felt mallet on the fule rail covers in time with the engine. Rappidly. I thought something might be loose and vibrating w/ the engine but I can't find a thing..

Oh yea, Thunk in the Trunk and a vibration in the drivers door.

Might be a large black bird trapped inside your intake manifold.

Or it could be lifters/rockers tapping? There was a long discussion in another thread (I think it was this forum :o ) about piston slap but I don't think that's what you are hearing, either. That thread might be worth finding, though...

[sxty8goats]

Was once but nevermore........

Tapping is still there for those who are confused..

[MattSaint]

Hey Guys,

I had the issue with the Temp Warning and Gauge shooting to red for a few seconds and then returning to normal. Has anyone determined what the problem is? Thanks!!!

[Old Goat]

Hey Guys,

I had the issue with the Temp Warning and Gauge shooting to red for a few seconds and then returning to normal. Has anyone determined what the problem is? Thanks!!!

It has to do with the Body Control Module up behind the glove box. Either it is grounding against something, or they kind of short sheeted the harness to it, and it is rubbing against something. Dealers should be aware of it by now. There are many posts on here regarding this. Look around and have fun! :thumbs:

[MattSaint]

It has to do with the Body Control Module up behind the glove box. Either it is grounding against something, or they kind of short sheeted the harness to it, and it is rubbing against something. Dealers should be aware of it by now. There are many posts on here regarding this. Look around and have fun! :thumbs:

Thanks Old Goat!!! I remember reading it was some type of module, but didn't remember the acronym...

Cheers!!!

[Old Goat]

Thanks Old Goat!!! I remember reading it was some type of module, but didn't remember the acronym...

Cheers!!!

More than welcome, anytime!

[Wavydavy GTO]

For those with hard closing trunks:

Mine was very hard to close as well, two or three times to get it to latch. Then...it stopped releasing when I hit the button. I had to pull on it as it released. I could, however, lay it on the latch and it would close by itself.

I found that the latch itself (the one on the lower deck) is held in place by a bolt. It had come lose. I tightened it back down, and played with the location until it now releases and close "fairly" easily. If you look in the trunk you can see the bolt and get to it with a ratchet.

Hope this helps.

Dave

[cjlannoy]

This happened to mine too, at least it was a quick and easy fix.

[flyinlow]

I'm not sure if this is a LS1 noraml noise or not but..

When the engine warms up I hear a tapping at idle. It sounds as if someone is tapping with a felt mallet on the fule rail covers in time with the engine. Rappidly. I thought something might be loose and vibrating w/ the engine but I can't find a thing..

Oh yea, Thunk in the Trunk and a vibration in the drivers door.

From my experience with this engine family ( I have a Chevy Silverado pickup and a friend has a 99 Vette) they all tend to make this noise when first started. Usually after they're warmed up, the noise goes away.

[sxty8goats]

From my experience with this engine family ( I have a Chevy Silverado pickup and a friend has a 99 Vette) they all tend to make this noise when first started. Usually after they're warmed up, the noise goes away.

Thanks, It almost sounds normal but it is a bit anoying as it covers the roll of the engine with the windows up. She is going in as soon as my dealer gets the parts for the Thunk In The Trunk.

[FLORIT]

I have 2,697 miles on my 2004 Pontiac GTO and the driver's side door has developed a "Door Squeak From Hell". I first noticed it last night and by this afternoon it has reached the "nails on a chalkboard" volume level.

The squeak is definitely in the hinges, the top one, I think. This is obviously a warranty repair, but surpising to say the least.

Yeah, yeah... I know I could fix it easily myself, but since my dealer is going to give me a hard time about any future drivetrain warranty issues, I'm going to be a "hard a*s" and make him fix this door squeak.

[forevernights100]

how bad is your leak from passenger window,we had a hard rain last week,i saw a few drops get in my GTO.the rain came back,however no rain got in this time.

[FLORIT]

The fix for the "Door Squeak From Hell" was, "Driver's door check link dry at pivot. Lubed check link." All is well now, and it took them far less time to do THAT than install the two little screws on the front fascia last time.

[AmesGTO]

The fix for the "Door Squeak From Hell" was, "Driver's door check link dry at pivot. Lubed check link." All is well now, and it took them far less time to do THAT than install the two little screws on the front fascia last time.

Do you know what they lubed? I have a noise in the drivers door off and on. I'm sure it would be off if it took it in.

[Old Goat]

The fix for the "Door Squeak From Hell" was, "Driver's door check link dry at pivot. Lubed check link." All is well now, and it took them far less time to do THAT than install the two little screws on the front fascia last time.

Maybe you can get some Driver's Door Check Link pivot grease with part of your gift certificate Florit... :D

John

[FLORIT]

Nah, I've already decided what I'm gonna get, just waiting on some info from tbyrne. Man, what a cool promotion THAT was. I bet I got it because it is obvious I cannot stop spending money on the GTO. LOL :D

[Old Goat]

Nah, I've already decided what I'm gonna get, just waiting on some info from tbyrne. Man, what a cool promotion THAT was. I bet I got it because it is obvious I cannot stop spending money on the GTO. LOL :D

Agreed! I'm headed back down there this week. Thank God the trunk is small! ;)

[2004Goat]

I just picked my car up 6/18/04. I love it. The only problem I've had is the headlight switch was broken. The lights still work but the switch is loose on the right side. It seems like it's a bracket. It might of broke when someone tried to turn on the fogs and pulled a little too hard. Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know about this. Just something minor.

-XFordMan

[MIGoat]

Bad alternator, replaced the same day I got the car. :banghead:

[Fastmofo]

T/C on/off switch has never worked from day one, so Traction control is always on..Sux, can't do those wild, squeeling burnouts as of yet. I'll bring it in for the 1000 mile and have it repaired I guess..Anyone else with a faulty T/C scenario? Other then that, I drive this thing like I stole it..

[ls198ta]

must have been built on monday with a hangover

[OrangeCounty04GTO]

Ok here are my problems with my 04 blue gto M6
1. Rear Axel noise <whine>
2.Climate control wont get off of Defrost. The Knob will move but still stays on Defrost.
3.The infamous Temp. Warning .(went away after like 5 sec.)
4.Gauges went Exorcist on me after i filled the tank one day. i had to turn off the car.
Please anyone if anyone can give answers to these problems post them!

Most concerned #1
Least concerned #4

ps. this pisses me off, at work i like to sleep in my car sometimes and the damn seat wont lean all the way back!!!

[radandy]

My problem with the cold is that apparently the washer fluid from the factory is water, or close to it, so I got on the highway, hit the washers, the first shot froze to the windshield, and soon thereafter the nozzles froze up. Got some decent fluid in there now.

same thing here...also the driver side squirter hose under the hood popped off, it's stretched real tight, and only held on with a barb; i put it back on, and Im gonna get a clamp on it...

[traumadog]

Okaay... where to begin?

1) bad cruise control connector (replaced)
2) Spoiler cracked following delivery
3) "Thunk in trunk" problem (rear suspension bushing needs replacement) - awaiting new bushings/bolts per TSB# 04-03-09-003
4) Trip odometer does not go over 655.35 miles, awaiting new cluster
5) Battery died in ~10 degree weather
6) Hard to shift in cold
7) oh, yeah, the driver door rattles.

For what it's worth, my '04 was an early (Oct '03 build) car off the line.

[rt66er]

Ok here are my problems with my 04 blue gto M6
1. Rear Axel noise <whine>
2.Climate control wont get off of Defrost. The Knob will move but still stays on Defrost.
3.The infamous Temp. Warning .(went away after like 5 sec.)
4.Gauges went Exorcist on me after i filled the tank one day. i had to turn off the car.
Please anyone if anyone can give answers to these problems post them!

Most concerned #1
Least concerned #4

ps. this pisses me off, at work i like to sleep in my car sometimes and the damn seat wont lean all the way back!!!

PM'd you about #2...........

[heymccall]

There's a thread out there somewhere on the trip computer maxxing out at 655. It's the darned metric system at work. Your car thinks metric and displays English. Works out to 1000km (ie 655mi).

[TRUDUAL]

Gm issued a bulletin 3/25/2004 titled "Knocking Noise from Rear of Vehicle on Aggressive Launch or Acceleration (Install Rear Suspension Crossmember Front Mount Insulators) #04-03-09-003"

"2004 Pontiac GTO built prior to VIN breakpoint 4L246712.
Condition: Some customers may comment on a knocking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. This noise occurs during an aggressive launch or acceleration and will be common on vehicles with a manual transmission.
Cause: The cause of this condition may be contact between the body and the rear suspension crossmember.
Correction: Install insulators P/N 90447991 and new bolts P/N 92038482 between the body and the rear suspension crossmember."
Check with the dealer.
This is great info and it says its common in the m6 shyt i have an a4 and it does it one time I pulled out of a parking lot drove with ease then punched it and both sides made the noise usually its the right rear......now by this doing that does it hurt the car

[gm-man]

When I peel out there is a loud banging noise in the rear end, the dic display is halfway out, the radio shuts off, rear passenger window is all scratched up, and the passenger door seal is leaking very badly. My dealer is in the process of repairing everything. Even though i am having minor problems, this car is still the S@$#!!! Im not complaining I just wanted to see if anybody else is having these problems.



at the dealer there is a bullitin on that same problem and your dealer should take care of it....i work at a pontiac dealer and i have came across that problem on our computer at work

[gm-man]

Noticed side defrost problem here as well. Was at the dealer today and he mentioned the washer water problem too. I guess frigid winters just aren't part of the Australian experience. Had an opposite problem with a SAAB years ago. Beautiful cold weather car. FWD, heated seats and mirrors years ahead of Detroit. Driving in Arizona in August, the air conditioner literally exploded about 50 miles outside of Phoenix.





i work for the dealer and alot of people are complaining of that same problem but that is just how they are the is nothing u can do to fix it its how the factory made them

[Flashpoint]

Bringing back the dead? :bomb:

[Rice Killa]

hmm my 04 problems.
1.) temp gauge and warning
2.) radio shutting off
3.) sometimes have difficulties with my door remotes working
4.) sometimes feel some bad pulling in my front end

heh was thinking bout doin some more modding, but i think imma wait til my warrianty expires

[ghqman]

Had the gauge issue once, fixed itself and hasn't happened again in almost 2 years. Only had the radio shutoff once, which was after a couple hours cruising at 85-90, so it was turned up higher than normal. Just got my door locks repaired for the second time. Apparently they were built kind of tight, and the solenoid can wear out. I think mines RWD, so I just get some good pushing from the rear end ;)