2004 Pontiac GTO Electrical system Problems

“We have owned 2 2004 GTO's and this issue has happened to both vehicles and the VIN number listed above it has now happened twice. The key will not work and unlock the steering column therefore the car will not crank... There is no warning that this will happen and has left us stranded on 3 separate occasions. When I contacted Pontiac (GM) about this issue they initially seemed concerned but now after countless calls and emails they are not responding. …”

“Put key in ignition, turned key to start postition, radio, everything was right, then bells started going off, and error said ABS fault, went to start vehicle, and error said airbag fault. Car wouldnt even turn over, just a click. I have also had problems getting transmission into gear, any gear, have had it pop out of gear while driving, and there is also a grind in the front right when I turn. Very unsatisfied.”

“I love my GTO, but I have many problems that the dealer can not duplicate. Here goes...my trunk will not open when I hit the button, I have to be standing at the trunk and pull up as I hit the button...my electrical system is horrible, my radio will all of a sudden blast music and then go back down to a normal volume, my trunk light works when it wants to, along with my back driver side tail lights. My cars fan would run after I turn off the car long enough to run the battery down, but the dealership said this was normal . …”

“The ignition switch has failed on my GTO 2 times now. The first time about 4 or 5 thousand miles ago it would not turn easily, or at all. Now the ignition switch will not turn all the way off. The retained accessories stay on, and the steering column lock is inoperative. My local dealer is repairing my vehicle for me. I am aware of several others that have had this problem. A few requiring 3-4 repairs. My concern is that with the column lock not working when parked on a hill there is no way of locking the wheel in a turn to keep it from wandering away. …”

“(1)driving on I-95 april 9th 2005 at a speed of 70mph in middle lane - went to pass a truck in front of me - so went to go into left lane (2) engine died and had to coast over 3 lanes to the right to pull off the road - very dangerous situation - car would not restart.problem found - igniation switch open - no power to injectors or ignition module (3) called GM roadside assitance who sent a tow truck - it was replaced after 4 days this was a very dangerous situation to be in!!!! In rush hour traffic on I-95 and a new car that decides to turn off!!!! Could of cause a most serious accident.”