2004 Pontiac GTO Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 169about this part
- Share
- 69%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 169 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Pontiac GTO, 69% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I got new tires put on yesterday. They are the stock sized tires. Shortly after I heard a loud sound coming from the back right side. I noticed the tire was rubbing on the fender. The car sags more and more each day. Then yesterday, I was just driving normally from stop light to stop light, and my car would wouldn't go into 3rd or 4th gear. So I checked fluids and it was ok on that. I had to drive 30mph back home.”
NHTSA complaint #10505238, filed 2013-04, 91,250 miles“I own a 2004 Pontiac GTO and recently took all of the wheels off to paint the brake calipers and I noticed that my tires were rubbing on the struts really bad, and im about to have a few blowouts. I've been reading alot on the internet that this is a huge problem with the GTO's. Is there anything that can be done before I have an accident?”
NHTSA complaint #10267166, filed 2009-04, 71,000 miles“My 2004 GTO exhibits a common problem in these cars: the front struts rub on the inside tire sidewalls. This occurred in my vehicle at only 9100 miles, and the dealer had the car twice but failed to find anything wrong. They claimed this was normal . I fail to see how this is normal - these cars should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10263673, filed 2009-03, 9,100 miles“I own a 2004 Pontiac GTO. The cars strut rub has wore a angle on the outer edge of the tire and has caused a chunk of tire to peel back and expose the metal wires. I have seen other peoples cars that are way worse. They have metal wires a inch wide exposed all the way around the tire. And have caused some people I know to have blow outs.”
NHTSA complaint #10204767, filed 2007-10, 20,000 miles“2004 Pontiac GTO tire blow out we purchased our 2004 Pontiac GTO new, and have had issues with rubbing sounds and vibrations since it was new. The car currently has 45,000 miles and we had a blow out. Apparently the tires on 2004 GTO's rub the spring pocket of the strut causing the inner side wall of the tires to fail prematurely. It is impossible to see the wear unless the tire is removed from the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10336689, filed 2010-06, 44,985 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
- 10114894Oct 14, 2015This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10139199Jan 6, 2015This informational bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure, when…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac GTO
65 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsAir bags
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac GTO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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