2004 Pontiac GTO Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,150miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2004 Pontiac GTO, 1% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,150 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While washing my new vehicle for the first time, I discovered on my GTO that the drivers side, rear view mirror is severely scratched. This was reported to the dealer and dealer said that they would fix while vehicle was being repaired for a leaking head, and a bent strut (both GM warranty issues). Dealer claimed that they would be able to buff' this out with a process they had and that it wouldn't be a problem. Vehicle was returned to me and problem was not fixed, in fact it was worse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10088785, filed 2004-08, 4,300 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Pontiac GTO. The contact stated that the fan used for the air conditioning and the heater throughout the vehicle remained activated when the vehicle was off or on. There was also condensation on the floor throughout the vehicle. The contact did not know where the abnormal condensation originated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was 152,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10897277, filed 2016-08, 152,000 miles“I have had to replace both front tires twice due to inside tire wear/premature wear/strut rub (all inside wear near strut). The intermittent wipers do not function properly (all the time). Give a false error of overheating within minutes of start-up (happened about a dozen times). Analog speedometer was very erratic, moved all around from 0 to 200 MPH while cruising at 65 MPH (2 times) and read 140 MPH while stopped. Paint on the door handles started peeling off within 3 months of ownership (bought brand new). Dampness behind the drives seat on the floor (often after driving in rain). …”
NHTSA complaint #10182719, filed 2007-02Related service bulletins
- 10178385Jul 27, 2020This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that the Heater-Vent-Air Conditioning blows warm air. Before calling General…
- 10126237Dec 11, 2014This informational bulletin provide information for the technicians to repair the rear window defroster contact or tabs.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2004 Pontiac GTO
169 complaintsTires
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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Pontiac GTO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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