Takata recall, I did not receive a recall notice and I am having severe problems with the steering and engine. While driving it feels like the steering and the wheels are about to fall apart.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix suspension problems
15 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 11,500.
- owner complaints
- 15
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 11,500
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Front: wheel bearing1
- Front: macpherson strut1
- Front: hub1
- Front: control arm1
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Pontiac Grand Prix suspension problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix suspension
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Car shuts off t times unexpectedly a ticking sound power steering issues I don't feel safe for me and my kids driving but not all can afford a new car these cars are high risk and I would like to be compensated for this paid off vehicle please consider our safety and take these dangerous recall vehicles off our streets. And set forth etc. Thanks
1st problem is steering wheel locks up every know and then 2nd hit a bump or drive over rxr tracks the traction light and ABS light come on.
Takata recall. Had the car serviced due to warning lights on dash board. Noticed oil on right underside of car near the oil filter and covering everything as far back near the muffler. It had been lleaking for quite sometime. Had a burning smell when car was running warm. Sensor indicated that the ABS brakes the exhaust system & the catylitic converter needs work. Replaced temp. Sensor & fans now work on both sides.
Steering began to ride different and made some type of constant noise in the front suspension/brake area. Control arms, wheel hub bearings and front brakes were replaced. Now I'm told the rear tie rod ends need to replaced in order to align the care.
I have a 2004 grand prix gtp bought about 5 years ago take a year I bought it had to replace hub assembly on drive side car has leaked water in the passenger side floor that is cause my cowl is bad cant find one the about a year too later had to replace the hub assembly and the harness again and now my break is pulsating and now asked someone why its doing that they said its probably my hub assembly they should not see theses cars everyone I have talked to has had nothing but problems out of this year model I don't have the to fix this stuff would like to have it fixed for free.
2004 pontiac grand prix gtp. 45,000 miles. As of today, I have had this vehicle in service eight times for steering-related defects, beginning two weeks from the date of new purchase in january, 2004. Three different dealers have all told me "it's a design defect...there will be a fix soon". Replaced rack and pinion twice, middle steering shaft twice, and rack/pinion and engine cradle bolts spontaneously work loose every 3,000-5,000 miles. Now vehicle is out of warranty. Most recent visit to century pontiac in tampa, they attempted to charge me $75.00 in order to apply yet another tsb regarding loose steering, steering wheel bind, etc. I had to call pontiac and complain bitterly, they then waived the fee...but did not pay for the rental car. Thus far, power steering pump has failed and been replaced, A/C compressor has failed and been replaced, middle steering shaft replaced twice, entire steering column replaced twice, and there is still a persistent "jolt" through the steering wheel whenever putting car into gear, or turning steering wheel to right, going over a gutter, etc. Also, loud "clunk" resulting in severe shudder in front of vehicle. Dealer(s) state there is no fix. Have nearly lost control of vehicle three times due to steering suddenly loosening, or binding, wandering off-center, etc. Dealer says there's nothing more they can do. When is the federal safety agency going to listen to all the complaints regarding the steering issues on this vehicle and launch an investigation?? Steering rack bolts coming loose? Engine cradle bolts coming loose? Steering shaft failures and fractures? Every time the vehicle is taken to service, the dealers and service managers "play dumb" and try to say "I don't hear anything"...or "it drives like all the other grand prix's". Please don't let gm and pontiac continue to insult our collective intelligence and ignore these steering and design issues to the point where someone gets killed.
Several issues with a 2004 pontiac grand prix, ie. Right front wheel bearing 2x's in 1 year, computer issues (loss of ABS, variable steering and traction control), false tire pressure readings from computer, etc.
Right lower control arm cracked while driving and destroyed the whole front suspension and cradle of vehicle. I am the third person that I know of that this has occurred to.
I purchased a 2004 pontiac gran dprix gt2 in june of that same year. One week later the repairs began. The most scary occurring on the date mentioned on this complaint, may 26, 2005, eleven months after I purchased the vehicle. My car died while driving 65 MPH on the highway with my three small children in the back seat. The car had no power whatsoever, no steering, no gas, no lights, nothing. I thank god we are alive. The mechanics at the dealership diagnosed the problem as a faulty ignition switch. After this incident I rented a car at my own expense for eight weeks. We did not step foot in the vehicle for that period of time. For financial reasons I slowly began driving my car again. There were repairs before that event as well as afterwards. These include the brain, transmission, brakes, axle, wheel bearings, steering, sunroof, fuel injectors, and safety belts.
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix suspension
Does the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 15 complaints about the suspension of the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 11,500 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix suspension?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Pontiac Grand Prix have bad suspension?
The Pontiac Grand Prix model years with the most suspension complaints are 1997 (26 complaints), 2000 (16 complaints) and 2004 (15 complaints).
Other 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix problems
Engine 136Electrical 107Steering 64Brakes 51Lights 41Body 33Airbags 28Transmission 19Wheels 19Acceleration 18Visibility 14Driver assistance 12Fuel system 12Seat belts 8Tires 4Seats 2
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