2004 Pontiac Grand Prix: harsh or hard shifting

Filed Jan 13, 2012 · Brakes · PR

Has a clunking noise due to bushing wear in the brake pedal assembly.

Filed Sep 14, 2010 · Body · 130,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. The contact stated that an abnormal clunking sound would come from the steering wheel when attempting a turn in either direction at any speed. The dealer advised that the front sub frame would need replacing. There were no prior warnings of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed May 27, 2008 · Steering · 80,034 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 pontiac grand prix. When making a left or right turn, the steering shaft makes a clunking noise and shakes. Speed was not a factor. The dealer stated that there were no recalls and the component was not covered under the warranty; therefore, the repair would be the contact's responsibility. She was informed that the cause of the failure was the intermediate shaft. The current mileage is 80,248 and failure mileage was 80,034. Updated 6/16/08

Filed May 20, 2008 · Transmission · 27,000 miles · CA

2006 pontiac grand prix v6 transmission clunking noise: transmission shifts hard into drive and reverse and has since I bought it (about a week after). Shifting gears (automatic) is hard and have to take it easy on the acceleration. Bought vehicle at 27000 miles and currently it is 68000. Cant afford to fix, too expensive. Occurs all the time. Apparently it is a common problem with this model and year, just google it, yet no recalls. Emailed gm and did not get a courtesy email or call after complaint.

Filed Oct 22, 2006 · Body, Steering · 100 miles · FM

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.

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Steering · 20,000 miles · OH

I purchased the car in august 2004. Several months after the purchase I took the vehicle back to the dealership because I heard a clunking noise coming from the front of the vehicle when making a right or left hand turn. After the car was serviced, the dealership explained that gm is well aware of the issue (the dealership had received a notice from gm) but that a recall had not yet been done on the vehicle for this issue. The dealership said it had to do with a mount bracket that needed be torqued. If the bracket became too loose it could separate causing the driver to loose steering. I was never told that I would have to periodically take the vehicle back in to be serviced for this but yet again several months later I am beginning to hear the clunking. The steering also seems much more loose than it previously did. I also am beginning to hearing a clicking noise in the steering column, along with the clunk. I do feel this is a serious problem with this vehicle that gm should definitely be held accountable for.

Filed Mar 17, 2005 · Steering · 14,000 miles · VA

2004 pontiac grand prix, clunking noise on drivers front end when you turn the wheel either left or right. I was advised yesterday that gmc is aware of this defect and at this time is doing nothing. There was a technical bulletion issued on 7/27/04 to gmc/pontaic dealerships. "defect" certain passengar vehicles have a condition where the front fram rear body mount bracket may fracture and degrade to the point where the intermedicate steering shaft could separate, resulting in loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. This is a serious defect. I have spoken with pontiac, gmc, and the local gmc dealership and gotten nothing but the run around! If you view a website called "mycarstats.com there are comsumer complaints on the steering column. I guess someone has to be killed before gmc acknowledges this defect. Please could someone contact me.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Steering · NC

A clunking noise recently appeared in the steering when turning left or right. Mainly noticed at higher speeds when turning slightly (1/8th steering wheel turn) or at low speeds and turning sharply. Something feels loose in the steering system.

Filed Aug 8, 2004 · Steering · 10,200 miles · FL

Steering became loose and sloppy. Knuckling and clunking noises from steering when wheel turned from side to side. Upon turning left, car would dramatically understeer, then suddenly oversteer, resulting in loss of control of vehicle.*ak . Taken to crown pontiac in st. Petersburg, fl. They diagnosed "loose rack and pinion retaining bolts and bushings". Fix: re-torqued bolts. . Condition recurrred within 3 days. . Called gm, who sent regional representative to drive vehicle. I asked them why bolts would work loose after 10k miles, and why they didn't replace the bolts, or they may work loose again. . They said "it depends on how they torqued them" . Vehicle presently in service for steering control issues for second time. . This condition is unsafe. Vehicle will not hold a straight line down the road, and when turning either right or left, the vehicle will take-off in that direction and if not corrected, will turn in a circle if not corrected by hard steering in opposite direction.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Body · TX

When I go over bumps in the road or turn the wheel the veh makes a clunking/knocking sound in the floor and sometimes when I turn the wheel (parked or moving) there is a similar, clanking sound near the wheels. I have taken the veh to the dealership to be check several times. The first few times they tore it down and tightened things. The last time they said they contacted pontiac and was informed this was happening on several vehs and do not have a fix.