2004 Pontiac Gto: rotors or pads wearing out early

7 of the 245 complaints about the 2004 Pontiac Gto describe rotors or pads wearing out early.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 21,690
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Rotors or pads wearing out early by model year

2006
6
2005
5
2004
7

What owners say

Filed Sep 5, 2008 · Suspension · 50,098 miles · TX

Tire blowout due to rubbing strut housing premature wear of inside tread of tire. Replaced front struts and mounts replace radius rod bushings, frontend alignment.

Filed Mar 15, 2007 · Suspension, Tires · 17,200 miles · NM

Tl*-the contact has a 2004 pontiac gto tha the purchased on april 28 2004 with 0 miles, currently with 17200 miles. The contact stated that the front two tires are rubbing against the struts of the vehicle due to premature wear. However, the tires have not been replaced since the vehicle was purchased. The tires were .f. Goodrich, 245/45r17.

Filed Feb 15, 2007 · Electrical, Fuel system · MI

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). Radio controls on steering wheel do not function properly, a button has the function of the one above it (off & on all the time). Gas cap replaced due to premature wear, caused engine light to turn on (often, still happens once in a while with the new cap). Hard to shift in reverse at times, helps to shift in another gear first. Shifter rattles often during acceleration. Pops out of 2nd gear (mostly during cold mornings, also hard to shift into 2nd gear on cold mornings. Lights stay on after car is shut off while in auto-mode; worked correctly at first, but now they always stay on (always operate them manually now to keep from draining battery).

Filed Oct 9, 2006 · Suspension · 26,000 miles · CA

Far inner tread of front tires rub against the strut tower. This has caused premature wear (down to the steel radial). My gto has 25k miles on it and all four tires must be replaced. This is a major safety issue.

Filed Jun 29, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · 18,000 miles · IN

I leased a 2004 pontiac gto. The automobile had premature tire wear on the insides of the tire. The car has lots of vibrations while traveling at all speeds. I replaced the tires for the third time through goodyear and it still has vibrations. I took to dealer today and car has a service bulletin for vibrations the struts are causing problems. The struts are also rubbing on the tires causing the premature wear however the pontiac does not wish to recognize this problem. This is also a safety concern which could lead to a blow out. Buyer beware!

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Suspension · 21,690 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the tire were worn smooth. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection where it was discovered the wear was caused by defective front strut towers. The towers were making contact with the side wall of the tire resulting in the premature wear. The dealer was able to determine the cause of the problem, however no clear remedy was determined. Updated 03/28/06.

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Tires · 2,000 miles · IL

2004 pontiac gto: front tires (mainly passenger side) rubbing strut tower, causing premature wearing on tires and potentially dangerous consequences (e.g. Tire failure etc).