2005 Pontiac Gto electrical problems

Filed Aug 29, 2018 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · TX

My driver side door has flung open several times due to the window track coming unglued from the glass. It has happened at drive up windows, driving down the street/highway and even has flung open the door in a turn before. In the 2004-2006 pontiac gtos both front side windows come detached from their forward most bracket that keeps the windows in their tracks. When this happens it allows the window to move and apply pressure onto the door release mechanism or linkage. There have been times where while rolling down the window it hits the linkage to open the door and the door opens. If going through a turn and rolling down the window the door can fly open and you can possibly fall out. Also if the door opens into traffic of some sort like in close quarters on a 2 lane road the vehicles door could be struck and injure the driver or passenger depending on which door is currently affected.

Filed Oct 1, 2014 · Electrical · 59,000 miles · PA

Ignition locked up had have car towed new ignition switch installed $400.00.

Filed May 21, 2014 · Electrical · 10,000 miles · FL

Had the car for less than a year. Parked it and went to remove my key and the key froze in the ignition switch. Was told by dealer service department that it was a known problem and that the parts were on back order. Six weeks later I finally got my car back. Since then, removing the key from the ignition switch requires the steering wheel be perfectly straight and jiggling the key as you are removing it. It has gotten worse in the past several months and there is quite a bit of play in the ignition switch. My mechanic advised me that it needs to be replaced and that the key and ignition switch are no longer manufactured. I'm concerned that at some point soon the switch will lock up again while the car is moving and I won't be able to turn the steering wheel.

Filed Aug 18, 2013 · Electrical, Steering · 12,001 miles · KS

When I put my key into the ignition, it froze. I couldn't turn the key. I couldn't move the car. The ignition was locked up. I tried just replacing the ignition cylinder, but that did not work. I had to have the entire steering column replaced. It cost $1371.67 to get this car fixed due to no fault of my own. I have researched this issue and it seems that on the week my vehicle was in the shop, 3 other pontiacs were in the same shop, for the exact same issue. Upon doing more research online, I have found that numerous people are experiencing this exact issue. Due to no fault of my own and due to insufficient faulty parts in the ignition, I had to have this repaired. I had to have my car towed because you can not move this car or put it in neutral to get the vehicle to move otherwise. Funny how it failed 2 months after my warranty expired! How is this fair that their part failed and yet they are taking to responsibility for this? This was a very expensive fix! Please recall the pontiac ignitions! So I am out almost $1500. Bad call gm!

Filed Jun 5, 2013 · Electrical · 34,500 miles · VA

While driver side window is being lowered, window contacts door latch mechanism causing door to become ajar and window gets stuck in place off center. After returning window to up position and attempting to lower window again, door now becomes completely unlatched and swings freely after window hits mechanism. Issue was noticed prior to door becoming completely unlatched. Major safety hazard if window is lowered and door becomes unlatched while driving (to other owners).

Filed Mar 21, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 87,299 miles · MD

Feb 16th 2013 case # [xxx] my car was in for this service for a airbag fault light I was told that "found low voltage to various SRS components" and that according to a gm services bulletin inspection of the SRS wiring system behind the dash is needed. According to the dealer there is a gm service bulletin on faulty wiring harness being the cause. The airbag system could be not working. My concern is with said services bulletin I could not find anyone in the network of gto owners clubs that were givin any notice of this. But I did find on these forums that one particular wiring harness comes in contact with a metal brace when the cars was converted to left hand drive for sale here that has caused fires. Would not this be a serious safety issue for which either gm or the federal safety agency would be involved in? Gm acknowledged the problem to me in my many emails and conversations with customer service reps on the phone but has not notified owners nor wants to fix the issues. The issue of the airbag failure is another safety concern. Given the nature of these failures why would not this be handled as part of a safety recall? Here is just one link to the board where this is shown http://www.ls1gto.com/forums/showthread.php?t=377773&highlight=wire+harness+glove+box&page=9 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Electrical, Seats · 24,000 miles · DE

I purchased a 2005 pontiac gto in april of this year, it had a factory warranty still with it. It has been in the shop more then I have driven it. The ABS light has been on 4 times so far. The ecu module has been replaced twice so far. This is an on going problem. The car is going back into the shop as soon as a part comes in. The dealership is aware that is an on going problem. I think this car is a lemon, and I am not sure what I can do about it. The factory warranty expires next week. I would like to know if someone can please help me with this situation. They have replaced the hub in the car once and I have taken the car back and told them it is still doing the same thing I brought it in for before. I am getting tired of not being about to enjoy my car without something going wrong with it. The back seats are also coming undone which I was told it should be covered under the factory warranty which it is not.

Filed Aug 8, 2008 · Electrical · 27,000 miles · GA

Ignition switch locks up, car cannot be started or moved.

Filed Sep 21, 2007 · Electrical · 18,000 miles · MD

The ignition lock cylinder is bad. This is an ongoing problem with the pontiac gto's. Gm needs to stand up and take responsibility to this problem. I'm being told my part wont be in into december this is unacceptable. Please investigate I do believe this is a safety issue as well. Thanks.

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Electrical · 1,025 miles · NC

Purchased vehicle new, with 13 miles, on april 30, 2005. Vehicle's ECM failed after 1025 miles, at end of august, 2005. Ecm replaced by dealer. Failure of ECM placed undue stress on motor. I believe that this lead to the vehicle's engine failure reported in the federal safety agency claim number 010188397. Old ECM was returned to gm by jim armstrong pontiac. Motor from claim number is available until servicing dealer completes warranty work, and returns motor to gm.