Each video chapter is noted in the description, and some of them have an affiliate link to the related part. Check out that gear oil link, though! So many reviews mentioning the GTO!
@jeremyarmand56313 жыл бұрын
Do you happen to know which brake light wire to put the 6ohm resistor into. I ran into the same problem with traction light and couldn't figure it out. Do I install the resistor on power or ground side?
@Vsilvers993 жыл бұрын
297k still going strong
@heatherroquemore33562 жыл бұрын
You drive it hard?
@popsncracks91082 жыл бұрын
With $40k maintenance bill
@Vsilvers992 жыл бұрын
@@heatherroquemore3356 very. Now the motor is in a 72 C10 still being driven very hard with heads and a cam
@Vsilvers992 жыл бұрын
@@popsncracks9108 nope
@RBNelson Жыл бұрын
That’s what I like to hear
@67judge3 жыл бұрын
I’ve had ownership of my 2006 GTO for 15 years and every problem you mentioned I resolved it. One ☝️ thing you forgot to mention are the Door 🚪 lock actuators on one or both sides go bad. At least they both were replaced once so far. For the rear gear oil Torco plus their additive will cure the gear noise for me. Improved racing Oil pan baffle will stop 🛑 oil starvations in drag racing and drifting. Oh Saftey Alert 🚨!!! Change that Factory fuel line in the engine bay to Earl’s or Russel’s. The OEM one is a Fire 🔥 hazard. P.S. lf the car 🚗 is left more than 2 or more weeks without starting you may have to Jump it. Darn Battery 🔋 drain.
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
Ah yes, I forgot the fuel line. I think that was one of the few things done to mine when I got it. I also don't drive around with the engine covers on, and I've heard the engine cover is what cuts through the stock line. I should probably check again just to be sure, though!
@anthonysantoyo20383 жыл бұрын
Now I’m for sure going to buy one thank you
@RJ-ie8eu3 жыл бұрын
How did you fix the oil starvation issue?
@daggern152 жыл бұрын
If you're commonly not running the car for 2-3 weeks at a time, I recommend an isolator switch (the screw-down kind that goes on the battery terminal, not the key type ones. They're cheaper and easier to install than the key ones). You'll have to set your clock every time you drive the car if you use that but it saves having to get a jumper pack out every time.
@mikeprice83072 жыл бұрын
What about airbag fault?
@chrismarek78643 жыл бұрын
Another issue I noticed a lot of GTOs have is the stitching coming apart on the seats.
@StashingClips2 жыл бұрын
the stitching wasnt UV rated, the sun ruins the threads!
@davidgardiner462011 ай бұрын
@yack2095 an upholstery place restitched my seats with UV resistant threads but they still deteriorated again over time
@GTOHawg3 жыл бұрын
Ok. I have owned my 04 since Dec 2004. 2nd motor..3rd transmission..driveshaft .3 set of gears..radiators,, brakes(a lot) tires and many a many smiles.
@prodalexsaibot64023 жыл бұрын
Smiles per gallon :)
@ontherunjg3 жыл бұрын
My problems in 14 years. 2006 bought new. 4 batteries Cracked radiator Replaced electrical window mechanism twice Head gasket leak Water cooler AC compressor and condenser. Expensive Lots of small things.
@permabulk1454 Жыл бұрын
My 04’ is the most reliable v8 car I could ever fathom. I’ve had some reliability issues in terms of easy stuff. But this car overall is super reliable. Only things I’ve dealt with in this vid (bought an 04m6 in 16’ with 6k miles currently in 2023, 7 years later at 75k miles) are the fuel door popper, sagging rear springs and the loud fuel injectors. Not the lifters at all I change my oil every 3-5k miles w/ 5w30 full synth. No problems.
@killerofkingz85362 жыл бұрын
Even with all the problems that are annoying fixes you still get the bang for your buck scenario i’m looking at an 06 LS2 6 speed and even though it doesn’t have any of these problems yet I would start looking at replacing these just to get one step ahead so you would have a true reliable bad ass car and great job on the video this is the only video I found so far that actually identifies the common problems with the GTO
@TheDubu83 жыл бұрын
My problem with the my gto is that once I fix something it's like "O hey since you are fixing that here's this I wanted to talk you about" cars am I right?
@BA-AA-ADGTO3 жыл бұрын
SO TRUE!!!!! 😜🤷♂️😜
@patriotguy31683 жыл бұрын
You got that right.
@sarka5553 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video, man. I bought an 06 GTO about a year ago around June 2020 that I have as a daily. This video will help a lot.
@Joe-qj5dm3 жыл бұрын
How many miles how much did you pay I'm going to buy one and I'm struggling and I don't know what to do what did you do
@sarka5553 жыл бұрын
@@Joe-qj5dm Mine is the Brazen Orange color GTO you see in the profile picture, it was in great condition when I bought it, a big reason why I paid 14,000 but the guy wanted 15,000 for it. I probably could've gotten 13 or a little less. But it was well taken care of, and the people were really nice, great people. It was garage kept and babied. 140,000 is a lot of miles but a well maintained LS2 can reach 200,000 - 250,000 miles. I drove 8 hours to Houston to buy it.
@SwarmiNCAA Жыл бұрын
@@sarka555 nice im looking at one rn none under 23k
@StelioKontos42069 Жыл бұрын
@@SwarmiNCAA yup bought mine with 78k for 22k
@rickdonaldson8999 Жыл бұрын
Don't know if anyone is still having the battery drain issue but something you can look into for it is the bcm sleep timer. Somehow someway they end up maxed out on the sleep timer which keeps the BCM on for a long time draining the battery. You can use a GM Tech2 and shorten the sleep timer to get the BCM to turn off sooner.
@StelioKontos42069 Жыл бұрын
you are my hero if this works
@m85sims Жыл бұрын
What is a GM tech2 and where do you get one at?
@rickdonaldson8999 Жыл бұрын
@@m85sims its the GM scan tool used at the dealerships
@msterz8246 Жыл бұрын
Has anyone had Dealer or person with a Tech 2 adjust the BCM timer? and had it work?
@mackenzielenz82293 жыл бұрын
A few more common issues: Leather stitching comes apart due to UV exposure. Interior metal laminated pieces start to bubble Door window comes loose from window track (window can actually hit the door latch cable and open the door -- dangerous!) Carrier bearing failure -- car has two piece driveshaft and requires carrier bearing. And, I personally got hit with a bad ECM last month (P0601 code) - - ECM replacement in progress...
@davidgardiner462011 ай бұрын
Good luck, replacing mine was a nightmare
@chadeverhart24512 жыл бұрын
I bought mine new in 2006, not sure if it was mentioned in the comments, but after my 2nd radiator tank splitting, I replaced it with a Mishimoto all aluminum radiator and problem solved. With only 57k, I would have never guessed replacing the radiator twice.
@crowsbridge2 жыл бұрын
Man, all these comments, I'm not sure I want one anymore. Been driving my Grand Am GT since 04 and haven't had any problems at all.
@T.R.R.Jolkien11 ай бұрын
Keep it. GTO has too many problems
@michaelblair71095 ай бұрын
So the Pontiac GTO is a Holden Monaro from Australia, watched the video and I have not had one of these issues with my 04 CV8 Monaro. With regards to the fuel flap on my car it is a lever down by the drivers seat you pull which I think is mechanical so always works. As for the Boot you call it a trunk it is probably the boot struts that need replacing, that was one of the 1st things i replaced and my boot opens fine. My car has done 122,000 Kms and still looks like new the interior is perfect along with the paint and overall condition. Engine is faultless and I have changed the caster bushings to Polyeurphane and the front sway bushes otherwise just regular maintenance. Not heard of the glovebox issue nor had any electrical issues although I did change out the stock Radio for a Pioneer unit and the car can sit for a month without a drive and still has enough charge in the battery although I do like to run a trickle charger on it.
@Paul-zz3qo Жыл бұрын
don't forget to change out the fuel line to braided line cause they rub as well and catch fire
@ericchociej8826Ай бұрын
Fortunately, my Father stumbled upon a video about that way back in 2007. The factory line already had a groove in it at maybe 20,000 miles. Very few know what you are talking about. Summit Racing has a very simple/quality replacement.
@jiggy79283 жыл бұрын
When I had my 06 GTO, I had to replace the struts and springs from Lovells. Make a huge difference in the ride quality. Great video!
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I've heard Lovell's and Pedders are the two big names for better shocks and springs on these cars.
@RowdyCM3 жыл бұрын
WhiteLine is good too
@marlonbl3u713 жыл бұрын
Agree 100% on the ECU,battery, transmission and also fuel pump problems. Now my steering is wobbling 😫, never stops, still love my 06 🐐
@justmorg19202 жыл бұрын
My steering wheel is wobbly too at 60 mph lol. And it’s a bit crooked. I need a steering wheel alignment and possibly a wheel alignment. I have a new used diff with 30k on it. And I also need new bushings I’m sure. But she’s a beauty and she’s on her way up now.
@justanobserver5303 жыл бұрын
Back seats thread's stretch. I think every GTO I've seen, including mine that I purchased new, has the rear seats showing the padding
@terrymiller97886 ай бұрын
I only have three of these problems with my 04 which is the headliner gas door and rear Springs. The gas door I just push the button several times before getting out and it's always open that way
@rick4fun20033 жыл бұрын
good info--i am currently looking for a GTO (2005-2006) good to know this problems ahead of time!!
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Feel free to ask any questions. There were some good additional issues pointed out by others in the comments as well!
@ebank123 жыл бұрын
Good luck on that journey I also am in the market for one badly are u looking to get manual or auto transmission?
@396375a Жыл бұрын
For such a short video, a lot of information delivered so coherently too. I've always been a SBC/BBC guy, and just recently I was made aware how (some) MOPAR cars back in the 60's/70's had the oil sump in the front causing oil starvation issues like this GTO. Good video, well done!!!
@BenTheAVGNFan3 жыл бұрын
Please make a vid on the wiring harness behind glovebox! I'm having electrical issues... love your content btw!!
@mikeshay22403 жыл бұрын
On my 2006 the heater/ac blower motor won't turn off.
@CarsSimplified2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I made that video about the wiring harness behind the glove box a while ago, but forgot to come back here and tell folks that were asking for it.
@racecarfabricationrestoration Жыл бұрын
Hello - I just found your channel and I want to watch your video on the wiring harness situation behind the glove box. Can you share the link to that video. Thank you. (My channel is race car fabrication & restoration
@QkSilver04GTO3 жыл бұрын
Owned mine since December 2004... did the radius rod bushings and most of the rear suspension. No issues with the BCM wiring but wrapped it with rubber hose and zip tied it. Replaced the rubber fuel line with a Russell's stainless line. Headliner is starting to sag, will replace it this coming summer. Mine only has 9941 miles on it and I love it. Plenty of mods done and more to come...
@crazeguy263 жыл бұрын
that's nothing for me my Honda is clocking at least 7500mile a month. timing belts every 9 months for a baby convince and born a timing belt lives is hard life.
@user-xe9ue2jr2w3 жыл бұрын
I've got a friend who owns one . He didn't drive it very often so his battery was always dead. He was told that it was his anti-theft was draining it.
@JB543793 жыл бұрын
Might be. Something definitely drains the battery fairly quickly in these cars if they are not daily driven.
@charlieperez83563 жыл бұрын
Mines been parked in the garage for about 4 months cuz of the battery lol
@JonnyAbs-03 жыл бұрын
yeah my batteries have always lasted only 2-3 years
@BA-AA-ADGTO3 жыл бұрын
@@charlieperez8356 Your not alone man! I recommend doing a quick connect battery tender when it’s being driven but not in use
@TreyHerrera3 жыл бұрын
The radius rod bushings cause wheel shake under hard braking just FYI
@JustinAnville3 жыл бұрын
This is a MUST HAVE upgrade. Reduced my wheel shake to nothing.
@pedroskates3 жыл бұрын
I was wondering why that was happening. So i shouldnt replace my rotors?
@daniel55900002 жыл бұрын
I’ve changed my radius rod bushing went polyurethane but I still have a shake when I brake at higher speeds I feel it when I’m coming off the freeway and coming to a stop any ideas ? Thanks 2005 gto m6
@richmcdowell3 жыл бұрын
Replaced my 04s radius rod and strut mounts with polyurethane bushings from whiteline. I also replaced the strut to knuckle bolts with bolts from a parts store as I've read the factory bolts are one time use only. I wrapped my bcm wires in rubber hose as my signals popped fuses when I bought mine back in 08. Over 175k and 13 years still loving mine.
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like some good upgrades! Were those the camber adjusting bolts by any chance? I have those on mine, trying to nudge my wheels out just a bit to eliminate the slightest bit of tire rub on the front struts.
@richmcdowell3 жыл бұрын
@@CarsSimplified not the outer bolts. The bolts that hold the struts to the spindles. I can't remember what grade they are, however.
@ExtinctLS1GTO2 жыл бұрын
I've had my 04 GTO now for 6 years and I haven't had any issues with the BCM yet..but I'm going to do something once I have the car back home (she's getting a 408 with LS3 top end) since I work in the 12 Volt industry now..also I have done all Polyurethane on everything suspension related and it is a massive improvement for anyone considering! A few other things that wasn't mentioned is the door lock actuators, mine act very strange and I need to replace them..also the carrier bearing on the factory driveshaft can be a problem as well..honestly there's a few little quirks with these cars but overall I think they're an incredible car to own!
@MrUltraworld3 жыл бұрын
I went through every issue you mentioned. I bought my 05 Quicksilver new, it has just 44k miles on it now. You can eat off the engine. I recently went through the car and replaced just about anything that could wear out. I had to do a clutch because it sits in storage so much. I did the flywheel and rear main seal too. Then I did belts, hoses, flushed the coolant system, changed the plugs and wires. Changed the trans and diff fluids too. Did all new struts, shocks, and springs. Anything it needs, it gets.
@YoungManDub7 ай бұрын
Plugs and wires? The LS2 has coil packs..
@MrUltraworld7 ай бұрын
It has wires that go from the coil packs to the plugs, they get fried on the headers@@YoungManDub
@morimech7976 Жыл бұрын
Drove my '05 GTO brand new off the lot and the only problem you mentioned that I have had is the trunk not unlocking. The one major issue I have had with mine is the driveshaft. The hangar bearings rip apart and then you have vibration and clunking noises. Also have the seat stitching problem.
@Since_84 Жыл бұрын
I've owned my 2006 GTO for 15-16 years and I've only had the transmission rebuilt, and just recently had the suspension rebuilt...lower control arms, shocks, struts/mounts, sway bar end links, etc. It has 70k miles.
@CarsSimplified Жыл бұрын
Pretty reliable! Did you go with original equipment for the suspension rebuild or did it get some performance parts?
@Jonnymg45 ай бұрын
A tranny rebuild in 70k miles is low, not really reliable, did you drive it hard?
@dbdan613 жыл бұрын
Had my 04 for two years and is my daily (180k miles). The gas door got stuck and had to open through trunk and removed carpeting. Looking forward to more GTO content when you have more time! 🙂 Thanks for all your videos!
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I'm looking forward to making more! I have two small projects I want to do when it's not too cold, but I may talk myself into doing one in the cold anyway.
@661_lsxgto92 жыл бұрын
Next time that happen just stick a id or card in between it while someone pushes the button to open it
@Ben-wk8zf Жыл бұрын
How many miles did it have when you bought the car ?
@sSkillaz3363 жыл бұрын
Key cylinder seizing up to the point where you can't turn the key to start the engine
@JB543793 жыл бұрын
The battery drain is the worst for me. I hate it and feel I am constantly jump starting my GTO if I don't drive it daily. If I do not start the car, at least, once a week, the battery is dead and I have to jump it or trickle charge. It's much worse in the winter when the temps get below freezing. The battery is dead if not started every 3-4 days.
@StelioKontos42069 Жыл бұрын
disconnect the negative
@Borrowed-Time Жыл бұрын
Yes, I have an 06 Gto and I had to take the radio fuses out because it constantly drain the battery and the radio would not turn off
@abeclarkatp25953 жыл бұрын
Thanks for publishing this. If your current draw is bad enough to say, completely drain a battery in 2 days or less, it is not the BCM, or alarm, or any of the normal parasitic drain stuff. It is most likely the diodes in the alternator have gone bad, allowing current to backflow to while the car is not running. The trunk is a cheap and easy fix, change the lift struts. The radius rod bushings are bad in every, single GTO that has been on the road. They are a safety item that affects nearly every aspect of how the car drives and if they haven't been replaced already they should be the first thing a new GTO owner fixes. I've not heard the fuel door being a common issue.
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
Ah, I remember reading some threads about battery drain mentioning the alternator, but I probably figured it was the basic "if the alternator is bad it won't charge the battery" stuff and skipped that reply before it explained that part about the diode. Makes sense! I wonder if I could replace the doide(s) in one of these alternators with some solder work instead of replacing the whole thing. I have some that are probably not a direct fit, but worth a try I would assume!
@abeclarkatp25953 жыл бұрын
@@CarsSimplified Replacing diodes one's self is definitely old school cool. If you do end up replacing the alternator I've read where others have replaced theirs with one from a Caprice PPV as a direct fit upgrade.
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
Ooh, good to know! I think that same engine has a pulley unit upgrade of some sort, too? One of the tensioners is on it if I'm recalling it correctly.
@drakebrungardt42603 жыл бұрын
Great videos buddy! Love all your videos. So happy gm/Pontiac gave it one last run that gave us a car we all enjoy so much.
@methodical12348 ай бұрын
Some of these issues apply to the LS2. The LS1s for example I've never heard of having an oil starvation issue.
@patriotguy31683 жыл бұрын
Good video, I’ve replaced all that shit already. I also recommend replacing the driveshaft bearing if you don’t want a 1 piece drive shaft. Mine was completely destroyed when I replaced it with a one piece.
@str8channel3 жыл бұрын
So was mine... totally destroyed
@marquisquintana53042 жыл бұрын
I’m having The same issue right now I went to replace The transmission output shaft seal because it began to leak And when I took it to the shop they showed me that The drive shaft bearing is completely destroyed But I have no symptoms of shaking or anything in the car so I think I’m gonna continue to drive it until I experience symptoms and then eventually switch to a one piece
@MrAndersonAFK3 жыл бұрын
Might have been mentioned already but you forgot the ignition locking up lol happened to me once and took hours of lithium spray and other crap to finally break it loose, hasn't happened since but some people take it apart and use a Dremel on one area of it to prevent it from locking
@IBeMurdering3 жыл бұрын
Another common issue is ignition cylinder failing/breaking. Just had to change mine out. Thankfully nearby GM dealer had one on had, got it for 60-70$ fixed it myself.
@Superstuffed3 жыл бұрын
04 here. 1) I have an issue with my windows not rolling down right away, i have to hold them for 5 secs and then they'll go down. 2)And don't forget the shift knob rattle. 3)The trunk not opening really gets me. Especially when I have to open it manually from the inside (multiple pulls) 4) e-brake might not hold at times so I really have to yank that bad boy up! 5) Might have to do with my after market clutch but when it get's hot it starts to act up. It gets sensitive but I just pump it a couple times and it's good. 6) Dead battery all the time 7) Sometimes door doesn't open so I have to manually open it. And of course that makes the alarm go off.
@leifurhilmarson31543 жыл бұрын
I am daily driving my 04 completely stock 104k miles atm. I have owned it since about 65k miles and had 0 issues. Car is fun drive and okay mileage but I can't bring myself to put any money into it since it'd be cheaper to buy one already fixed up.
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
I miss daily driving mine, especially the commute I had in Florida. Definitely a fun car. Have you checked to see if your strut mounts are collapsed? I didn't even know mine had a problem until I noticed the discs at the top of the strut towers were pretty high. (You'll see a gap and it will drop into place where it's supposed to be once you get the wheel off the ground with a floor jack or lift.)
@JB543793 жыл бұрын
Give it some years and your GTO might be worth more than you think. These seem to be more sought after as the years go by.
@Biowolf6263 жыл бұрын
Put the Aussie badges on it, that would throw people off
@JB543793 жыл бұрын
@@Biowolf626 Do you know of a place that sells the entire Aussie badges for the 2004 GTO?
@craigbuda99572 жыл бұрын
Definitely battery drain. Power trunk latch failed. Took months for the part to come from Austrailia. Ignition cylinder locked up on my wife, Got it home with a flat blade screwdriver and hammer fix found on LS1 GTO. I replaced the ignition cylinder myself, not nearly as difficult as I thought it would be. The gauges went ape shit on me once but it hasn't happened since. Its an 04, approaching 28,000 miles. It sits most of the winter months here in NC.
@WAFFLEooFILMS3 жыл бұрын
My rear differential, master cylinder, and starter all went out at the same time 😭 I wish I had a garage to work in so I could slowly work on my 2004 GTO over time. Now it's been just sitting for about a year. Best car I've ever driven. I feel when the wheels come loose, when to step on the throttle and hit them gears like I'm casually chewing gum lol. People still offer me a lot of money for it bit I plan on keeping it forever ☺
@paullancaster68293 жыл бұрын
Can’t forget about the driver’s sun visor breaking, fuel line rubbing on the engine cover and the ECU failing.
@anthony916883 жыл бұрын
That damn driver side visor I thought it was random in these cars, but I guess it’s more common than I thought.
@fedupgamer9075 Жыл бұрын
Definitely replace that fuel line with a steel braided one. I was scared to drive mine until I got it changed out.
@chiefjoe5283 жыл бұрын
Great job! Now I’m rethinking if I want to purchase one.
@jhonsmith21503 жыл бұрын
I'd still get one! These issues r not tht bad, an we fix these problems n our driveway! ,👏👌😎
@brcollinscollins91413 жыл бұрын
Not seeing to many of them on the road anymore, that's usually and indiction that eaithe owners are putting them up or weekend driver or the car is in the junkyard..damaged unibody. They manufactured 42,000 altogther before Ponitiac went out of business.....When they first came out in 04 they had a hevfty price sticker of $37K plus the $3K gas guzzler tax...told the dealer, you eat the gas gluzzer tax and I will take it off your hands.... A dealer in Houston,Texas - Tommy Vaughn Ford to me that I was at the wrong dealership looking for an investment car..Wanted to purchase the 04 Mustang Cobra GT...didn't care for the mistichrome paint job...don't want a chick magnet...be married over 30 year....He closed the car up and asked me what I was looking for, told him an investment car....he told me, your at the wrong place......They will make hundreds of thousands 04 Cobra mustang 4.6 litre but if you will go down to Erne Guzman pontiac GMC and look at the new GTO (2004) that will be an investment car...the word is out that they make a little over 40 thousand of them and then Pontiac is going ***bye bye*** due to piss poor management problems and lack of sales...That will be an investment car...
@ls2goat4063 жыл бұрын
I’m on my second gto, went from an auto 5.7 to a 6 speed 6.0. I couldn’t be happier even though mine has problems here and there I wouldn’t trade it for anything.
@twizzy48562 жыл бұрын
How was the 5.7 it’s one Not too far from me that has 130k miles on it should I get it?
@michaelbratton682 жыл бұрын
I have an '05 LS2 6-speed, original owner. At 135K miles now. I've been through 3 sets of front strut mounts and need another set...front end clunking sound. I have heard about the wiring harness behind the glove box issue. I need to check that too...my horn will randomly blow by itself while sitting in traffic or hitting a bump. Another item I have replaced multiple times is my driver's side visor. It breaks internally and will not stay up. I have purchased 3 new ones on Ebay over the course of ownership. I think the cam inside the visor is plastic and breaks from frequently putting it down and up. Rubber exhaust hanger at the rear split causing tips to hang down and I was unable to find replacements, so I put treaded hose clamps around the rubber and reinstalled...problem solved. Other than these things, it's been a pretty good car. It even survived me hitting a 12 foot alligator on I-49 south of Alexandria, LA at 2:30 in the morning coming back from a Whitesnake concert! Body shop and insurance company had fun with that one!
@jb65743 жыл бұрын
The suede on the door panels will sometimes bubble up or begin to peel away from the door panels. The plastic on the steering wheel also starts to wrinkle. Dash gremlins. Out of no where the gas gauge will go to zero or the Speedo will go erratic. The paint on the door handles will begin to chip off.
@Joeshomegarage3 жыл бұрын
The BCM wires really cause some weird things to happen. 1st GTO the headlights would come on randomly when it was parked. Look out the window and oh lights on again! LOL 2nd GTO the radio would come on by itself when parked. Then of course there's that phantom horn honk!
@user-rc1nq8lp8e8 ай бұрын
I have an ‘04. I had major electrical issues. Codes would go off for abs, TC, fuel gauge would drop to empty and the AC would quit working. It wasn’t the harness behind the glove box, it ended up being a faulty ABS control module. Once replaced, it fixed all of those issues. Other than that, it has been an amazing car. It is now procharged, with borla exhaust, etc. Super fun and reliable car. I drive it daily!
@802Garage3 жыл бұрын
But Stephen, I thought the LS was perfect and infallible? Hahaha. The oil starvation issues are true across the board for LS based engines, minus dry sump, depending on your use case and maintenance of course. Oiling mods are a must do mods for drift cars as well! Awesome overview video.
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
Oh, that's right, I take it back. =P I've heard that some people just add a full quart after the top of the fill line on the dip stick is reached. Seems like that could cause overfill issues, but I haven't seen anyone say it's a problem on the GTO. Thanks!
@JB543793 жыл бұрын
I think the oil starvation is mainly with the LS2. It is a major flaw with that engine, which is why GM did not keep it around long IMO. The LS1 is proven, over years, and does not seem to have any oil issues.
@802Garage3 жыл бұрын
@@JB54379 I mean more so for LS derived engines such as the truck engines anyways. Check out Taylor Ray's video on keeping LS engines alive for more info. I think it's called 5 mods to keep your LS alive or something. Granted drifting is different than daily use, but room for improvement is still there.
@willv92122 жыл бұрын
I've owned my 04 gto since 05, the battery issue is the bane of my existence
@crowsbridge2 жыл бұрын
is it a daily driver?
@ontherunjg3 жыл бұрын
In 14 years I have had my 2006 only 2 of the problems have showed themselves. On my 4th battery with only 68K miles and the electrical problem behind glove compartment. That happened really early on like in year one. Was covered by warranty.
@ElOgKoRa3 жыл бұрын
Definately cover the wire harness behind the glove box with some corrugated wire loom. i did that and the metal it was rubbing up against. you know just to be on the safe side. 😁
@MC-bh8ph Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the tips. Ive had one for about 2 years now, first thing i did is check and reinforce the wiring harness. It was fine, yet I still have electrical problems. The fog light indicator in the dash stays on even when the car is off, and if the car is running the head lights will be on even if the switch is in the off position
@Alexrust943 жыл бұрын
My '05 has a solid driveshaft and 4.11 gears. Any speed above 80 and the whole thing vibrates like an earthquake. Had the driveshaft balanced and rear diff rebuilt and it still vibrates like crazy!
@liammorley67273 жыл бұрын
Try balancing the wheels? Maybe your driveshaft is completely shot. Usually one of those two is the issue
@scotthellmann81092 жыл бұрын
I have a 06 spice red metallic 6-speed manual with 26,000 miles on it. Owned it for about 7 years and bought it with under 15, 000 miles mi on it. The only problem I have had is keeping traction and that is not a joke. B&m short throw shifter, stage 2 center force clutch, Cooks headers and Cooks mid pipe, Corsa sport Cat-Back exhaust, fast lsxr 102 intake manifold and Vararam intake. The car made 392 wheel horsepower to the wheels on a mustang Dyno which runs low
@StelioKontos42069 Жыл бұрын
couldve been at 400whp and some change with an msd intake and a duspeed otrcai
@RBNelson Жыл бұрын
Looking at 06 one today 15K odometer- this utube is helpful
@brcollinscollins91413 жыл бұрын
I own a 2005 "yellow'" jacket pontiac GTO (26,265 original miles on it ) and was told by the dealer that the steel trap that the used to anchor the car to the ship not only cause the sag in the rear end but also caused the car to lean a little bit on the drivers side...you have to look pretty hard but it's there. Also still on the car are the original shipping plastic covers they put on the door running boards....Freaked the dealer out when he saw the original shipping covers still in place. I have the tremec 6 speed in mine and about a year ago I blew the hydralic hose at the throwout bearing in the bell housing....Getting ready to have that fixed. A dealer in Houston,Texas - Tommy Vaughn Ford to me that I was at the wrong dealership looking for an investment car....They will make hundreds of thousands 04 Cobra mustang 4.6 litre but if you will go down to Erne Guzman pontiac GMC and look at the new GTO (2004) that will be an investment car...the word is out that they make a little over 40 thousand of them and then Pontiac is going under due to management problems and lack of sales...That will be an investment car....My hot rod days are over...I used to run a 1966 Chevy Nova sport coupe (11.21 et consistently ) and used to run the car at the old and gone Alamo dragway in Poteet,Texas just south of the Alamo city back in 1974......That was another misunderstood car by Chevrolet....anyways watch out for the hydralic hose line breaking and leaking at the throw out bearing of the car.....My fellow car club collector tell me if I can keep it together until 2025 I may get what i paid for it ...$25 grand for it...especially if there are only 10 thousand or left still on the road...Fastest car I ever saw go to the junkyard.....
@hgvr4943 жыл бұрын
Replace oil pan oem baffle with aftermarket one that holds oil upfront under hard acceleration.
@geniuscommentalert93763 жыл бұрын
Thank you very muck sir. Finally found a real review and not pretty pictures with dub step music.
@darrengaither342810 күн бұрын
For the Fuel tank latch there is a manual lever in the back seat at the head rest just FYI on that, the issue with the Drain is the security system. this car doesn't have a FAB,. the Key has to make connection to the ignition to send the start single to the computer. the security features on this car is the major issue. If you want to test to see if anything else could be the issue , get a test light and disconnect the ground from the battery, connect the test light between the post and ground cable, start pulling fuses and when the light turns off you found the issue.
@michaelhagerty38222 жыл бұрын
This is always a great video to go back on to make sure I get everything checked out on my 2006 with 50k miles. Not sure if anyone mentioned but I had minor issue with the rear brakes. A whooshing and squeak that would come and go for no reason. I cleaned, Changed rotors and pads and calipers. The noises would come back after a few days or weeks. Check your emergency brake or parking brake set up. There are a set of Ebrake pads. They look like horse shoes. If they becomes worn down or warped and driven on for too long will cause this. Probably cause by the rear wheel shift you stated in your video. They are pretty simple to replace and aren't terribly expensive either. Might save someone with the same issues some money going through the entire brake system to find it. Thank you again for the help.
@ThePhoenixw683 жыл бұрын
The fuel door is such a pita. Ive gone through 2 new ones that worked originally. Current one wont lock and pop. The oem rubber fuel line is sus and causes fires. Replaced mine with a braided line. The Blaupunkt system is def the problem. Ive left my 06 without trickle charging for 2 weeks and it started right up with a touchscreen pioneer i put in.
@opmiii3 жыл бұрын
Oh my GTO cluster will go to Red hot to back down like turning on the AC. I haven't checked the glove box wiring harness but that should be next.
@jasonlangmead84183 жыл бұрын
Doesn't sound to bad . No worse than other vehicles I've owned....I want one !
@Chunknannigans3 жыл бұрын
I have an 05 and my dash randomly turns off with a flashing traction control and abs message. Checked the wiring under the glove box and it's all fine and I even wrapped it in rubber to not rub or cut the harness. Just randomly happens lol
@ISawSomethingOnTheInternet3 жыл бұрын
My ‘04 has electrical issues, checked the firewall wire running by the ECU, no issue - did preventative maintenance to prevent rubbing. My dash cluster/gauges, including the backlighting don’t get power most of the times, sometimes they operate properly, other times no power and I have to drive the car without working gauges. I know upon startup if they are working or not. Sometimes they fail or work while driving, but that’s infrequent. I think this is also related to my accelerated battery drain that drains a new battery in a couple days if I don’t disconnect it. I likely have a short somewhere, but am not an electrician by any stretch and need to have it looked at by a pro. I also heard of people having to replace their battery cables because they corrode from the inside out, so you can’t see the issue until it is too late. Some people down here in my South FL GTO group have done a trunk relocation of the battery while replacing the wires, but I don’t think I want to deal with that risk or reduction in the tiny trunk space.
@CarsSimplified3 жыл бұрын
I've heard about the '04s having gauge cluster issues that were supposedly mostly fixed early in the life of the car under warranty, but some of them started out fine and gradually stopped working well out of the warranty period. My GTO was bought in Florida (near Tampa) and while the battery was in the stock location, there was a single 0 guage wire leading through the body from the stock battery area to the trunk, like the previous owner gave up on the conversion. I pulled it out but I will likely relocate the battery if I do anything big under the hood. Lots of potential added room and it also allows for bigger battery sizes to be installed! Definitely not much space back there, though, especially with trunk-mounted fuel tanks.
@dbdan613 жыл бұрын
The cluster issue happened to me twice recently. After totally powered off (lights, engine, windows) on the road one day I found out the battery connectors were terribly corroded and the battery was sliding under braking and hard turning. I went to auto part store replaced connectors and installed a battery tie down. No issues since.
@baby-sharkgto49023 жыл бұрын
@@CarsSimplified I feel like the battery leads going to the trunk were most likely because the previous owner had an amp and speaker cabinet in the trunk
@theortegafamily33983 жыл бұрын
Why didn’t you mention the fuel line that rubs on the engine cover the 2 Piece drive shaft . The slave cylinder the stock clutch the rip on the shoulder of the seat the ect.... lol thanks for the videos very helpful the cable that snaps in the trunk lid actuator of wait you said that the weather seals the front window cracking .... never ends but I love my GTO...
@MrDerekRobinson3 жыл бұрын
Well the slave and clutch is an issue the varies with the drivers skill with this particular car. It's not the most efficient setup and most people try to speed shift it causing significant wear on top of users who shift improper, and of course the clutch gets worse from there. To be honest, GTOs get dogged so it's not necessarily the design, but people don't consider the abuse they've put these cars through and that the design what meant for such abuse, and many other manual cars go through aftermarket modification for the same reasons, like short throws to get around the long shift reach. Lol
@AKDevilman3 жыл бұрын
I have the window crack. Thats from the torque of the engine, I'm on windshield number 3 now(owned my goat for 4 years now)....I change my clutch oil every spring with an old turkey baster. ...oh and a new slave and master when I put the LS7 clutch in it....love my GTO and it's quirks. TBH though, if I saw this video before I had decided to buy mine I probably would not have. I flew to Los Angeles from Alaska to pick up mine. Drove it back 3k miles across canada....was an absolute blast. Found out how fast she will really go....HAHA 🤣🤣🤣
@michaelblanton30063 жыл бұрын
I’ve noticed that my radio will stay on a lot of times, haven’t figured that one out yet.. I love it though.. thanks for the video
@eucalyptus22983 жыл бұрын
My 06 is doing the same thing, and my door chimes even tho the key is out so I’m thinking the ignition lock isn’t working properly and is stuck on accessories mode
@michaelblanton30063 жыл бұрын
@@eucalyptus2298 I forgot about the door chime and that’s a good thought I hate to know what it cost to replace the ignition and keys in this thing
@masskillr173 жыл бұрын
Leds to traction control is due to a voltage check from the tcm to the resistance of the bulbs
@richjustrich80433 жыл бұрын
I must have a good Tuesday made car. My only issue you listed is my trunk lock. Door locks and for some reason I needed a new cam after sitting for the winter as I always do. And I’ve owned my Goat since 2006.
@perfectperspectives3 жыл бұрын
My bolts holding the trunk latch were loose. Check that
@mikehawk32683 жыл бұрын
Kudo to this vid and he links everything in the comments hell yea🔥
@joebeeezy3 жыл бұрын
I keep a battery maintainer on my 04 GTO in the winter months. This helps to avoid the battery drain issue. I bought the car used with an aftermarket alarm, and I think it was a "do it yourself" job (causing the fast battery drain). When I have time, I'm going to take the car to a professional shop to have the alarm removed or have a new one installed. Also, I'm going to have them look at the possible "do it yourself" aftermarket radio installation.
@colemanhancock78592 жыл бұрын
I’ve had my window wiper switch go out on my goat. Nothing beats not seeing in the rain 🙃 I must say though, there’s more problems than meets the eye to the differential. That whine noise that you were describing was happening since the car was at 0 miles. 60k miles later popping, grinding when ever I’d take a sharp slow turn. Went to a junk yard and bought a whole new rear end no issues since. Other than the occasional popping coming to a stop. Your video was very helpful though. I would have never guessed the radius rod bushings would be an issue. Better off to replace them now while they’re actively cracking! Another thing to add for GTO owners is to check the stabilizer bars that ride parallel to the front struts. The OEM ones are super skinny and will bend.
@zachschiavone61183 жыл бұрын
Phantom horn honks - best issue with the BCM
@BackyardBeatings3 жыл бұрын
Happens to me all the time
@Original_SJB3 жыл бұрын
Anyone ever fix it?
@zachschiavone61183 жыл бұрын
@@Original_SJB aye, it's usually some chafing in the wire harness behind glove box
@Original_SJB3 жыл бұрын
Yeah we need a video on tearing that down and wrapping it or something to prevent chaffing
@prestige_1233 ай бұрын
On my 04 I definitely have the rear spring sag! I've had ppl ask me if the car has been lowered, now it's to the point where it scrapes going over the slightest bump in the road 😅
@namesake71393 жыл бұрын
Man should I even buy one then? I was looking into getting one but these issues seen inevitable. I have a 92 Camaro RS. Still strong. Basic upkeep and it's a looker. Ice always wanted a GTO but I don't want to be bracing for costly issues.
@baileystephenson79063 жыл бұрын
My weirdest problem on my 04 is that sometimes my traction control randomly turns off and won’t come back on unless I restart the car. I have already checked the wiring harness
@rolltheclip4463 Жыл бұрын
Same here
@StelioKontos42069 Жыл бұрын
ive noticed this problem under two different circumstances, whenever the car sits for a couple days and the battery drain happens, prolly not enough juice to start the car and traction control i guess. the second circumstance which ive only had happen 25% of the time is when i go into the secret menu on first startup.
@cflip74522 жыл бұрын
Only problem with GTO is I don’t have mine anymore☹️. Best car I’ve ever owned and fun as shit👍
@Joeshomegarage3 жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm subbing. I don't think it's the entertainment system because I've owned 2 06's with aftermarket stereo systems and still had the battery drain issues. I'm pretty sure it's related to the factory security system. I kept both cars on battery tenders during the winter months. Now I have a CTS-V and no battery issues at all.
@9unslin9er Жыл бұрын
Have you ever figured this problem out? Did you disable the system?
@Joeshomegarage Жыл бұрын
@@9unslin9er no I just kept them on battery tenders during the winter months. Never had that issue with my cts-v but it was kept in a temperature controlled garage.
@9unslin9er Жыл бұрын
@@Joeshomegarage I read on the forums about the Body Control Module being the culprit. They get set at an hour before putting electrical to sleep.
@chkurt082 жыл бұрын
Another common issue is the center support bearing and the rubber disc's for the drive shaft, will probably fail. A one piece drive shaft is the way to go.
@StelioKontos42069 Жыл бұрын
yup lighter and you can run the car from a dead stop without your driveshaft breaking
@Hikojiro3 жыл бұрын
I don’t know if someone commented this but there’s a whining noise w revs and the water filling up in the right rear foot space lol. Bcm is a big one
@str8channel3 жыл бұрын
Yeah.. what is this every time it rains... right foot bay...3 inches of water!
@Randy12903 жыл бұрын
Great video. The automatic transmission is another weak link. I lost the 3-4 clutch pack.
@dylanhanes72053 жыл бұрын
Mine just did same shit 1st and second still work nothing after that
@briann12823 жыл бұрын
Man I know what u mean on them batteries if I dont start mine at least once every 2 weeks it goes dead, I have 05 and when i accelerate fast i get a foul smell kinda like some old nasty rear end oil not rotten egg smell it dont loose power or make any wierd noises dunno wtf it is I've had this car for 4 years and have had to change the steering rack, starter, carrier bearing and couplers, rotors shit like that the smell started about 3 months ago I've done the wire harness behind glovebox changed all the suspension and exhaust changed the gear oil with the additive bout a year ago, that smell though is annoying asf
@Towerr72 Жыл бұрын
No mention of the paint issues that seemed to plague a bunch of cars through the model years? I had an 04 Yellowjacket that developed a bad case of clearcoat peel. When I had the car I was a frequent visitor of the LS1GTO forums and it seems like it hit a whole bunch of cars.
@jakeburr93632 жыл бұрын
Intake manifold bolts come lose making a knock sound. Happens due to motor vibration. Seen it many times people think a bad rod in the end just a few bolts need tighten
@mickabikhair675 Жыл бұрын
The rear wiring harness lighting and electrical system for modified lights go to Reference along with all issues the internal technicians guild for GM Holden Australia SIP techline publications. There are internal services bulletins for all these issues raised supplied to technicians. They are available in the GM SIP or published several times per year
@billsmith8103 жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 and my only issues are power steering whine even though it has plenty of fluid and no issues with the steering, and I believe my coolant tank as a small crack that only leaks when driving so after a few days I'll get the low coolant warning. My clutch slave cylinder gave up the job around 20K and I ended up replacing the entire clutch/pressure plate etc.. I bought the car in Feb 2015 that had 750 miles on it and was driven by salesman who apparently beat it a bit because the first to second synchro hangs a bit if driven aggressively. Basically this car was my daily commute vehicle for 13+ years and while driven aggressively on occasion has been an awesome car. It is now my weekend cruise vehicle.
@wickedcaitsith3 жыл бұрын
The center display in the gauge cluster is dead in mine, so I have no idea how many miles are on the car. Plus, I just really hate the 1st to 4th gear lockout. I feel like that's unsafe because if I'm watching the road and not the gauge cluster I won't notice that it's active and I end up almost stopping dead in traffic because I can't go to second gear.
@Rayvisin Жыл бұрын
Chevy mileage is stored in the ecu
@jeffalan63392 жыл бұрын
A local repair shop told me Pontiac went out of business due to o quality control. After hearing the problems sounds like new model problems, to read below sounds like poor quality. The company made an impact with the GTO, Trans Am, Super Duties and 421 cars. The performance cars looked good though.
@Randy12902 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised that there aren't that many gto repair videos. I thought about recording my repairs to share with everyone just like you did.
@CarsSimplified2 жыл бұрын
Go for it! It's always good to have more video search results and more ideas out there for people to find.
@trollerguy Жыл бұрын
Tumbler in ignition key lock goes bad where the key will not rotate to turn ignition on. Finally had to go with a better one custom made for the fix no more problem. Four ignition locks went bad stranding me before I got this good one. But I do have battery drain issues. If i let my GTO sit more than 4 days without starting it battery will run down. As long as I use it during that time my battery stays up.
@RBNelson Жыл бұрын
Where did you get it
@06GOAT569432 жыл бұрын
How about peeling door handles, ignition barrels, bubbling of the steering wheel spoke covers, stitching on the rear corner of seats coming undone. You could make a list a mile long for these cars.
@krackablack1693 жыл бұрын
I had my fuel pump go out and the dealer told me to try and not have the fuel gauge go below 1/4 tank because of the way the pump is set up. They said it will eventually suck up air and burn the pump out.
@2steaksandwiches665 Жыл бұрын
I had one of these 15 years ago. I’m thinking about getting another one. They have gone up in value but the good ones seem to be well over $25,000. I’m going for a 2004 because I don’t like the hood scoops and they are less expensive. And I have a Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio for Insane performance
@rodneyjones8433 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2004 w 78xxx miles I'll let go for $14,000
@2steaksandwiches665 Жыл бұрын
@@rodneyjones8433 what color and auto or stick ?
@rodneyjones8433 Жыл бұрын
@@2steaksandwiches665 Black, with black interior, 4 Speed Automatic
@GTO_Nate Жыл бұрын
I've heard you can solve battery drain *on manual cars* by leaving them in reverse when off, similar to the C6 corvette, something about the circuit shutting off in the reverse gear. Dunno how to solve it on auto cars though.
@StelioKontos42069 Жыл бұрын
you're cappin for real?
@GTO_Nate Жыл бұрын
@@StelioKontos42069 that's what I've been told, and I see a lot of guys do it on their GTO manuals
@StelioKontos42069 Жыл бұрын
@@GTO_Nate good looking out i'll try it next time i drive it. have you tried it or do you not suffer from battery drain?
@GTO_Nate Жыл бұрын
@Stelios Kontos I have tried it and it seems to work, however I also drive my car on a daily basis, so it doesn't usually drain anyways
@pedrofernandez85283 жыл бұрын
"2006 GTO" the only problems I had with my gto was the radiator and the slave cylinder other than that nothing else. Fun car to drive very reliable and enough power for the street
@najirmoore64913 жыл бұрын
Amazing video fam , very articulate with your words as well.