Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING - ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 3940 | 10019438 | Power steering leak at the power steering cooler pipe. *tt | 03/14/2006 | ||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| 3824 | 10018921 | Power steering shudder during parking log maneuvers. *tt | 01/24/2006 | ||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||||
| 4133 | 10020220 | Information: steering wheel controls backlighting. *tt | 08/18/2006 | ||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 10/20/2010 | 80000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 pontiac gto. while driving approximately 62 mph, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved towards the right direction into another vehicle. the contact and the opposing vehicle driver suffered personal injuries. the ambulance and police were at the scene. a police report was filed and both vehicles were towed. the contact's vehicle sustained severe damages; and towed to his residence. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the contact stated the failure was related to the steering. the failure mileage was 80,000. js | |||
| 02/28/2010 | 24000 | 1 | |
| This is a daily problem with the 2005 pontiac gto having its both front tires rub against the inside shocks during driving. the tire installed ni the car are exactly what is recommended. i am not the only one facing this issue. all the other owners have the same issue. this could result in an accident as the tire rub increases during a turn or braking. constant rub could lead to tire damage and burat during highway driving. i have all the tires aligned rotated and balanced also. the problem does not get resolve, pontiac serviceman say it is a fault in the car.. *tr | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 04/13/2005 | 3 | 26 | 04/13/2005 |
| Dt: the contact states there are multiple problems with the vehicle. she has taken the vehicle to the dealership. on april 26, 2005 they replaced the computer, harness, throttle body, engine relay switch, clamps and hangers to the exhaust system. then on august 11, 2005 they replaced some missing strut tower nuts. there was a whistling sound coming from the vehicle when started. the safety and check oil indicator lights came on. later, on september 27 , 2005 the dealership replaced the engine, exhaust hanger and clamps again, pedal and pedal springs and engine manifold gasket. on october 19 the left tail light was loose, and the clutch pedal went down to the floor. the traction control button and the trunk release buttons would not work. also, the power steering bracket was loose. they replaced the left tail light, clutch pedal, and the missing right muffler insulator. *ak updated11/29/05. *jb | |||