2004 PONTIAC WAVE Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2004 Pontiac Wave has 3 recalls, all centered on the same serious issue: in extreme cold near or below -20°C, ice can form in the throttle body and cause the engine throttle to stick open, leaving the driver unable to reduce engine power. When the throttle freezes open, the engine continues to accelerate regardless of pedal input, raising the risk of a crash without warning. This can happen after the car has been sitting in the cold or while it is already moving. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why multiple recall campaigns exist for the same underlying defect.