2005 Pontiac GTO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GTO years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac GTO. That ranks 3rd out of 3 GTO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (100 complaints, 65%), typically at around 18,050 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 2 fires, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 154owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Pontiac GTO problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 100 | 65% | 18,050 | “front tires” (42%) | — |
| Tires | 44 | 29% | 19,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 14 | 9% | 15,001 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 7 | 5% | 87,299 | — | — |
| Power Train | 7 | 5% | 8,600 | — | — |
| Steering | 6 | 4% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 3% | 9,228 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 3 | 2% | 13 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 18,809 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 3,018 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 1% | 119,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 1% | 1,945 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 13 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 23,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 150,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Pontiac GTO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Pontiac GTO.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front strut to tire interference (PE07010) — opened Feb 16, 2007, closed Aug 8, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Wheel feel off car driving. Gm refuses to investigate. Says call dealer. Have pics of wheel and screenshots of help conversation
Vehicle loss of power 3rd & 4th clutch fail during driving Unsafe on the highway Automatic transmission 4L65E Know issue with most rear wheel drive cars
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND THE REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDERS CHEVROLET CADILLAC OF JOPLIN [redacted], LOCATED AT 4630 E 32ND ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE…
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…
My steering wheel locked up in my yard, having to get it towed to the pontiac service department paying over $2,000 to get it fix. Then after a year it locked up again. Been sitting in my garage every since. I don't have that type of money to continue to get the problem fix if it's gonna keep…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac GTO?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 100 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Pontiac GTO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2005 Pontiac GTO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GTO model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.