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2005 Pontiac GTO recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Pontiac GTO, but owners have filed 154 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
154
Crashes / fires
4 / 2
Injuries / deaths
6 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2005 Pontiac GTO vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Pontiac GTO problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Suspension103
Tires44
Electrical System14
Power Train7
Air Bags7
Steering6
Engine and Engine Cooling4
Visibility3
Seat Belts3
Vehicle Speed Control2
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Wheels2

Most reported parts

  • Suspension › Front — 46
  • Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut — 29
  • Tires › Sidewall — 8
  • Tires › Tread/Belt — 4
  • Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber — 3
  • Power Train › Clutch Assembly › Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) — 2
  • Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft — 2
  • Suspension › Rear — 2

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,100 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Pontiac GTO complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Wheels · reported Nov 2, 2024
Wheel feel off car driving. Gm refuses to investigate. Says call dealer. Have pics of wheel and screenshots of help conversation
Power Train · reported Feb 1, 2023
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
Steering · reported Jul 18, 2018
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 occurring.
Service Brakes · at 72,000 miles · reported Mar 15, 2018
Parking brake engages without warning while vehicle is underway. While the vehicle is underway at 30mph in a straight line, with no warning, one or both of the parking (Emergency) brakes may engage, locking the rear wheel(S), and causing the car to slow abruptly or skid. The car has to be driven with the emergency brakes engaged to a safe place out of traffic. Once stopped, the condition can be cleared by depressing and holding the parking brake latch button and vigorously pumping the handle up and down. Once this has happened, the parking brake (A function performed by the emergency brakes)…
Seat Belts · at 120,500 miles · reported Oct 2, 2016
Driver seat belt is fully extended and will not retract. When getting into car and placing seat belt on, it fully extended and would not retract.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac GTO have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Pontiac GTO as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Pontiac GTO?

Owners report suspension problems most often (103 reports), followed by tires (44). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,100 miles.

Are Pontiac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pontiac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.