MYRModel Year Report

2005 Pontiac GTO

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2005 Pontiac GTO
RENDERED 2026-11-01T14:48:37.580Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
154
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

67% of complaints

Complaints per year

2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 154 2006: 216 complaints 2006
2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 154 2006: 216 complaints 2006
2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 154 2006: 216 complaints 2006

2005: 154 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
2004245
2005154
2006216

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Suspension

67% · 103 reports

Most commonly citing front and macpherson strut.

CRASHINJURY
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My 2005 Pontiac GTO was purchased with 53000 miles and manufactured with 245MM tires that are too wide and rub on the front strut. This has caused excessive tire wear. Other 04-05 gtos have has the same problem.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-05-01

Also filed under Tires

Tires

29% · 44 reports

Most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

CRASHINJURY

Electrical system

9% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and horn.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-08-29

Air bags

5% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHINJURY
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Drove off a mountain in western n.c. Due to loose gravel. Went down over 300 yards plus. The air bags did not deploy. I received two skull fractures and two broken neck bones. Also, the skin on my left arm, was scraped to the bone.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-10-22

2005 GTO air bags did not deploy when the vehicle hit a tre head on . *ts *nm UPDATED11/29/05.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-12-02

Power train

5% · 7 reports

Most commonly citing driveshaft and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

CRASHINJURY

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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    2007-02-16Preliminary evaluationClosed 2007-08-08 Front strut to tire interference

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Pontiac GTO — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 103 reports on file for this year.
  • Tires: 44 reports on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 14 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Pontiac GTO reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac GTO?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac GTO have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.