2005 Pontiac GTO

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2005 Pontiac GTO
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:52:31.699Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2005: 154 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2004	245
2005	154
2006	216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

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

SUSPENSION 67%

67% of complaints: suspension — 103 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and macpherson strut.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20120501

Also filed under TIRES

TIRES 29%

29% of complaints: tires — 44 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing sidewall and tread/belt.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 9%

9% of complaints: electrical system — 14 distinct reports on file, 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, 20180829

AIR BAGS 5%

5% of complaints: air bags — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH INJURY

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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, 20141022

2005 GTO AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHEN THE VEHICLE HIT A TRE HEAD ON . *TS *NM UPDATED11/29/05. *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20051202

POWER TRAIN 5%

5% of complaints: power train — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveshaft and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070216 — PE (closed 20070808)

FRONT STRUT TO TIRE INTERFERENCE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Pontiac GTO — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for suspension issues (103 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (44 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for electrical system issues (14 reports on file for this year).

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 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.