KnownCarProblems2005 Pontiac Gto Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 154 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Pontiac Gto, most often about the suspension (65% of complaints, typically around 18,000 miles). It is the 3rd most complained-about Gto model year since 2000.
Most common 2005 Pontiac Gto problems
Suspension
100 complaints · 65%Half of these problems showed up before 18,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
2005 Pontiac Gto. Massive tire to strut rub. Causing the tire to rip apart. The car is under warranty and the dealer would not fix this problem. I purchased an aftermarket strut mount and bearing and spent my own money to get the car aligned. Total out of pocket for fix $650.
Stock tire one (front right) failed on interstate due to extreme tire wear on the inside section of tread. This happened around 18,000 mi on the Gto. I replaced the tire. The two on front left failed via a slow leak at 21,000 mi. When replacing the second tire I noticed the same extreme wear on inside part of the…
Wheels and tires
46 complaints · 30%Half of these problems showed up before 19,000 miles. Parts named most often: sidewall, tread/belt.
2005 Pontiac Gto purchased in 6/2005 had tires rotated every 6,000 miles. After 19,000 miles in 2/200 2 tires had to be replaced due to struts scraping inside wall of tires. After 22,000 miles in 5/2007 other 2 tires had to be replaced because of same problem. Pontiac dealer charged me $50 for front alignment to move…
My 2005 Pontiac Gto has a tire wear problem. Luckily my tire failed while parked in the driveway. When I removed the flat tire I observed the inner edge of the tread had been worn completely through to the metal cord of the tire. I inspected the other tires and found that all four tires had inner edge wear. The rear…
Electrical
14 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 15,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition, horn.
When I put my key into the ignition, it froze. I couldn't turn the key. I couldn't move the car. The ignition was locked up. I tried just replacing the ignition cylinder, but that did not work. I had to have the entire steering column replaced. It cost $1371.67 to get this car fixed due to no fault of my own. I have…
The ignition lock cylinder is bad. This is an ongoing problem with the Pontiac Gto's. Gm needs to stand up and take responsibility to this problem. I'm being told my part wont be in into december this is unacceptable. Please investigate I do believe this is a safety issue as well. Thanks.
Transmission
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 8,500 miles. Parts named most often: driveline, clutch assembly, manual transmission.
I have 14000 miles, and had a vibration from 55 to 70 for months. I took vehicle to the dealer a couple times , and they said they could not reproduce the problem. The driveshaft bolts came loose or sheared off at the differential 3 separate times. The first 2 times the dealer tightened or replaced the bolts, and it…
Tl contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Gto. While driving approximately 62 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved towards the right and crashed into another vehicle. The contact and the driver of the other vehicle suffered personal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the…
Air bags
7 complaints · 5%Half of these problems showed up before 87,500 miles. Parts named most often: frontal.
Feb 16th 2013 case # [] my car was in for this service for a airbag fault light I was told that "found low voltage to various SRS components" and that according to a gm services bulletin inspection of the SRS wiring system behind the dash is needed. According to the dealer there is a gm service bulletin on faulty…
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Gto. After starting the vehicle, the air bag sensor illuminated and the air bag fault message displayed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the sensor for the passenger side seat belt retractor was faulty. The contact notified the manufacturer of the…
Steering
6 complaints · 4%Half of these problems showed up before 24,000 miles. Parts named most often: hydraulic power assist system.
This is a daily problem with the 2005 Pontiac Gto having its both front tires rub against the inside shocks during driving. The tire installed ni the car are exactly what is recommended. I am not the only one facing this issue. All the other owners have the same issue. This could result in an accident as the tire rub…
When I put my key into the ignition, it froze. I couldn't turn the key. I couldn't move the car. The ignition was locked up. I tried just replacing the ignition cylinder, but that did not work. I had to have the entire steering column replaced. It cost $1371.67 to get this car fixed due to no fault of my own. I have…
Engine
5 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 12,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
Vehicle purchased new. Motor failed at approx 6,555 miles. Loud poof followed by flames shooting out of bottom end of motor. Engine failure also sprayed hot motor oil over undercarriage and body panels. Black smoke filled passenger cabin resulting in zero visibility and foul odor in passenger compartment. Lost power…
2005 Pontiac Gto - dash water temp gauge indicates overheating, especially when stuck in traffic or idling. Needle shoots up as soon as second fan starts. Seems to be completely random. Turning on the heat to full blast and revving engine (if stopped) cures it temporarily. Simply turning on the heat will blow out cold…
Visibility and wipers
4 complaints · 3%Parts named most often: glass, side/rear, windshield.
The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac Gto. The contact stated that while parked, he noticed that the front passenger's side window was not aligned properly, causing the door to be opened inadvertently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Pontiac Gto recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front strut to tire interference
Summary
Note: the complaint and warranty counts given in the failure report summary of this resume include all records related to tire wear and wheel alignment and are not limited to tire-strut contact.general motors (gm) identified two contributors to premature front tire wear in the subject vehicles.one of the contributors causing the premature tire wear was out of specification negative camber.gm stated that excessive negative camber could be caused by improper camber settings from the factory or bending of the front strut assemblies due to sharp road impact (I.e., severe pot holes).to improve camber settings from the factory, gm stated that from february of 2005 through may of 2006 several modif
Questions about the 2005 Pontiac Gto
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Gto?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (100 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles); wheels and tires (46 complaints, typically around 19,000 miles); electrical (14 complaints, typically around 15,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac Gto have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Pontiac Gto. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Pontiac Gto?
- It is the 3rd most complained-about Gto model year since 2000, with 154 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.