2005 Pontiac GTO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
154 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
18,050 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2005 model year. Data snapshot: . 122 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front is the most frequently named component, appearing in 46 of 154 complaints (29.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 17 | 11.0% |
| Braking behavior | 7 | 4.5% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 2.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 1.3% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 0.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front | 46 |
| Tires | 32 |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 29 |
| Suspension | 21 |
| Electrical System | 11 |
| Tires:Sidewall | 8 |
| Air Bags | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
Suspension:Front: 46; Tires: 32; Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut: 29; Suspension: 21; Electrical System: 11; Tires:Sidewall: 8; Air Bags: 6; Steering: 5
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 87 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 19 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 6 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 4 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 4 |
| 150,000 and above | 2 |
Under 25,000: 87; 25,000 to 49,999: 19; 50,000 to 74,999: 6; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 2
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (87). 32 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 15 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 76 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2005: 15; 2006: 8; 2007: 76; 2008: 21; 2009: 4; 2010: 7; 2011: 2; 2012: 1; 2013: 4; 2014: 5; 2015: 3; 2016: 1; 2017: 1; 2018: 3; 2019: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 17 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 7 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10118633 · 2005-04-28 (April 28, 2005)
FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT, HAD TO REPLACE, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AND TIRE. DECIDED TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT TIRES WITH NITTO 245-45-17, INSTEAD OF O.E.M., B.F.G.KDWS 245-45-17. DRIVING AWAY FROM TIRE STORE, BOTH TIRES[FRONT], RUBBING ON TOP OF STRUTS, SO BADLY, HARD TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, AND SIDEWALLS ON INSIDE BURNING FROM FRICTION, AND SMOKING FROM WHEELWELL. WENT BACK TO TIRESTORE, THEY SAID CAR UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND SOLD ME 2 NEW FRONT TIRES, YOKOHAMA 235-45-17, WHICH FIT AND HAVE ADEQUATE CLEARENCE IN ALL DRIVING CONDITIONS.
Owner-reported narrative. 900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10118633 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10140791 · 2005-10-25 (October 25, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT STATES THERE ARE MULTIPLE PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE. SHE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. ON APRIL 26, 2005 THEY REPLACED THE COMPUTER, HARNESS, THROTTLE BODY, ENGINE RELAY SWITCH, CLAMPS AND HANGERS TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THEN ON AUGUST 11, 2005 THEY REPLACED SOME MISSING STRUT TOWER NUTS. THERE WAS A WHISTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN STARTED. THE SAFETY AND CHECK OIL INDICATOR LIGHTS CAME ON. LATER, ON SEPTEMBER 27 , 2005 THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE ENGINE, EXHAUST HANGER AND CLAMPS AGAIN, PEDAL AND PED…
Owner-reported narrative. 3 miles reported. Look up ODI 10140791 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10130706 · 2005-07-31 (July 31, 2005)
HORN BEEPS WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING STRAIGHT, DOING NOTHING ELSE, NOT TURNING BRAKING OR SHIFTING. JUST CRUISING AND BEEP! *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 1,965 miles reported. Look up ODI 10130706 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10153710 · 2006-03-25 (March 25, 2006)
THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND THE DRIVER'S SIDE (LEFT SIDE) KICK PANEL AND "DEAD" PEDAL AREA IS TOO SMALL. A PERSON WITH A WIDE FOOT OR IN SHOES THAT ARE LARGE, SUCH AS WORK OR SNOW BOOTS WILL GET CAUGHT IN BETWEEN THE CLUTCH PEDAL AND ATTEMPTING TO USE THE "DEAD" PEDAL. PONTIAC CUSTOMER SUPPORT DOESN'T OFFER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR ADJUSTMENT FOR THIS. IF SOMEONE WITH A 10.5 OR LARGER WORK OR SNOW SHOE/BOOT SIZE WITH A WIDTH OF "EEE" SHOULD BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE THIS EASILY. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND TAKES AWAY FROM …
Owner-reported narrative. 13 miles reported. Look up ODI 10153710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191135 · 2007-05-18 (May 18, 2007)
TIRE/STRUT RUB - TOOK 2005 GTO WITH 24000 MILES TO THE LOCAL DEALER TO FIX A LEAK ON THE FRONT SEAL OF THE TRANSMISSION, AND WAS INFORMED WHEN I WENT TO PICK UP THE CAR THAT THE LEFT FRONT DRIVER'S TIRE WAS GETTING BALD ON THE INNER SIDE, AND THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE WAS DOWN TO THE BELT AND COULD BLOWOUT AT ANY TIME. DROVE IT STRAIGHT HOME AND LOOKED AT THE TIRES AND COULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT I SAW. UPON AN INTERNET SEARCH FOUND NUMEROUS OTHER GTO OWNERS WITH THE SAME TIRE/STRUT RUB, ESPECIALLY WITH THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE. GM NEE…
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191135 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10136820 · 2005-09-17 (September 17, 2005)
THIS JUNK IS NOW IN THE SHOP [DEALER ] FOR THE SEVENTH TIME! THIS TIME IT WAS TAKEN IN BECAUSE THE LIGHTS, AND HORN WENT ON AND OFF WHENEVER THEY WANTED TOO! I TOOK THE GTO FROM HELL TO THE DEALER ON. TUES. 8/30/05, ON FRI. 9/2/05 I WAS TOLD THEY NEEDED TO GET PARTS. MON. 9/5/05 I WAS INFORMED THE COMPLETE WIRING HARNESS HAD TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS AN INSANE REPAIR TO A VEHICLE THAT STILL HAS ONLY 3500 MILES!!! TODAY FRI. 9/16/05 THE GTO FROM HELL IS STILL NOT READY! IF THIS IS THE WAY THAT GMC DOES BUSINESS THEN THEY SHOULD GO BANKRUPT, BECAUS…
Owner-reported narrative. 3,580 miles reported. Look up ODI 10136820 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10503999 · 2013-03-21 (March 21, 2013)
FEB 16TH 2013 CASE # [XXX] 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 WIRING HARNESS BEING THE CAUSE. THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COULD BE NOT WORKING. MY CONCERN IS WITH SAID SERVICES BULLETIN I COULD NOT FIND ANYONE IN THE NETWORK OF GTO OWNERS CLUBS THAT WERE GIVIN ANY NOTICE OF THIS. BUT I DID FIND ON THE…
Owner-reported narrative. 87,299 miles reported. Look up ODI 10503999 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11504835 · 2023-02-01 (February 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
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11504835 at NHTSA ↗