2005 PONTIAC GTO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
204
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
20
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 PONTIAC GTO
The 2005 PONTIAC GTO has received a total of 204 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 20 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Suspensionfront (46 complaints), Tires (32 complaints), and Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut (29 complaints).
Recalls for the 2005 PONTIAC GTO
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 PONTIAC GTO. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2005 PONTIAC GTO
204 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 PONTIAC GTO. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
Wheel feel off car driving. Gm refuses to investigate. Says call dealer. Have pics of wheel and screenshots of help conversation
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
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC GTO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN AND THE REDUCED PERFORMANCE MODE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LANDERS CHEVROLET CADILLAC OF JOPLIN (417-768-7900, LOCATED AT 4630 E 32ND ST, JOPLIN, MO 64804) WHERE THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO REPLACE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE DUE TO AN ERROR IN THE MANUFACTURER'S CODE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT IT WAS A SALVAGED TITLE; THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSIST. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 68,000.
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. IN THE 2004-2006 PONTIAC GTOS BOTH FRONT SIDE WINDOWS COME DETACHED FROM THEIR FORWARD MOST BRACKET THAT KEEPS THE WINDOWS IN THEIR TRACKS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS IT ALLOWS THE WINDOW TO MOVE AND APPLY PRESSURE ONTO THE DOOR RELEASE MECHANISM OR LINKAGE. THERE HAVE BEEN TIMES WHERE WHILE ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW IT HITS THE LINKAGE TO OPEN THE DOOR AND THE DOOR OPENS. IF GOING THROUGH A TURN AND ROLLING DOWN THE WINDOW THE DOOR CAN FLY OPEN AND YOU CAN POSSIBLY FALL OUT. ALSO IF THE DOOR OPENS INTO TRAFFIC OF SOME SORT LIKE IN CLOSE QUARTERS ON A 2 LANE ROAD THE VEHICLES DOOR COULD BE STRUCK AND INJURE THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DEPENDING ON WHICH DOOR IS CURRENTLY AFFECTED.
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.
Safety Rating for the 2005 PONTIAC GTO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 PONTIAC GTO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 PONTIAC GTO
General Motors, LLC has issued 20 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 PONTIAC GTO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
15-08-73-001 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information on communication with OnStar® module after Canadian cellular upgrade.
PIC5845 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that are unable to successfully add or program a new transmitter to the vehicle. Technician will need to check for Diagnostic Trouble Code that may be set. If the technician finds Diagnostic Trouble Code B0002 set in the vehicle...
PIC5845 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
PIP4138L — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a Service Engine Soon Malfunction Indicator Lamp on, engine misfire, and/or engine noise. Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0300-P0308. If published Service Information diagnostics does not isolate the cause of this concern technician should check for...
PIC-3815B — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
PONTIAC: BCM PIM AND ECM LINKING. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), POWERTRAIN INTERFACE MODULE (PIM) AND/OR THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) ARE REPLACED, THE NEW MODULES MUST BE SECURITY LINKED TO EACH OTHER. *PE
PIC-3815B — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
PONTIAC: BCM PIM AND ECM LINKING. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), POWERTRAIN INTERFACE MODULE (PIM) AND/OR THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) ARE REPLACED, THE NEW MODULES MUST BE SECURITY LINKED TO EACH OTHER. *PE
PIC-3815B — STRUCTURE:BODY
PONTIAC: BCM PIM AND ECM LINKING. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM), POWERTRAIN INTERFACE MODULE (PIM) AND/OR THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) ARE REPLACED, THE NEW MODULES MUST BE SECURITY LINKED TO EACH OTHER. *PE
07-301 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
CHEVROLET PONTIAC SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-FUEL TANK FILLER CAP. A CONDITION WHERE THE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP WON'T TIGHTEN PROPERLY, OR THE FUEL TANK FILLER CAP WON'T COME OFF, OR IS BROKEN. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
060525005A — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
LOW TRACTION INDICATOR/ABS LAMP ILLUMINATION WITH NO WHEEL SLIP (SHIM WHEEL SPEED SENSOR). *PE
060137008 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE REPLACEMENT OF HEATER HOSES DUE TO CONTACT/RUBBING WITH REAR OF RH CYLINDER HEAD. *KB
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 PONTIAC GTO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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- 2005 PONTIAC GTO (current)
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- 2007 PONTIAC GTO — 0 complaints
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