2005 PONTIAC GTO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

204

Owner Complaints

7 Crashes 2 Fires

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE 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.

Suspensionfront
Complaints: 46
Tires
Complaints: 32 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
Complaints: 29
Suspension
Complaints: 21 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical System
Complaints: 11
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 8
Air Bags
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 5 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Seat Belts
Complaints: 2
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 2
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Engine
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 1 1 Fire 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 1
Seats
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrearsprings
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilityglass Siderear
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11623292 | WHEELS | | N/A miles
Wheel feel off car driving. Gm refuses to investigate. Says call dealer. Have pics of wheel and screenshots of help conversation
#11504835 | POWER TRAIN | | N/A miles
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
#11202917 | ENGINE | | 68,000 miles
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.
#11123343 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 150,000 miles
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.
#11112088 | STEERING | | N/A miles
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.

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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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