Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 Pontiac GTO recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Safety recalls0
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 hNo recall campaigns found for the 2005 Pontiac GTO
NHTSA's model names don't always match the VIN decode, so read this as “none found”, not “none exist”.
Buying a used 2005 Pontiac GTO? Recalls cover the model; a history report checks one car's title, odometer and accident records. VinAudit history report → Sponsored · disclosure
Owner complaints by component154
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 100 | 65 |
| Tires | 46 | 30 |
| Electrical system | 14 | 9 |
| Power train | 7 | 5 |
| Air bags | 7 | 5 |
| Steering | 6 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 4 | 3 |
| Seat belts | 3 | 2 |
| Visibility | 3 | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 1 |
| Gasoline | 2 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 |
5 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Wheels
“Wheel feel off car driving. Gm refuses to investigate. Says call dealer. Have pics of wheel and screenshots of help conversation”
- Power train
“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”
- Engine
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac gto. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shut down and the reduced performance mode indicator illuminated.”
Other Pontiac GTO model years
- 20060 recalls216 complaints
- 20050 recalls154 complaints
- 20040 recalls245 complaints
Other Pontiac models
- 2005 G65 recalls679 complaints
- 2005 Grand Prix1 recall148 complaints
- 2005 Vibe5 recalls301 complaints
- 2005 Grand Am2 recalls102 complaints
- 2005 Montana5 recalls81 complaints
- 2005 Aztek0 recalls34 complaints
- 2005 Bonneville0 recalls27 complaints
- 2005 Sunfire0 recalls68 complaints
- 2006 Solstice4 recalls243 complaints
- 2007 G55 recalls188 complaints
- 2006 Torrent0 recalls240 complaints
- 2008 G84 recalls71 complaints
2005 Pontiac GTO recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac GTO have?
NHTSA has no safety recall campaigns on file for the 2005 Pontiac GTO. Check a specific car by VIN anyway: a recall can be added at any time.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Pontiac GTO?
Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 100 complaints out of 154 filed with NHTSA (65%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Pontiac GTO?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.