2005 Pontiac GTO Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2005 Pontiac GTO has 154 complaints with a complaint index of 0 and no recalls, ranking better than the 2006 model, which has 216 complaints and an index of 100. Suspension, wheels, and tires make up 74% of complaints, the largest problem area.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 0/100
- #2 of 2 GTO years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 154
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 2
- Injuries
- 6
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 6 / 0
Top 2005 Pontiac GTO problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires114 (74%)
- Electrical System14 (9%)
- Airbags7 (5%)
- Transmission & Powertrain7 (5%)
- Engine6 (4%)
- Steering6 (4%)
- Visibility & Wipers4 (3%)
- Seat Belts3 (2%)
- Structure & Body3 (2%)
- Fuel System2 (1%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Rear tires reportedly blow out at highway speed, sometimes leading to loss of control and a crash into another vehicle.
- Owners describe front suspension problems similar to other reported cases, including struts contacting replacement tires and causing rubbing and smoking in the wheel well.
- Steering was reported as a factor in at least one crash where the vehicle swerved and struck another car at approximately 62 mph.
- Airbags reportedly failed to deploy in frontal and off-road crashes, in one case involving significant injuries.
- An engine failure was reported at 6,555 miles that produced flames, oil spraying onto the undercarriage, and smoke filling the passenger cabin along with loss of power steering and braking.
- A drive-by-wire gas pedal sensor reportedly failed and put the vehicle into a limited power safe mode.
2005 Pontiac GTO recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2005 Pontiac GTO fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,725
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2005 compared with other GTO years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 0 | 154 | 0 | 17 |
| 2006 | No verdict | 100 | 216 | 0 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
- How many complaints does the 2005 Pontiac GTO have?
- NHTSA lists 154 complaints for the 2005 Pontiac GTO, with a complaint index of 0.
- What is the top problem area for the 2005 Pontiac GTO?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires is the top problem area, accounting for 114 complaints, or 74% of all complaints, with a median mileage at failure of 18,175 miles.
- Does the 2005 Pontiac GTO have any recalls?
- No. NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2005 Pontiac GTO.
- Is the 2005 Pontiac GTO better than the 2006 model?
- Based on NHTSA complaint data, the 2005 model ranks better, with 154 complaints and an index of 0 compared to 216 complaints and an index of 100 for the 2006 model.
- What fuel economy does the 2005 Pontiac GTO get?
- The EPA rates the 2005 Pontiac GTO at 17 mpg combined (14.5 city / 21 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,725.