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2005 Pontiac GTO Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 114 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2005 Pontiac GTO, 74% of all 154 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 2 GTO model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 18,175 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
114
74% of 154
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
18,175 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2005 Pontiac GTO suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 19, 2005, latest Nov 2, 2024.

2005 Pontiac GTO suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month17Apr 2005Feb 2007Jul 2007Feb 2008Sep 2008Jul 2009Jul 2010Dec 2015
114 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2005 to Nov 2024; peak May 2007 (17).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2005 Pontiac GTO

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by GTO model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005114 (74%)
  2. 2006200 (93%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac GTO have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 114 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2005 Pontiac GTO, 74% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 18,175 miles.
Which Pontiac GTO year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2006 Pontiac GTO has the most suspension complaints (200), compared with 114 for the 2005.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2005 Pontiac GTO?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac GTO is classified under suspension, wheels & tires. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.