Wheel feel off car driving. Gm refuses to investigate. Says call dealer. Have pics of wheel and screenshots of help conversation
The worst 2005 Pontiac Gto problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Suspension100
- Tires44
- Electrical14
- Airbags7
- Transmission7
- Steering6
- Engine5
- Visibility4
- Seat belts3
- Acceleration2
- Fuel system2
- Wheels2
- Body1
- Brakes1
- Locks1
- Seats1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2005 Pontiac Gto
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Front strut to tire interference
Note: the complaint and warranty counts given in the failure report summary of this resume include all records related to tire wear and wheel alignment and are not limited to tire-strut contact.general motors (gm) identified two contributors to premature front tire wear in the subject vehicles.one of the contributors causing the premature tire wear was out of specification negative camber.gm stated that excessive negative camber could be caused by improper camber settings from the factory or bending of the front strut assemblies due to sharp road impact (I.e., severe pot holes).to improve camber settings from the factory, gm stated that from february of 2005 through may of 2006 several modifications were made to the camber setting fixture.gm also noted that excessive negative camber could result in front tire to strut contact, which could also be caused by use of non-original equipment (oe) tires and/or wheels.gm stated that contact of the front tire and front strut assembly can cause a polishing on the tire sidewall and/or strut assembly; however, this does not cause a sudden loss of air. General motors provided odi with the final factory front camber settings where available for complaint and warranty claim vehicles.approximately 90 percent of these vehicles had right wheel camber settings that were out of design specification.four percent of the vehicles had left wheel camber settings that were out of specification.in a review of consumer complaints, most noted excessive tire wear to varying degrees to both front tires.for complaints indicating excessive wear to a single front tire, 90 percent involved the right side. Although in some cases there are indications of tire contact with front strut assemblies in the subject vehicles, analysis of tire wear patterns in photographs shows the greatest wear occurring on the inboard tread surface from road wear and not on the area of the tire on the upper shoulder that contacts the strut.this is consistent with the known tire wear patterns associated with excessive negative camber, with or without strut contact.this is most apparent in some pictures, which show minor tire-strut contact while exhibiting significant wear of the inner tread surface of the tires.based on data reviewed during the investigation, while excessive negative camber is an apparent issue, the premature tire wear appears to be primarily caused by tire to road surface contact as opposed to contact of the front tires to the front strut assemblies.odi reviewed approximately 1,400 total complaints and warranty claims potentially related to the alleged defect.virtually all of the reports relate to uneven/excessive tire wear or some awareness of the tire-strut contact issue.odi was able to identify 9 tire air loss incidents alleged to be caused by tire-strut contact, with5 of these describing a slow air loss.while there was evidence of tire-strut contact in some of these vehicles, odi's analysis did not find that this contact was the cause of the air loss but rather a secondary symptom of the excessive negative camber condition that results in rapid road wear on the inboard tread surface. Odi is aware of one crash alleged to be caused by contact of the front strut to front tire.however, analysis of the information provided by the consumer, gm and a third party investigator does not indicate that tire-strut contact was a factor in the crash.odi is unaware of any injuries or fatalities attributed to the alleged defect. Odi has not identified a safety related defect trend in the subject vehicles.accordingly, this investigation is closed.the closing of th
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Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Pontiac Gto 490
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- This bulletin provides information on the harmful effects of water or ethylene glycol in transmission fluid.
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2005 Pontiac Gto fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0L 8‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 19-23 | 16-18 |
What 2005 Pontiac Gto owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Parking brake engages without warning while vehicle is underway. While the vehicle is underway at 30mph in a straight line, with no warning, one or both of the parking (emergency) brakes may engage, locking the rear wheel(s), and causing the car to slow abruptly or skid. The car has to be driven with the emergency brakes engaged to a safe place out of traffic. Once stopped, the condition can be cleared by depressing and holding the parking brake latch button and vigorously pumping the handle up and down. Once this has happened, the parking brake (a function performed by the emergency brakes) no longer engages consistently. Several mechanical disassemblies and inspections have not uncovered the cause, nor fully fixed the emergency brakes. A single, c-shaped, one-piece brake shoe that contacts a drum built within the rear brake rotor performs the emergency brake function on each rear wheel. An expander sits between the ends of the c and presses the ends of the brake shoe outward when the emergency brake lever is pulled . The design of this expander looks possibly faulty; little more than friction apparently holds it in position with the ends of the brake shoe. If it were to lose contact, or fall out of position, it might cause the emergency brake to engage unexpectedly. The photos are ones of the brake shoes and rotors discussed, recently replaced (again) in hopes of solving this problem.
Inner tire wear
Driver seat belt is fully extended and will not retract. When getting into car and placing seat belt on, it fully extended and would not retract.
Irregular front tire wear on the inside of the tires down to the steel belts causing blow out and flats. Numerous wheel alignments have not fixed the problem. Why has gm not put out a recall on this dangerous issue? Loss of vehicle control when this occurs. Some one is going to get hurt or lose their life. I lost control of the vehicle the first time it occurred but managed to stay on the road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac gto. While driving 35 MPH, the steering wheel seized and was very difficult to maneuver. The vehicle began to leak oil and was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power fluid line fractured and the rocking pinion nut needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.
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Questions about the 2005 Pontiac Gto
Is the 2005 Pontiac Gto reliable?
Owners have filed 154 complaints about the 2005 Pontiac Gto, fewer than a typical Gto model year.
What is the 2005 Pontiac Gto year score?
The 2005 Pontiac Gto scores 80 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Pontiac Gto: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Pontiac Gto?
Suspension, with 100 complaints, typically around 18,000 miles. Next is tires (44).
How many recalls does the 2005 Pontiac Gto have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Pontiac Gto have bad suspension?
The Pontiac Gto model years with the most suspension complaints are 2006 (191 complaints), 2004 (169 complaints) and 2005 (100 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 2005 Pontiac Gto get?
Official estimates for the 2005 Pontiac Gto range from 16 to 18 mpg combined. The most efficient version (6.0L 8-cyl, RWD) gets 14-15 city and 19-23 highway.
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