2005 Pontiac Gto: engine failure

5 of the 154 complaints about the 2005 Pontiac Gto describe engine failure.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 3%
typical mileage: 6,555
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 80 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine failure by model year

2006
2
2005
5
2004
2

What owners say

Filed Apr 22, 2019 · Engine · 68,000 miles · MO

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.

Filed Jul 30, 2015 · Steering · 105,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Apr 23, 2007 · Electrical · 1,025 miles · NC

Purchased vehicle new, with 13 miles, on april 30, 2005. Vehicle's ECM failed after 1025 miles, at end of august, 2005. Ecm replaced by dealer. Failure of ECM placed undue stress on motor. I believe that this lead to the vehicle's engine failure reported in the federal safety agency claim number 010188397. Old ECM was returned to gm by jim armstrong pontiac. Motor from claim number is available until servicing dealer completes warranty work, and returns motor to gm.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Engine · 6,555 miles · NC · fire · 1 injury

Vehicle purchased new. Motor failed at approx 6,555 miles. Loud poof followed by flames shooting out of bottom end of motor. Engine failure also sprayed hot motor oil over undercarriage and body panels. Black smoke filled passenger cabin resulting in zero visibility and foul odor in passenger compartment. Lost power steering and braking ability. After engine failure, application of brakes would not slow vehicle, requiring driver to coast to stop with zero visibility. After vehicle came to stop, driver exited and received minor burns from hot oil on body panels.

Filed Oct 25, 2005 · Acceleration, Electrical · 3 miles · NY

Dt: the contact states there are multiple problems with the vehicle. She has taken the vehicle to the dealership. On april 26, 2005 they replaced the computer, harness, throttle body, engine relay switch, clamps and hangers to the exhaust system. Then on august 11, 2005 they replaced some missing strut tower nuts. There was a whistling sound coming from the vehicle when started. The safety and check oil indicator lights came on. Later, on september 27 , 2005 the dealership replaced the engine, exhaust hanger and clamps again, pedal and pedal springs and engine manifold gasket. On october 19 the left tail light was loose, and the clutch pedal went down to the floor. The traction control button and the trunk release buttons would not work. Also, the power steering bracket was loose. They replaced the left tail light, clutch pedal, and the missing right muffler insulator. *ak updated11/29/05.