2005 Pontiac Gto tires problems

Filed May 1, 2012 · Suspension, Tires · PA

My 2005 pontiac gto was purchased with 53000 miles and manufactured with 245mm tires that are too wide and rub on the front strut. This has caused excessive tire wear. Other 04-05 gtos have has the same problem. This has caused tire failure and accidents in other gtos.

Filed Jul 10, 2010 · Suspension, Tires · 40,000 miles · FL

Tires wear excessively on my 2005 gto. Tire failure was due to excessive wear on the inside edge. It was not detected because it only occurs at the very inside edge. Tire failure on the highway occurred and when taken in for service to the dealer they noticed the other was showing steel through as well. They said it was an alignment issue. After alignment and new tires the car continues to wear excessively. Dealer says they do not know why. Gm must do something about this before a fatality occurs.

Filed May 19, 2010 · Suspension, Tires · 27,000 miles · CA

I bought a 2005 gto and with only 27,000 miles the stock front tires are rubbing on the front strut bracket. I was told by a shop not to drive it as the tires are close to a blowout. Five minutes on the internet reveals this is a very common problem that has caused many accidents.

Filed Jul 29, 2009 · Suspension, Tires · OH

I own a 2005 pontiac gto and the events leading up to the problem was I had noticed that my tires were not holding air so I took my car to a tire company to have them look at my tires they told me that the tread had been rubbed off due to the struts on the front end of my car.

Filed Dec 10, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 40,000 miles · KY

Struts rubbing against tires on 2005 pontiac gto. Tires are factory recommended size. Steering wheel shakes immensely from manufacturer defect, tires worn out prematurely, and safety issue to family. Accident waiting to happen!!

Filed Oct 11, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 28,000 miles · PA

Just checking the tires notice the tire wear on the inside so took the tire out and notice that the front strut had a shine part to it that indicates that the front tires were rubbing and cause the two front tires to wear out with the wires coming out did some research and find out that I wasn't the only one with this issue since the dealer wont help I replace the front tires and in the process to also replace struts and tie rods which it seems to be the problems for every gto owners that I contact with the 17 inch wheels.

Filed Sep 10, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 13,987 miles · IL

2005 pontiac gto with 18" performance tire/wheel package. Premature suspension bushing wear causing premature tire wear and alignment issues in only 14,000 miles. Tires are completely worn out on the inner edge in 14,000 miles. Fortunately, I caught this before their was a blow out of a steering axle tire which could have caused a loss of vehicle control and possibly a mva. Even though this is a widely known problem gm has not addressed it and the dealership is unresponsive. Fortunately this vehicle has the 18" tire package or the tire side wall would be rubbing on the strut as they do on the vehicles with the "standard" 17" tire/wheel package.

Filed Jul 21, 2008 · Suspension, Tires · 20,000 miles · MO

Have had to replace the front tires twice now. The first time the tires were showing the metal cords on the inside next to the struts. The second time the car has had two blow outs, again the front tires (which were newer tires, replaced after the first set wore). Car only has 30000 miles. Back tires are still original with plenty of tread left on them.

Filed Jun 26, 2008 · Airbags, Tires · 20,000 miles · TN · crash · 2 injuries

2005 pontiac gto 6/22/08 had left tire rear blowout which resulted in a front end crash, the airbags didn't deploy,and injuries occurred. Also damage resulted to the sides and rear of the car. Insurance decided it was a total loss due to $17,000 in damage. A blowout also occurred 12/2007 on the left rear tire while on the interstate which didn't result in a crash or injuries.

Filed Jun 10, 2008 · Tires · 21,000 miles · NY

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac gto. While driving at any speed, but particularly at highway speeds, the front driver side strut rubs against the tire and causes premature wear and tire shredding. When the vehicle was inspected by a mechanic and lifted up on a rack, the uneven tire wear was visible. The rear wheel well has a metal foil that goes underneath the wheel well. When turning to the left or right, the metal foil grazes and slices the tires. Upon replacing the tire, the contact found other tires with premature wear as well. The current mileage was 24,000 and failure mileage was 21,000.