2005 Pontiac Gto suspension problems
100 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2005 Pontiac Gto — 65% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Dec 21, 2015
“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. *js”
filed May 1, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Gto years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Gto | 191 | 88% |
| 2004 Gto | 169 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 Pontiac Gto
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.