2005 Pontiac GTO Problems: 1 Issues Every Owner Should Know
2005 model year · NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports · Updated May 2026
According to Au7o's research across NHTSA recalls, manufacturer TSBs, and owner forum reports, the 2005 Pontiac GTO has 1 documented known issues. No issues are rated critical, indicating generally reliable ownership. Across all issues, repair costs range from $150 to $400. DIY maintenance guides at au7o.io.
All 1 Known Issues
On the 2005-2006 Pontiac GTO 6.0L LS2 V8, 2005-2006 GTO (LS2 6.0L) with the Holden VZ Monaro chassis has limited rear suspension travel and the wide 245/45R17 rear tires can rub the inner fender liner under hard cornering or with two adults in the back seat plus a trunk load. Some owners report cuts on the inner sidewall. Independent solution: roll the fender lips and trim the splash liner.
Common Symptoms
- rubbing noise from rear wheel
- tire wear on inner sidewall
- cuts in fender liner
How to Fix
Inspect rear inner fender liner for cut marks at each tire rotation. Roll the rear fender lips ($150-$300 specialist) and trim back the plastic splash guard. Avoid maxing out cargo + passengers simultaneously. Aftermarket shorter springs without other geometry changes makes the rub WORSE, not better.