2005 Pontiac Gto tires problems
44 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2005 Pontiac Gto — 29% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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
“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…”
filed Jul 10, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Gto years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Gto | 19 | 9% |
| 2004 Gto | 65 | 27% |
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.