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6G2VX12U35L••••••2005 Pontiac GTO
That is about average for the 2005 Pontiac GTO — 8 complaints per build across 15 builds.
12on this build
124on the model
15builds in total
1involved a crash
1injuries
Most reportedSuspension 9Tires 4Air Bags 1Electrical System 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagscrashJun 2014
Drove off a mountain in western n.c. Due to loose gravel. Went down over 300 yards plus. The air bags did not deploy. I received two skull fractures and two broken neck bones. Also, the skin on my left arm, was scraped to the bone. Numerous cuts and my entire body was sore.…
Power TrainJan 2023
Vehicle loss of power 3rd & 4th clutch fail during driving Unsafe on the highway Automatic transmission 4L65E Know issue with most rear wheel drive cars
Electrical SystemAug 2018
My driver side door has flung open several times due to the window track coming unglued from the glass. It has happened at drive up windows, driving down the street/highway and even has flung open the door in a turn before. In the 2004-2006 pontiac gtos both front side windows…
SuspensionNov 2008
I have a 2005 pontiac gto. The problem exist in the front suspension of the vehicle. The problem occurs when the front ire rubs against the strut tower causing the inner wall of the tire to erode, exposing the steel in the tire which will lead to a massive blowout in the tire.…
SuspensionJul 2008
I had a blowout on my right front passenger side tire that was caused by the tire wearing down to the cord and beyond in a 3 inch band on the inside. I believe it was rubbing up against the strut and has to have been for some time for that much damage to occur. My cr is…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 6G2VX12U35L402079 · decoded Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.