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2005 Pontiac GTO Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
7about this part
Share
5%of 154 total for the year
Median mileage
8,600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2005 Pontiac GTO, 5% of the 154 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,600 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“I have 14000 miles, and had a vibration from 55 to 70 for months. I took vehicle to the dealer a couple times , and they said they could not reproduce the problem. The driveshaft bolts came loose or sheared off at the differential 3 separate times. The first 2 times the dealer tightened or replaced the bolts, and it still has not solved the problem. Also, it caused the pinion seal to leak, which the dealer replaced under warranty. I am a mechanic, and put the car in the rack to inspect it. The driveshaft was not running, causing the bolts to vibrate loose and shear off. …”

NHTSA complaint #10190980, filed 2007-05, 14,600 miles

“The distance between the clutch pedal and the driver's side (left side) kick panel and dead pedal area is too small. A person with a wide foot or in shoes that are large, such as work or snow boots will get caught in between the clutch pedal and attempting to use the dead pedal. Pontiac customer support doesn't offer any suggestions or adjustment for this. If someone with a 10.5 or larger work or snow shoe/boot size with a width of eee should be able to duplicate this easily. …”

NHTSA complaint #10153710, filed 2006-03, 13 miles

“Dt: the contact states there are multiple problems with the vehicle. She has taken the vehicle to the dealership. On april 26, 2005 they replaced the computer, harness, throttle body, engine relay switch, clamps and hangers to the exhaust system. Then on august 11, 2005 they replaced some missing strut tower nuts. There was a whistling sound coming from the vehicle when started. The safety and check oil indicator lights came on. Later, on september 27 , 2005 the dealership replaced the engine, exhaust hanger and clamps again, pedal and pedal springs and engine manifold gasket. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140791, filed 2005-10, 3 miles

“The contact owns a 2005 Pontiac GTO. While driving approximately 62 MPH, the vehicle unexpectedly swerved towards the right and crashed into another vehicle. The contact and the driver of the other vehicle suffered personal injuries. A police report was filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired; however, the contact stated the failure was related to the steering. The failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 01/12/11 updated 01/14/11 pictures received 01/27/11 prior to the accident, the rear differential failed internally, and the power steering hose was leaking. Updated 04/15/11”

NHTSA complaint #10362221, filed 2010-10, 80,000 miles

Related service bulletins

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200642%
200575%
2004177%

Other parts of the 2005 Pontiac GTO

Suspension
100 complaintsTires
44 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Pontiac GTO

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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