Pontiac GTO years to avoid
The Pontiac GTO years to avoid are 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1967 is the cleanest year on record.
786
Total complaints
2
Recall campaigns
1967–2006
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
GTO years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 333 |
Every GTO year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 248 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 204 | 0 | |
| 2004avoid | 333 | 0 | |
| 1968 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1967 | 0 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Pontiac GTO years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the GTO years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest year on record is 1967.
What is the best year for the Pontiac GTO?
By complaint volume, 1967 has the cleanest NHTSA record among GTO years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Pontiac GTO have?
Across all model years, the GTO has 2 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 786 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.