I've had plenty of Pontiac in the bay over the years, and the tire-related complaints on these don't surprise me. 53 on the NHTSA record across 10 model-year entries (2005–2009) is not a fluke. The 2005 Pontiac GTO leads the list but the pattern shows up across multiple years and models. Not a one-off. 1 crash report on file. Not a high count, but the failure mode has put owners in the position to file. Repair cost runs around $150 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
ProblemsByVin PONTIAC / TIRES
10 model-year entries · 2005–2009
Pontiac tires problems
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Pontiac vehicles for tires issues. See tires across all makes →
Complaints
53
Recalls
0
Year-models
10
Avg fix
$150
1crash
1injury
Worst-affected Pontiac model-years for tires Top 10 by complaint volume
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2005 Pontiac GTO
12 complaints · ~$150 moderate
2006 Pontiac GTO
8 complaints · ~$150 moderate
2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
6 complaints · ~$150 severe
2009 Pontiac G8
5 complaints · ~$150 moderate
2008 Pontiac G6
4 complaints · ~$150 moderate
2006 Pontiac G6
4 complaints · ~$150 moderate
2005 Pontiac Vibe
4 complaints · ~$150 moderate
2005 Pontiac Grand Prix
4 complaints · ~$150 moderate
2008 Pontiac Grand Prix
3 complaints · ~$150 moderate
2008 Pontiac Torrent
3 complaints · ~$150 moderate
Common questions
How many Pontiac tires complaints are on file with NHTSA?
53 complaints across 10 model-year entries from 2005 to 2009. No active recall campaigns currently cover this category for Pontiac.
Which Pontiac model has the most tires complaints?
The 2005 Pontiac GTO leads with 12 complaints in this category. Next: 2006 GTO (8) and 2007 Grand Prix (6).
What does it cost to fix Pontiac tires problems?
Independent shops average $150 for tires repairs across the Pontiac lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Pontiac tires recalls?
No active NHTSA recalls currently cover tires issues on Pontiac vehicles. The complaints are owner-reported and have not risen to a manufacturer recall.
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Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public records database.
Editorial commentary written by Mark Driver, an independent contributor to ProblemsByVin
and not affiliated with Pontiac.
Severity ratings derive from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities on the NHTSA complaint and recall record.
Repair cost averages reflect independent-shop pricing and may differ in your area.