Model year guide

2005 Pontiac pursuit

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Pontiac pursuit is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

2005 Pontiac pursuit — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2005 Pontiac pursuit at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints2

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Pontiac pursuit recalls 1

Electrical System:ignition:switch NHTSA Campaign #14E021000 · 30/04/2014

UCI-FRAM Group is recalling certain LS1328 ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1328, Duralast LS1328, Airtex 1S6097, and Carquest 53-27479, and LS1497 Ignition Switches sold as Wells LS1497, Duralast LS1497, Airtex 1S10961, and Carquest 53-27967, for use on various General Motors model and model year vehicles during repair and replacement of the original ignition switch. The weight on the key ring and/or road conditi…

Fix: UCI-FRAM Group has notified its purchasers to quarantine and return all inventory. Any switches already installed in vehicles will be replaced by GM dealers as part of NHTSA recall 14V-047, free of charge. UCI-Fram's purchasers should contact UCI-FRAM Group at 1-800-890-2075. GM vehicle owners r…

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Pontiac pursuit common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Tires
Check tread depth, the DOT age date, and that all four tires match with even wear. Look for bulges or cracks.

2005 Pontiac pursuit trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
2.2L 4-cyl 170 hp

2005 Pontiac pursuit vehicles on record

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2005 Pontiac pursuit — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac pursuit have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2005 Pontiac pursuit. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac pursuit?

Across all 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are steering, electrical system, tires.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.