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Pontiac GTO — Fifth generation, V-body / GMX281 (Holden Monaro, Australian-built captive import) (2004–2006)

The fifth-generation GTO has one RPO code list per model year, 2004, 2005 and 2006, each a single page in GM Service Manual Online. The 2004 list shows the LS1 5.7 liter V8 and the 4L60-E automatic; the 2005 and 2006 lists show the LS2 6.0 liter V8 and the 4L65-E automatic, and the 6 speed manual M12 appears in all three. The NICB VIN manuals list the GTO as a single carline with no trim badges, and the 2004 manual shows a 5.7L V8 SFI aluminum engine for it. The 2006 list alone carries emission certification codes.

Codes

Engines

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
LS1 Engine, gasoline, 8 cylinder, 5.7 liter, sequential fuel injection, aluminum, General Motors 2004 The 2005 and 2006 lists do not carry it. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
LS2 Engine, gasoline, 8 cylinder, 6.0 liter, sequential fuel injection, aluminum, General Motors 2005–2006 The 2004 list does not carry it. ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Transmissions

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
M12 Transmission, manual 6 speed, Tremec, 85 mm, 2.97 first, 0.84 fifth, 0.57 sixth, overdrive 2004–2006 The 2004 list prints the same gearbox without the fifth-gear ratio. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
M30 Transmission, automatic 4 speed, 4L60-E, electronic 2004 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
M32 Transmission, automatic 4 speed, 4L65-E, electronic 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Axles

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
GS9 Axle, rear, 3.46 ratio 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Equipment

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
A32 Window, power operated, front door 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
A88 Restraint, head, front seat, active 2004–2006 The 2004 list prints it as head restraint only. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AH5 Adjuster, seat, 8 way, power, driver and passenger 2004 Different meaning from the 2005–2006 reading: the 2004 list has no separate passenger adjuster code. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AH5 Adjuster, seat, power, 8 way, no memory, driver 2005–2006 Passenger side is AH8. ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AH8 Adjuster, passenger seat, power, 8 way 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AJ7 Restraint system, seat, inflatable, driver and passenger, front and side 2004 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AK8 Restraint system, seat, shoulder, 3 point 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AK9 Restraint system, rear seat, shoulder, retractor, 3 point, center lap 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
AQ9 Seat, front, bucket, sport 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
B58 Floor mats, front and rear, carpeted 2004–2006 The 2004 list prints it as front and rear floor mats covering without the carpeted word. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
BQS Hood, with scoops 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C49 Defogger, rear window, electric 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C60 Heating, ventilation and air conditioning system, front, manual controls 2004–2006 The 2004 list prints it as manual only. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C71 Lamp, interior, front door, courtesy 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C74 Lamp, interior, roof, dual reading 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C95 Lamp, interior, front door, courtesy, illuminated, roof, dual reading 2004 Different meaning: the 2004 list covers door and roof lamps under one code. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C95 Lamp, interior, roof, courtesy, dual reading 2005–2006 2005–2006 lists also carry C71 and C74 separately. ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
C97 Lamp, interior, illuminated entry 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
DL6 Mirror, outside, left-hand and right-hand, remote control, electric, manual folding, color 2004–2006 The 2004 list prints it without the manual folding and color words. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FE2 Suspension system, ride, handling 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
G80 Differential, limited slip 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
JL9 Brake system, power, front and rear disc, antilock, front and rear wheel 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
K30 Cruise control, automatic, electronic 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
N08 Lock control, fuel filler door, remote control 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
N40 Steering, power, variable ratio 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
N87 Wheel, 18 x 8 aluminum, sport, 5 spoke 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NP5 Steering wheel, leather wrapped, radio controls, height and reach adjust 2004 Different meaning: the 2004 list has the radio controls and adjustment in one code. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NP5 Steering wheel, leather wrapped 2005–2006 Radio controls are W1Y. ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NW9 Traction control, electronic 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
P29 Wheel, 17 x 8 aluminum, sport, 5 spoke 2004 The 2005 and 2006 lists give the same wheel as PZ9. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
P40 Wheel, 18 x 8 aluminum, sport, 5 spoke, shadow chrome 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
PZ9 Wheel, 17 x 8 aluminum, sport, 5 spoke 2005–2006 The 2004 list gives the same wheel as P29. ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QUG Tire, P235/40R18 91W 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
QWZ Tire, P245/45R17 95W 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
T82 Headlamp control, automatic on and off 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
T96 Lamp, fog, front 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
TH5 Height adjustment, front seat safety belt 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
U1X Radio, AM/FM, stereo, seek, scan, multiple compact disc, clock, electronic tuning radio, HPS, auto tone 2004–2006 The 2004 list words it as premium 200 watt radio, multiple compact disc. ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
U77 Antenna, in glass, rear window 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
UA6 Theft deterrent system 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
VK3 License plate attachment, front 2004–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2004 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
W1Y Steering wheel, radio controls 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Paint

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
XW6 Paint, metallic finish 2005–2006 ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Internal / Process

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
EF7 USA, processing option 2005–2006 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
FE9 Certification emission, federal 2006 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
GH4 Additional equipment, USA 2005–2006 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
NE1 Certification emission, geographically restricted registration for vehicles up to 14,000 lbs GVW 2006 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
V5E HBD pack 2005–2006 internal code Six Holden-built lists print it as HSVi processing. Meaning not explained by the list. ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
V5Z Safety compliance plate delete 2005–2006 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
W62 Equipment, Pontiac 2005–2006 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2005 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 · 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed
YF5 Certification emission, California 2006 internal code ⛭ GM factory document — 2006 pontiac gto rpo code list, p.1 confirmed

Sources

Factory documents (T1)

Other sources

  • NICB VIN manuals docs/reference/nicb/nicb2004-gm.txt pp.54-55 and docs/reference/nicb/nicb2006-gm.txt p.55 (in repository, read 2026-10-07).
  • No outside web source was consulted (2026-10-07).