Grand Theft Auto 5 is well over a decade old, and GTA 5 cheat codes are just as popular today as they were back in 2013. With GTA 6 bringing more players back to Rockstar’s open-world series, plenty of returning fans are revisiting Los Santos the chaotic way, with unlimited health, every weapon unlocked, and a garage full of cheat-spawned vehicles.
None of this requires a mod menu or a third-party trainer. GTA 5 still includes the same classic cheat system Rockstar built into the game, and it works across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The only catch is that Rockstar has never published one official master list containing every cheat and button combination, so codes often get copied between guides and occasionally end up with mistakes.
Below is a fully cross-checked GTA 5 cheat code list, along with exactly how to enter each cheat on your platform.
Before diving in, know that these cheats only work in GTA 5 Story Mode. They do not function in GTA Online, where Rockstar enforces stricter rules around modifying gameplay and progression.
How to Enter GTA 5 Cheat Codes
Each platform handles cheat entry a little differently, so use the method that matches your setup.
On PC
Press the tilde (~) key to open the cheat console, type the cheat code exactly as shown (for example, TURTLE), then press Enter.
You can also open your character’s in-game phone and dial the corresponding phone number instead. This works well if your keyboard layout does not include an easily accessible tilde key.
On PS5 and PS4
Enter the button combination directly during gameplay without pausing the game.
Keep the inputs at a steady pace. You do not have to rush, but waiting too long between button presses resets the sequence.
On Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One
The process matches PlayStation exactly. Enter the button combination while you are actively playing, without opening the pause menu.
Using the In-Game Phone
Most cheats can also be activated by opening the in-game phone, selecting the dial pad, and entering the corresponding phone number.
This method works on every supported platform, and it is often easier to remember than a long controller combination.
GTA 5 Cheat Code Rules You Should Know
Keep these important rules in mind before you start entering cheats.
- Cheat codes only work in Story Mode.
- Cheats do not work in GTA Online.
- Activating cheats disables trophies and achievements for your current gameplay session.
- There is no money cheat in GTA 5.
- Most cheats can be turned off by entering the same code again.
- Keep a separate save file for cheat sessions so you do not overwrite your normal story progress.
GTA 5 Health, Armor, and Invincibility Cheats
| Effect | PC Code | PS5 / PS4 | Xbox | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Health & Armor | TURTLE | Circle, L1, Triangle, R2, X, Square, Circle, Right, Square, L1, L1, L1 | B, LB, Y, RT, A, X, B, Right, X, LB, LB, LB | 1-999-887-853 |
| Invincibility (5 Minutes) | PAINKILLER | Right, X, Right, Left, Right, R1, Right, Left, X, Triangle | Right, A, Right, Left, Right, RB, Right, Left, A, Y | 1-999-724-654-5537 |
The invincibility cheat lasts for five minutes, so reactivate it if you want the effect to continue during longer missions or police chases.
GTA 5 Weapon Cheats
| Effect | PC Code | PS5 / PS4 | Xbox | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Give All Weapons | TOOLUP | Triangle, R2, Left, L1, X, Right, Triangle, Down, Square, L1, L1, L1 | Y, RT, Left, LB, A, Right, Y, Down, X, LB, LB, LB | 1-999-866-587 |
| Explosive Melee Punches | HOTHANDS | Right, Left, X, Triangle, R1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L2 | Right, Left, A, Y, RB, B, B, B, LT | 1-999-4684-2637 |
| Explosive Bullets | HIGHEX | Right, Square, X, Left, R1, R2, Left, Right, Right, L1, L1, L1 | Right, X, A, Left, RB, RT, Left, Right, Right, LB, LB, LB | 1-999-444-439 |
| Flaming Bullets | INCENDIARY | L1, R1, Square, R1, Left, R2, R1, Left, Square, Right, L1, L1 | LB, RB, X, RB, Left, RT, RB, Left, X, Right, LB, LB | 1-999-462-363-4279 |
Both explosive and flaming bullet cheats require a weapon equipped before they take effect, so pull out a gun first or the code will not register. These cheats deliver maximum chaos across Los Santos. Pair explosive bullets with invincibility, and you will quickly understand why these remain some of the most-used cheats in the game.
GTA 5 Wanted Level Cheats
| Effect | PC Code | PS5 / PS4 | Xbox | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raise Wanted Level | FUGITIVE | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right | RB, RB, B, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right | 1-999-3844-8483 |
| Lower Wanted Level | LAWYERUP | R1, R1, Circle, R2, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left | RB, RB, B, RT, Right, Left, Right, Left, Right, Left | 1-999-5299-3787 |
Whether you are escaping a five-star police chase or simply want to keep exploring without constant interruptions, these are two of the most useful GTA 5 cheats around.
GTA 5 Player Ability Cheat Codes
These cheats modify your character’s abilities, making it easier to outrun the police, leap across rooftops, or survive impossible situations. They also combine well with vehicle and weapon cheats.
| Effect | PC Code | PS5 / PS4 | Xbox | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recharge Special Ability | POWERUP | X, X, Square, R1, L1, X, Right, Left, X | A, A, X, RB, LB, A, Right, Left, A | 1-999-769-3787 |
| Super Jump | HOPTOIT | Left, Left, Triangle, Triangle, Right, Right, Left, Right, Square, R1, R2 | Left, Left, Y, Y, Right, Right, Left, Right, X, RB, RT | 1-999-467-8648 |
| Fast Run | CATCHME | Triangle, Left, Right, Right, L2, L1, Square | Y, Left, Right, Right, LT, LB, X | 1-999-228-8463 |
| Fast Swim | GOTGILLS | Left, Left, L1, Right, Right, R2, Left, L2, Right | Left, Left, LB, Right, Right, RT, Left, LT, Right | 1-999-468-4455-7 |
| Get a Parachute | SKYDIVE | Left, Right, L1, L2, R1, R2, R2, Left, Left, Right, L1 | Left, Right, LB, LT, RB, RT, RT, Left, Left, Right, LB | 1-999-759-3483 |
| Slow Motion Aim | DEADEYE | Square, L2, R1, Triangle, Left, Square, L2, Right, X | X, LT, RB, Y, Left, X, LT, Right, A | 1-999-332-3393 |
Super Jump gets even more fun when paired with the Skyfall cheat below, while Fast Run and Fast Swim make exploring Los Santos considerably quicker.
GTA 5 World and Weather Cheat Codes
These cheats let you manipulate the environment itself, from changing the weather to reducing gravity or making every vehicle slide across the road.
| Effect | PC Code | PS5 / PS4 | Xbox | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slow Motion | SLOWMO | Triangle, Left, Right, Right, Square, R2, R1 | Y, Left, Right, Right, X, RT, RB | 1-999-756-966 |
| Skyfall | SKYFALL | L1, L2, R1, R2, Left, Right, Left, Right (repeat once) | LB, LT, RB, RT, Left, Right, Left, Right (repeat once) | 1-999-759-3255 |
| Change Weather | MAKEITRAIN | R2, X, L1, L1, L2, L2, L2, Square | RT, A, LB, LB, LT, LT, LT, X | 1-999-625-3487-246 |
| Moon Gravity | FLOATER | Left, Left, L1, R1, L1, Right, Left, L1, Left | Left, Left, LB, RB, LB, Right, Left, LB, Left | 1-999-356-2837 |
| Drunk Mode | LIQUOR | Triangle, Right, Right, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Left | Y, Right, Right, Left, Right, X, B, Left | 1-999-547-861 |
| Slippery Cars | SNOWDAY | Triangle, R1, R1, Left, R1, L1, R2, L1 | Y, RB, RB, Left, RB, LB, RT, LB | 1-999-766-9329 |
The Change Weather cheat cycles through GTA 5’s different weather conditions each time you activate it, while Moon Gravity and Skyfall remain two of the most entertaining cheats for experimenting around the map.
GTA 5 Vehicle Spawn Cheat Codes
Spawning vehicles is one of the biggest reasons players still use GTA 5 cheats today. Whether you need a sports car, dirt bike, helicopter, submarine, or a garbage truck, there is a cheat for it.
| Vehicle | PC Code | PS5 / PS4 | Xbox | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid GT | RAPIDGT | R2, L1, Circle, Right, L1, R1, Right, Left, Circle, R2 | RT, LB, B, Right, LB, RB, Right, Left, B, RT | 1-999-727-4348 |
| Comet | COMET | R1, Circle, R2, Right, L1, L2, X, X, Square, R1 | RB, B, RT, Right, LB, LT, A, A, X, RB | 1-999-266-38 |
| Sanchez Dirt Bike | OFFROAD | Circle, X, L1, Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, R1, R2, L2, L1, L1 | B, A, LB, B, B, LB, B, RB, RT, LT, LB, LB | 1-999-633-7623 |
| BMX Bike | BANDIT | Left, Left, Right, Right, Left, Right, Square, Circle, Triangle, R1, R2 | Left, Left, Right, Right, Left, Right, X, B, Y, RB, RT | 1-999-226-348 |
| PCJ-600 Motorcycle | ROCKET | R1, Right, Left, Right, R2, Left, Right, Square, Right, L2, L1, L1 | RB, Right, Left, Right, RT, Left, Right, X, Right, LT, LB, LB | 1-999-762-538 |
| Caddy | HOLEIN1 | Circle, L1, Left, R1, L2, X, R1, L1, Circle, X | B, LB, Left, RB, LT, A, RB, LB, B, A | 1-999-4653-461 |
| Limousine | VINEWOOD | R2, Right, L2, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right | RT, Right, LT, Left, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right | 1-999-846-3966-3 |
| Trashmaster | TRASHED | Circle, R1, Circle, R1, Left, Left, R1, L1, Circle, Right | B, RB, B, RB, Left, Left, RB, LB, B, Right | 1-999-872-433 |
| Duster Plane | FLYSPRAY | Right, Left, R1, R1, R1, Left, Triangle, Triangle, X, Circle, L1, L1 | Right, Left, RB, RB, RB, Left, Y, Y, A, B, LB, LB | 1-999-359-7772-9 |
| Stunt Plane | BARNSTORM | Circle, Right, L1, L2, Left, R1, L1, L1, Left, Left, X, Triangle | B, Right, LB, LT, Left, RB, LB, LB, Left, Left, A, Y | 1-999-227-6786-76 |
| Buzzard Attack Helicopter | BUZZOFF | Circle, Circle, L1, Circle, Circle, Circle, L1, L2, R1, Triangle, Circle, Triangle | B, B, LB, B, B, B, LB, LT, RB, Y, B, Y | 1-999-289-9633 |
| Duke O’Death | DEATHCAR | Phone only | Phone only | 1-999-3328-4227 |
| Kraken Submarine | BUBBLES | Phone only | Phone only | 1-999-282-2537 |
| Dodo Seaplane | EXTINCT | Phone only | Phone only | 1-999-398-4628 |
The Buzzard remains one of the most useful vehicle cheats since it gives you instant aerial access to almost anywhere on the map. The Rapid GT and Comet are still among the best options for fast sports cars, while the Kraken and Dodo unlock vehicles you would not normally have immediate access to during free roam.
Note: these tables have been cross-checked against multiple trusted GTA cheat databases. Since Rockstar has never published a complete official cheat list, try a code again if it does not activate on the first attempt, especially longer controller combinations.
Do GTA 5 Cheat Codes Disable Trophies or Achievements?
No. Cheat codes only disable trophies and achievements for your current gameplay session. Reload a previous save, or restart the game without activating cheats, and trophy and achievement tracking returns to normal.
This is the same system Rockstar has used since GTA 4. If you are working toward 100% completion or hunting specific achievements, keep a separate save file dedicated to cheat sessions. That way you get the chaos without risking your main campaign progress.
Can You Use GTA 5 Cheat Codes in GTA Online?
No. Cheat codes are completely disabled in GTA Online.
Rockstar only allows cheats in GTA 5’s single-player Story Mode. Online sessions run on dedicated servers with strict anti-cheat protections, so console commands, button combinations, and phone cheats will not work.
If you want to unlock new vehicles, weapons, or missions in GTA Online, you need to earn them through regular gameplay. Major updates like the Kortz Center Heist require meeting Rockstar’s progression requirements rather than using cheats.
Tips for Using GTA 5 Cheats
Keep these tips in mind before you start spawning helicopters and lowering gravity.
- Save your game before activating any cheats.
- Use a separate save slot if you regularly experiment with cheats.
- Enter the same code again to disable most cheats.
- Vehicle cheats only spawn the vehicle near your current location if there is enough space.
- Some cheats, such as Invincibility, have a time limit and need reactivating after they expire.
- Combining multiple cheats, such as Moon Gravity, Skyfall, and Super Jump, creates some of the game’s funniest moments.
Final Thoughts
More than a decade after launch, GTA 5’s cheat system remains one of the best parts of the single-player experience. Whether you are spawning a Buzzard helicopter, lowering gravity across Los Santos, or giving yourself unlimited weapons for a five-star police chase, these classic cheats are still the fastest way to turn Rockstar’s open world into your own playground.
With more players returning to GTA 5 ahead of GTA 6, there has never been a better time to revisit Los Santos. This guide covers every major cheat currently available across PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One, all verified and organized for quick access.
Keeping up with Rockstar Games Newswire and official support pages remains the best way to stay informed about future GTA updates and announcements.
Have a Cheat Code That’s Not Listed?
Drop it in the comments below with the effect, the code, and which platform you tested it on. I will verify it against the criteria in this guide and add it if it checks out. Since Rockstar never published an official master list, community verification is what keeps a list like this actually reliable.
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