On PC, GTA 5 cheats could not be simpler: type the code anywhere during single-player gameplay — no console, no phone, no files. A “CHEAT ACTIVATED” notification confirms it worked. This list covers the latest PC version of GTA 5 and every code has been part of the game for years, so it works whether you are returning for the GTA 6 hype or starting fresh.

Before you cheat: cheats disable achievements and trophies for your current session (restart to re-enable them), and they never work in GTA Online. Use them in story mode only.

Player and world cheats

Effect PC Code
Invincibility (5 minutes) PAINKILLER
Max health and armor TURTLE
Recharge special ability POWERUP
Give all weapons and ammo TOOLUP
Give parachute SKYDIVE
Super jump HOPTOIT
Fast run CATCHME
Fast swim GOTGILLS
Slow motion (repeat up to 3x) SLOWMO
Slow motion aim DEADEYE
Explosive melee attacks HOTHANDS
Explosive rounds HIGHEX
Flaming bullets INCENDIARY
Moon gravity FLOATER
Slippery cars SNOWDAY
Drunk mode LIQUOR
Change weather (cycles) MAKEITRAIN
Spawn in the sky, freefall SKYFALL

Vehicle spawn cheats

Vehicle PC Code
Spawn Buzzard attack helicopter BUZZOFF
Spawn Comet sports car COMET
Spawn Rapid GT sports car RAPIDGT
Spawn Stretch limousine VINEWOOD
Spawn Sanchez dirt bike OFFROAD
Spawn Trashmaster TRASHED
Spawn Duster crop plane FLYSPRAY
Spawn Stunt Plane ROCKET
Spawn BMX BANDIT
Spawn Golf Caddy HOLEIN1
Tip: spawned vehicles drop in front of you with a little clearance — make sure you are not standing in traffic or under a bridge. The Buzzard spawns with rockets and miniguns ready to go.

How to activate GTA 5 cheats on PC

  1. Load into single-player story mode as any character.
  2. Type the code directly with your keyboard — there is no chat box, just type.
  3. Watch for the “CHEAT ACTIVATED” banner. Enter the code again to toggle it off.

FAQ

Do GTA 5 PC cheats disable achievements?

Yes — achievements and trophies are disabled for that session while a cheat is active. Restarting the game restores them.

Do these codes work in GTA Online?

No. Cheat codes only function in single-player story mode. GTA Online has no cheat codes by design.

Do cheats work in GTA 5 Enhanced on PC?

Yes, the same single-player cheat codes carry over to the Enhanced edition. If a code does not trigger, make sure you are in story mode and not paused in a menu.

On console instead? See the PlayStation cheat list or the Xbox cheat list — both use in-game phone numbers and button combos.