Cargobob is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Fort Zancudo for Trevor Philips. This GTA 5 Cargobob walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Fort Zancudo.
- Given by: Trevor Philips.
- Unlocks: The Merryweather Heist (Offshore approach) (if By the Book and Minisub are completed first) (Offshore approach) and Blitz Play Intro (Offshore approach) (if By the Book and Minisub are completed first) (Offshore approach).
- Unlocked by: Scouting the Port.
GTA 5 Cargobob walkthrough
- Steal the Cargobob.
- Lose the military chopper.
- Go to the hangar.
How GTA 5 Cargobob fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- The Cargobob was destroyed.
- Trevor abandoned the Cargobob.
Tips
- Save before you start. GTA 5 missions lock you in until you pass or fail, so a fresh save makes retrying painless.
- Protect the vehicle or crew member the mission depends on — losing it fails the job even if you are still alive.
- Want every mission in Los Santos? See all GTA 5 missions.
- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
Prefer to watch? This video shows it in action.
FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Cargobob?
Pick it up in Fort Zancudo for Trevor Philips.
What fails GTA 5 Cargobob?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: the Cargobob was destroyed; Trevor abandoned the Cargobob.
What does GTA 5 Cargobob unlock?
The Merryweather Heist (Offshore approach) (if By the Book and Minisub are completed first) (Offshore approach) and Blitz Play Intro (Offshore approach) (if By the Book and Minisub are completed first) (Offshore approach).
Which version of GTA 5 is this walkthrough for?
The objectives, location and reward are the same across the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC releases of GTA V, aside from minor control differences.
