Paleto Score Setup is a storyline mission in Grand Theft Auto V, picked up in Liquor Ace, Sandy Shores, Paleto Boulevard, Paleto Bay and Blaine County Savings Bank, Paleto Bay for Steve Haines. This GTA 5 Paleto Score Setup walkthrough covers every step, the reward, and what makes the job fail.
Key facts
- Location: Liquor Ace, Sandy Shores, Paleto Boulevard, Paleto Bay and Blaine County Savings Bank, Paleto Bay.
- Given by: Steve Haines.
- Reward: Heist Crew Members as Director Mode characters and Lester as a contact for Trevor.
- Unlocks: Predator and Military Hardware.
- Unlocked by: Minor Turbulence.
GTA 5 Paleto Score Setup walkthrough
- Get into your car. (Michael).
- Wait for Trevor.
- Go to Paleto Bay.
- Go to the bank.
- Focus on the bank. (Michael).
- Drive to the lot next door.
- Shoot the alarm.
- Get back in the car.
- Watch from the gas station.
- Race Trevor to his office. (Michael).
- Race Michael to Trevor’s office. (Trevor).
How GTA 5 Paleto Score Setup fails
The mission fails if you get Wasted or Busted, or if any of the following happens:
- Lester died.
- Lester was left behind.
- The car was destroyed.
- The car got stuck.
- Michael/Trevor/Lester could not see the bank as the cops arrived.
- You entered the city when exiled.
- Michael/Trevor was spotted at the bank.
- The bank was alerted.
- Michael/Trevor was spotted by the Cops.
- The area was abandoned.
- Security was alerted.
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.
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- Looking for shortcuts instead? See our GTA 5 cheat codes.
Video walkthrough
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FAQ
How do you start GTA 5 Paleto Score Setup?
Pick it up in Liquor Ace, Sandy Shores, Paleto Boulevard, Paleto Bay and Blaine County Savings Bank, Paleto Bay for Steve Haines.
What do you get for completing GTA 5 Paleto Score Setup?
Heist Crew Members as Director Mode characters and Lester as a contact for Trevor.
What fails GTA 5 Paleto Score Setup?
Getting Wasted or Busted. It also fails if: Lester died; Lester was left behind; the car was destroyed; the car got stuck; Michael/Trevor/Lester could not see the bank as the cops arrived; you entered the city when exiled; Michael/Trevor was spotted at the bank; the bank was alerted; Michael/Trevor was spotted by the Cops; the area was abandoned; Security was alerted.
What does GTA 5 Paleto Score Setup unlock?
Predator and Military Hardware.
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.
