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Looking through the game's files suggests there was originally a feature that allowed the player to play music from the characters' phones.
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There was originally a "Rubbergun" in the game. It was similar to a Micro SMG, but shot rubber bullets instead.
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A firefighter outfit for Trevor is in the game's files. This could mean that Trevor was originally planned to be in the Bureau Raid.
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An early GTA Online logo can be found in the game's files.
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During the missions in which the player Spoiler:steals cars for Devin, the garage in which the cars must be delivered to has a list of cars that Devin wishes to be obtained, written in UV pen. This is a reference to the film, Gone in 60 Seconds, in which the same tactic is used to cover up the team's act of stealing cars.
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The store name "SUPERSONIC - The Ultra Fast Ring Specialist" is most likely a reference to Sonic The Hedgehog.
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It is possible to visit Ludendorff, North Yankton in GTA Online by glitching the game. If another player invites you to their game during the game's first mission the area can be found floating in the South-East part of the map and is traversable by the players.
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The museum called Bishop's WTF?! on Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue is a parody of the real life museum Ripley's Believe it or Not!
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The "Yeti" clothing brand is based on the Japanese clothing brand "A Bathing Ape", also known as "Bape". The logos that appear on the branded items reference the Japanese brand, in combination with the infamous "bigfoot" rumors that spread around the release of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
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Inside Lester Crest's house, there is a box labeled "Zombie Outbreaks." On the side of the box is a sticker that says "Live Long" with the iconic Vulcan salute, referencing the famous Star Trek quote "Live long and Prosper."
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In the Yellow Jack Inn near Sandy Shores, there are some dollar bills behind the counter. The face on the dollar bills is Rochell'le, the girl on the cover of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
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Inside Franklin's second safe-house, a golden record can be found hanging on a wall. On close inspection, it's possible to make out "OG Loc" written on it, referncing the character OG Loc from Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.
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Michael has an unused LSPD outfit in the game's files which can be worn by hacking. It also comes with a hat, suggesting that Michael at one point wore hats.
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One of the Gold medal objectives in the mission "Did Somebody Say Yoga?" is called "Praise The Sun!". This is a reference to a popular phrase used in the game Dark Souls.
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During the mission "Father/Son", when Spoiler:Franklin throws someone off the boat, he'll make the Wilhelm scream, a very popular stock sound effect in movies. It can also be heard at the movie studio in the game.
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Scattered around Los Santos, there are billboards showing "Die Already 4". The title can also be seen in the movie listings in at the Astro Theater. This is a possible reference to Die Hard and its 4 sequels.
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In an interview with "USA Today", Ned Luke stated that he gained 25 pounds to portray his character, Michael De Santa.
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A pre-release screenshot shows Franklin chasing the plane in Caida Libre, not Trevor.
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In the game's online mode, some pedestrians can be seen wearing a shirt depicting John Marston from Red Dead Redemption.
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One of the Gold medal objectives in the mission "By the Book" is called "Don't Stop Me Now". This is a reference to the song "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen.
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