2006 Pontiac GTO problems
Owners have filed 248 complaints about the 2006 Pontiac GTO with NHTSA. Suspension accounts for 81.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of tires at 8.1%.
Complaints248
Crashes4
Fires0
Injuries1
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Suspension 81.5% · 202
Tires 8.1% · 20
Electrical system 2.8% · 7
Power train 2.0% · 5
Engine and engine cooling 1.2% · 3
Steering 1.2% · 3
Equipment 0.8% · 2
Unknown or other 0.4% · 1
Severity
Of those complaints, 4 describe a crash and 1 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Pontiac GTO in this data, 2006 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2004 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 8 in the last three years against 35 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 1,200 miles.
In owners' own words
With less than 1000 miles on my '06 GTO my strut "blew" and started leaking. This is a very well know issue. The cause is known. The exact cars affected can be identified. There should be appropriate action taken. I am fortunate enough to be web-savvy, so I was able to identify the problem, but others may not be so lucky. They might find out when one of these things fails at a lethal time. It's bound to happen... Suspension · reported at 800 miles
I bought my 2006 Pontiac GTO with 17 miles on it. I found out through a web forum, that the 2/06 GTO's may have had a bad batch of struts. Needless to say, that when I took my car on a short trip with my family, the car started to leak fluid from the right front strut. I think that the manufacturer should put out at least a tsb or recall these cars to make sure they are safe. I had my family with me at the time. Suspension · reported at 790 miles
Nhtsa report, numerous web sites, television reports are all reporting premature or excessive tire wear on the Pontiac GTO. I requested an independent certified mechanic inspection. Mechanic reports wheel alignment readings on my GTO show "not recommended" or excessive camber on the front wheels, which is causing excessive or premature tire wear. If not corrected the condition will cause premature tire failure. Suspension · reported at 9,850 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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