2006 Pontiac Gto: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 216 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is suspension (85% of complaints).
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0
recalls
216
owner complaints
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fire reports
14,000
typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaignsWeak spot: suspension (85%)Problems reported early (median 14,000 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)85% · 182 complaints
Tires6% · 13 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2% · 4 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)2% · 4 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)1% · 3 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)1% · 3 complaints
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac gto. While parked, the vehicle failed to shift from the neutral position. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clutch slave cylinder needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 33,000. The VIN was not available. Ma 10/19/2015”Owner report · Power Train · Jul 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac gto. The contact stated that the clutch pedal became loose and the transmission failed to shift into gear. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 32,000.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac gto. The contact stated that the key became stuck in the ignition and was unable to be removed. The vehicle was towed to a dealer, who diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The dealer fractured the key in the ignition as a result the vehicle had to be drilled to remove the key. The contact was waiting for weeks for the vehicle to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.”Owner report · Electrical System · Jul 2014
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“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac gto. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle crashed head-on into another vehicle. The airbags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. The contact sustained unknown injuries. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the air bags were not investigated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available.the failure mileage was 86,000 and the current mileage was 87,128.”Owner report · Air Bags · Dec 2013
“Blow out of right rear tire on 2006 pontiac gto with factory bridgestone potenza 18 tires with 22,000 miles on them. Inside tread severely worn before the rest of the tire causing a tear all the way around the tire. This was not discovered until after the blow out. *tr”Owner report · Tires · Apr 2011
“I wish to know why NHTSA did not have a recall of pontiac gto's for the years 2004, 2005, and 2006..when 200+ complaints were filed about front suspension and extreme tire wear.. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2011
“I found that 3 of the wheels on my 2006 pontiac gto have cracks. 2 wheels have one spoke cracked completely though and one is starting. There is no other damage on the wheels. These are the original 18x8 optional wheel. *tr”Owner report · Wheels · Nov 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2006 pontiac gto. While driving 55 miles per hour the contact noticed the radiator was leaking. The contact stated that there was a leak underneath the vehicle when he shut the engine off. The contact spoke with the dealer regarding recalls for the vehicle. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who stated that he should take the vehicle to an authorized dealer for diagnostic testing. The vehicle had not been repaired. The current and failure mileages were 48000.”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · May 2010
“Front passenger side suspension strut failed. Oil leaked out on smooth road surface. There was no activity prior to failure that would lead to unit being under abnormal stress. There are only 19000 miles on vehicle. Both front struts were replaced with monroe units as I would have no faith in standard units. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2010
“Struts leaking oil- struts bushing collapsed- no recalls from gmc seems alot people are having this problem with 06 pontiac gto. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2010
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 1 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2006 Pontiac Gto reliable?
NHTSA has 216 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Pontiac Gto. The most complained-about area is suspension (85% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Pontiac Gto problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 14,000 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.