2006 Pontiac GTO Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other GTO years
- Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac GTO. That ranks 2nd out of 3 GTO model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (191 complaints, 88%), typically at around 824 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 216owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Pontiac GTO problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension problems | 191 | 88% | 824 | “front struts” (36%) | — |
| Tires | 19 | 9% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 3% | 25,100 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 2% | 32,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 1% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | 500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 0% | 8,700 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 0% | 41,750 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Pontiac GTO recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Pontiac GTO.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Front strut to tire interference (PE07010) — opened Feb 16, 2007, closed Aug 8, 2007.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
MY 2006 PONTIAC CABLE SHIFTER WAS INSPECTED SOME TIME ON NOVEMBER 2014! PROBLEM IS THE CABLE SHIFTER ON MAY 1 2016! THE CABLE SHIFTER WAS OUT OF POSITION AND MY CAR WOUDN'T START! IF THE TABS WERE TO FRACTURE AND SEPARATE, THE SHIFT LEVER AND THE ACTUAL POSITION OF THE TRANSMISSION GEAR MAY NOT…
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…
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.
I have a 2006 gto that was making a loud humming noise between 20 and 50 mph after a 5,600 mile road trip which turned out to be premature tread wear on the inside edge (approx. 2" width) of each tire, with the remaining tread on each tire exhibiting normal wear. These were stock-size, 2 year-old…
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…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Owners most often report suspension, tires, electrical system problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 191 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Pontiac GTO?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 Pontiac GTO a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GTO model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.