There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Pontiac GTO, but owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA.
2006 Pontiac GTO problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Suspension | 202 | |
| Tires | 20 | |
| Electrical System | 7 | |
| Power Train | 5 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Front — 72
- Suspension › Front › Macpherson Strut — 70
- Suspension › Front › Stabilizer Bar — 3
- Power Train › Clutch Assembly — 2
- Suspension › Rear — 2
- Suspension › Front › Shock Absorber — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Tires › Markings — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2006 Pontiac GTO complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 33,000 miles · reported Jul 13, 2015
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
Power Train · at 32,000 miles · reported Jan 6, 2015
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.
Electrical System · at 125,000 miles · reported Aug 8, 2014
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.
Air Bags · at 86,000 miles · reported Jun 19, 2014
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.
Suspension · at 39,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2011
My tires on my 2006 gto are wearing on the inside of the tire and blowing out my tire it appears to be rubbing on the struts I have replaced the tires and had alignments done and the new tires are doing the same thing it is a very dangerous situation with a car blowing out a front tire like this I almost caused a sever accident.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2006 Pontiac GTO have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 Pontiac GTO as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2006 Pontiac GTO?
Owners report suspension problems most often (202 reports), followed by tires (20). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1,000 miles.
Are Pontiac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pontiac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.