KnownCarProblems2006 Pontiac Gto Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac Gto, most often about the suspension (88% of complaints, typically around 1,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Gto model year since 2000.
Most common 2006 Pontiac Gto problems
Suspension
191 complaints · 88%Half of these problems showed up before 1,000 miles. Parts named most often: front, rear.
I have had my 2006 Gto for 3 weeks and it has <1200 miles. Both front struts are leaking oil all over the wheel well. The dealership service department told me that it is safe to drive.
1) purchased a new 2006 Pontiac Gto. 2) front struts leaked all of their oil causing the car to become unstable while turning over bumps or while braking. 3) the car will have the struts replaced by the dealer under warranty.
Wheels and tires
20 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 16,500 miles. Parts named most often: markings, tread/belt, pressure monitoring and regulating systems.
Pontiac Gto 2006. 1st incident happened with approx 4,950 miles on car. Front passenger tire blew out when I had just got off interstate (thank god). That was "fixed" by dealership after my car was parked in my driveway for approx 3 weeks while dealership got the specs from gm to re-align the front of my car. 2nd…
At approximately 5,000 miles, I noticed tire wear on the inside of both front tires of my 2006 Gto where the tread meets the sidewall. I contacted my local dealer, who aligned the front suspension. I also rotated the tires every 5,000 miles. Now, at 17,000 miles, the two tires which are now in the rear both are split…
Electrical
6 complaints · 3%Half of these problems showed up before 25,000 miles. Parts named most often: ignition.
Dashboard started flashing "check alternator". Shortly after, dashboard started flashing "ABS brake system off trak". After turning off car, it would not restart. Car has been in the shop for over a week, and another 10 days is estimated because of backordered alternator. Alternator apparently went bad after only 2…
Vehicle shuts off and will not restart do to anti theft deterrent system malfunction. Occurs rarely at first and increases in frequency - leaving motorist potentially stranded so far the ECM has been replaced, the chip in the key fob has been replaced, and the BCM is being replaced - still unsure if fixed.
Transmission
4 complaints · 2%Parts named most often: clutch assembly.
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.
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…
Engine
3 complaints · 1%Parts named most often: engine, cooling system.
2006 Pontiac Gto engine failure on 05/15/2007. I had already come to a stop when the motor shut off. Went to take off again as traffic moved and saw engine light on. Car finally restarted but had to pull over about 1/4 mile again because of the motor shaking violently. The problem was diagnosed at the dealership as a…
Tl 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…
Steering
3 complaints · 1%2006 Gto only had the car for 4yrs. Couple days ago it started to leak fluid under the car. Took it in to get checked out and after only 31,500 miles on the car gm technician said that the power steering rack is leaking all the mounts are cracked. Power steering rack needs to be totally replaced!!! Guy also decided to…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2006 Pontiac Gto recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
NHTSA defect investigations
Front strut to tire interference
Summary
Note: the complaint and warranty counts given in the failure report summary of this resume include all records related to tire wear and wheel alignment and are not limited to tire-strut contact.general motors (gm) identified two contributors to premature front tire wear in the subject vehicles.one of the contributors causing the premature tire wear was out of specification negative camber.gm stated that excessive negative camber could be caused by improper camber settings from the factory or bending of the front strut assemblies due to sharp road impact (I.e., severe pot holes).to improve camber settings from the factory, gm stated that from february of 2005 through may of 2006 several modif
Questions about the 2006 Pontiac Gto
- What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac Gto?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: suspension (191 complaints, typically around 1,000 miles); wheels and tires (20 complaints, typically around 16,500 miles); electrical (6 complaints, typically around 25,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2006 Pontiac Gto have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006 Pontiac Gto. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2006 a bad year for the Pontiac Gto?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Gto model year since 2000, with 216 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.