2006 Pontiac GTO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
216 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
1,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 198 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Suspension:Front is the most frequently named component, appearing in 72 of 216 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 21 | 9.7% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 4.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 4 | 1.9% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Suspension:Front | 72 |
| Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut | 70 |
| Suspension | 54 |
| Tires | 17 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Steering | 3 |
| Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar | 3 |
| Equipment | 2 |
Suspension:Front: 72; Suspension:Front:Macpherson Strut: 70; Suspension: 54; Tires: 17; Electrical System: 5; Steering: 3; Suspension:Front:Stabilizer Bar: 3; Equipment: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 170 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 24 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 170; 25,000 to 49,999: 24; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (170). 18 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 132 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 26 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2006: 132; 2007: 25; 2008: 26; 2009: 11; 2010: 11; 2011: 5; 2014: 3; 2015: 2; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Suspension:Front leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 4 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10154630 · 2006-04-05 (April 5, 2006)
6 SPEED TRANSMISSION MANUAL WILL NOT GO INTO ANY GEARS. 770 MILES ON CAR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 770 miles reported. Look up ODI 10154630 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160669 · 2006-06-24 (June 24, 2006)
LEAKING FRONT STRUTS ON A 2006 PONTIAC GTO SILVER/BLACK CAR WAS PURCHASED NEW FROM ROGERS AUTO GROUP IN CHICAGO ON JUNE 3RD. THE BUILD DATE IS FEB 2006. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 414 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160669 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160674 · 2006-06-24 (June 24, 2006)
BOTH FRONT STRUTS LEAKING. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 650 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160674 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160677 · 2006-06-24 (June 24, 2006)
REMOTE DOOR LOCK FAILED TO UNLOCK OR LOCK DOOR AND OPEN TRUNK. I HAVE TO PLACE THE KEY IN THE DOOR LOCK AND THEN PULL IT OUT IN ORDER FOR IT TO WORK. IT FAILS TO OPEN MAYBE 1 OUT OF 30 ATTEMPTS. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160677 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160819 · 2006-06-26 (June 26, 2006)
LEFT FRONT STRUT/SHOCK ABSORBER FAILURE - LEAKS FLUID. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 138 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160819 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10160860 · 2006-06-27 (June 27, 2006)
FRONT STRUTS LEAKING FLUID AND STRUT RUBBING AGAINST FRONT TIRE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 750 miles reported. Look up ODI 10160860 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161029 · 2006-06-29 (June 29, 2006)
BOTH FRONT STRUTS LOST THEIR SEALS AND THE SWAY BAR LINKAGE WAS DAMAGED. THE CAR ONLY HAD 500 MILES AND WAS DRIVEN ACCORDING TO THE RECOMMENDED BREAK-IN. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161029 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161378 · 2006-07-04 (July 4, 2006)
BOTH FRONT STRUTS FAILED ON CAR WITH 2600 MILES. DEALER SAYS IT WILL BE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 2,600 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161378 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.