MYRModel Year Report

2006 Pontiac GTO

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2006 Pontiac GTO
BUILT 2026-09-02

Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac GTO Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 2004: 245 complaints 2004 2005: 154 complaints 2005 2006: 216 complaints 2006
2006: 216 complaints
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YearComplaints
2004245
2005154
2006216

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

SUSPENSION 94%

94% of complaints: suspension — 202 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and macpherson strut.

CRASH
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HELLO, I WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOU A COMPLAINT CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF MY VEHICLE. I OWN A 2006 PONTIAC GTO. MY CAR CURRENTLY HAS UNDER 25K MILES ON IT AND I HAVE ALREADY HAD TWO SETS OF TIRES BLOW OUT ON ME DUE TO INNER TIRE WEAR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100819

I TOOK MY 2006 GTO INTO THE DEALER IN JAN. 2009 FOR SOME WARRANTY REPAIR WORK ON THE FAN SWITCH. WHILE PERFORMING A SAFETY INSPECTION THE DEALER NOTICED THE RIGHT FRONT STRUT WAS RUBBING ON THE TIRE AND CAUSING SIGNIFICANT WEAR ON THE INNER TREAD.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090615

Also filed under STEERING

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing tread/belt and pressure monitoring and regulating systems.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 3%

3% of complaints: electrical system — 7 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing switch and ignition.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140808

POWER TRAIN 2%

2% of complaints: power train — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing clutch assembly and pedal/hand lever(motorcycle).

STEERING 1%

1% of complaints: steering — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20070216 — PE (closed 20070808)

FRONT STRUT TO TIRE INTERFERENCE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Pontiac GTO — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (202 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for tires issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (7 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 Pontiac GTO reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Pontiac GTO?

The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 94% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Pontiac GTO have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.