MYRModel Year Report

2006 Pontiac GTO

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2006 Pontiac GTO
BUILT 2026-08-02

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

SUSPENSION 33%

33% of complaints: suspension — 72 distinct reports on file.

CRASH
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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

SUSPENSION 32%

32% of complaints: suspension — 70 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 25%

25% of complaints: suspension — 54 distinct reports on file.

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

TIRES 8%

8% of complaints: tires — 17 distinct reports on file.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2%

2% of complaints: electrical system — 5 distinct reports on file.

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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

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 (72 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (70 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (54 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:front, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Pontiac GTO have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.