2006 Pontiac GTO Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2006 Pontiac GTO logged 216 complaints, ranking worst of the 2 model years with data, driven largely by suspension and wheel/tire issues (93% of complaints, median failure at 875 miles). No recalls have been issued for this year.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 100/100
- #1 of 2 GTO years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 216
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 0
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 3
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- Best nearby year
- —
- no alternative with data
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 14.5 city / 21 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
Top 2006 Pontiac GTO problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires200 (93%)
- Electrical System6 (3%)
- Transmission & Powertrain4 (2%)
- Engine3 (1%)
- Other3 (1%)
- Steering3 (1%)
- Structure & Body2 (1%)
- Airbags1 (0%)
- Brakes1 (0%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Front struts fail or leak seals at very low mileage, in some cases under 500 miles.
- Front strut failure has been accompanied by damage to the sway bar linkage.
- Owners report tire blowouts tied to inner tire wear within the first year of ownership.
- Remote door locks intermittently fail to lock, unlock, or open the trunk.
- One owner reported airbags failed to deploy during a head-on crash at 86,000 miles.
2006 Pontiac GTO recalls
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
2006 Pontiac GTO fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 14.5 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,725
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2006 compared with other GTO years
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Recalls | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | No verdict | 0 | 154 | 0 | 17 |
| 2006 | No verdict | 100 | 216 | 0 | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the most common problem with the 2006 Pontiac GTO?
- Suspension, wheels, and tires account for 93% of complaints (200 of 216), mostly involving front strut failures reported at a median mileage of 875 miles.
- Does the 2006 Pontiac GTO have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists zero recalls for the 2006 Pontiac GTO.
- Is the 2006 Pontiac GTO the worst model year?
- Among the 2 model years with data, the 2006 ranks worst first with 216 complaints versus 154 for the 2005.
- How many crashes or injuries were reported for the 2006 GTO?
- NHTSA data shows 3 crashes and 1 injury reported for the 2006 Pontiac GTO, with no fires or deaths.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2006 Pontiac GTO?
- The EPA rates the 2006 GTO at 17 mpg combined (14.5 city / 21 highway), with an annual fuel cost of $4,725.