Gto (2006)
Reliability Score
Complaints by Engine Code
LS2
6.0L 8-cylView details
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Pontiac Gto Unidentified Engine
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LX9
3.5L 6-cylView details
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LS1
5.7L 8-cylView details
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LD8
4.6L 8-cylView details
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Owner Complaints by System
Complaints owners filed with NHTSA about the Pontiac Gto, counted across every engine. A complaint can name more than one system.
What to check on a used 2006 Pontiac Gto
On a used 2006 Pontiac Gto, the systems with the most NHTSA owner complaints are the suspension (191), the wheels and tires (24) and the electrical system (6). Each one has an inspection step below, with counts as of 2026-10-12. A complaint is an owner report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
- Drive over a speed bump and a rough patch at 15 to 20 mph with the radio off.Safety. NHTSA has 191 owner complaints on the 2006 Pontiac Gto about the suspension.
- Measure the tread on all four tires, read the date codes and look at each wheel.Safety. NHTSA has 24 owner complaints on the 2006 Pontiac Gto about the wheels and tires.
- Switch on every electrical item in turn: lights, windows, locks, wipers, climate fan, screen and power outlets.Costly repair. NHTSA has 6 owner complaints on the 2006 Pontiac Gto about the electrical system.
- Accelerate gently through every gear, then once at full throttle. Shift into Reverse and back to Drive.Costly repair. NHTSA has 4 owner complaints on the 2006 Pontiac Gto about the transmission and drivetrain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most common 2006-2006 Pontiac Gto complaints?
Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Pontiac Gto. The systems they name most often are the suspension, the wheels and tires and the electrical system.
Is the 2006-2006 Pontiac Gto a good used car?
That depends on the model year, the mileage and the maintenance history of the car in front of you. Owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006-2006 Pontiac Gto. Check which systems they name most often and whether a recall is still open on that car.
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006-2006 Pontiac Gto have?
NHTSA has 216 owner complaints on file for the 2006-2006 Pontiac Gto as of the latest data pull. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect, and counts rise with sales.
What recalls affect the 2006-2006 Pontiac Gto?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2006-2006 Pontiac Gto.
What should I check before buying a used Pontiac Gto?
Run the VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm every open recall has been done. Look hardest at the suspension, the wheels and tires and the electrical system, the systems owners complain about most. Ask for maintenance records, have an independent mechanic inspect the car and run a vehicle history report for prior accidents and title issues.
Does the Gto have NHTSA crash test ratings?
NHTSA has not published crash test ratings for the 2006 Pontiac Gto. Not all vehicles are tested each year. For the latest NHTSA safety information, visit nhtsa.gov/ratings.
Data from NHTSA federal complaints database. 216 complaints analyzed. Data confidence: high. Last updated: 2026-10-12.