2006 Pontiac GTO Steering Problems

“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. I had noticed a clunking sound as I went over speed bumps or turned tight like you would in a parking lot for approximately 3 months prior to that. I asked if they were related and the service attendant said possibly, but that all the gtos made noise when cranking the wheel because of the wide tires. …”

“2006 GTO only had the car for 4yrs. Couple days ago it started to leak fluid under the car. Took it in to get checked out and after only 31,500 miles on the car GM technician said that the power steering rack is leaking all the mounts are cracked. Power steering rack needs to be totally replaced!!! Guy also decided to tell me this isn't the first time this kind of car has had a problem! He said the GTO's and g8's have had power steering problems. I said why hasn't there been any recalls? He said GM could possibly have one in the feature. Now I'm stuck with a $1,500 bill the GM knows about. …”

“2006 Pontiac GTO engine failure at 15,000 miles. Front suspension pulls to the left, with tremendous vibration from the steering wheel at highway speeds, vehicle will not hold an alignment. Braking is harsh with further front end vibrations, occasional squealing and drifting from left to right before coming to a complete stop. Can hear the collapsing noise of the compressed strut towers, along with some inner wheel strut rub. The presence of mechanical knocking and popping noise with the vehicle sitting still and just turning the steering wheel from right to left and left to right. …”