2006 Pontiac GTO Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 191about this part
- Share
- 88%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 824miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 191 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Pontiac GTO, 88% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 824 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My tires on my 2006 GTO are wearing on the inside of the tire and blowing out my tire it appears to be rubbing on the struts I have replaced the tires and had alignments done and the new tires are doing the same thing it is a very dangerous situation with a car blowing out a front tire like this I almost caused a sever accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10425143, filed 2011-09, 39,000 miles“Front tires rubbing on the struts/strut bushings worn out on my 2006 Pontiac GTO causing the tires to wear out within 2-3 thousand miles. Dealer repeatedly told me they could find nothing with the car which would cause the excessive front tire wear. Front tires were replaced by the dealer once, but wore out immediately, appox 2-3 thousand miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10182706, filed 2007-02, 7,000 miles“I purchased a 2006 Pontiac GTO and from the start I heard a clunking sound at the front end while driving or slowing to stop. It appears to be the struts or control arms. This does not sound like a car without any problems and my friends have noticed the odd sounds like the car is getting ready to breakdown.”
NHTSA complaint #10248021, filed 2008-11, 14 miles“I purchased a brand Pontiac GTO after only 300 miles I have to replace the struts!!! I have owned the vehicle 10 days & for the last seven of those days its been in service with no promise of getting out anytime soon! I traded in a premium model vehicle for this junk!! Im also concerned that after the problem is fixed it will happen again.”
NHTSA complaint #10163347, filed 2006-07, 300 miles“Oil leaks from both front struts after only 500 miles logged on 2006 Pontiac GTO. Dealer said part is on a national back-order and can not tell me when they will be available. Vehicle has been un-drivable for more than 2 weeks. No loaner was even offered until repairs could be made and I continue to make monthly payments on a $33k vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10166591, filed 2006-08, 2,346 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245395Nov 6, 2023This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing…
- 10141360May 17, 2018This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vibration complaints that are one of the most challenging complaints to accurately…
- 10190337Oct 1, 2017Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and…
Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 2006 Pontiac GTO
19 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Pontiac GTO
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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