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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2006 Pontiac GTO.
Owner complaints (216)
Owners filed 216 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Pontiac GTO (3 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 4 model years of this model, it ranks #2 for the most complaints (median 216).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 191 | |
| Tires | 19 | |
| Electrical system | 6 | |
| Power train | 4 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | |
| Steering | 3 | |
| Equipment | 2 | |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2006 Pontiac GTO.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Pontiac GTO 2-DR. | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2006 Pontiac GTO version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTO 6.0 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $5,150 |
| GTO 6.0 L Manual 6-spd | 15 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.