2006 Pontiac GTO Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2006 Pontiac GTO, and owners have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2006 Pontiac GTO. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2006 Pontiac GTO have filed 216 complaints with NHTSA; 3 describe a crash. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 9,686 miles. Complaints peaked in 2006 with 132 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“My 2006 pontiac cable shifter was inspected some time on november 2014! Problem is the cable shifter on may 1 2016! The cable shifter was out of position and my car woudn't start! If the tabs were to”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 4, 2016 · Power train
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 pontiac gto. While parked, the vehicle failed to shift from the neutral position. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the clutch sl”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 13, 2015 · Power train
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2006 Pontiac GTO. Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 16–18 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14–15 / 19–23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Compact Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 6 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd; Manual 6-spd |
Compare Pontiac GTO model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac GTO model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1967 Pontiac GTO | 1 | 0 |
| 1968 Pontiac GTO | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Pontiac GTO | 0 | 245 |
| 2005 Pontiac GTO | 0 | 154 |
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | 0 | 216 |
Checking a specific 2006 Pontiac GTO
How do I know if my 2006 Pontiac GTO has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.