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2006 Pontiac GTO repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (40%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (10%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 20 repairs.
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2006 Pontiac GTO repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (15%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 6-speed manual RWD

Pontiac GTO in California, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2022
Aug 2011

65000 mi

US $500
Replaced cracked radiator 
Oct 2012

96000 mi

US $1300
Pressure Plate replaced 
Aug 2013

120000 mi

US $500
Radiator replaced 
Jul 2015

120000 mi

US $300
ECM wiring replaced 
Aug 2015

125000 mi

US $1500
Clutch replaced 
Feb 2017

130000 mi

US $300
AC compressor replaced 
Nov 2017

135000 mi

US $25
Heater control valve replaced 
Nov 2021

13500 mi

US $40
Thermostat replaced 
Pontiac GTO in New York, United States
Jul 2018 - Sep 2018
Sep 2018

37000 mi

US $400
Slave cylinder on Transmission failed. Replaced Slave Cylinder, Flywheel, pressure plate and Clutch. Only Slave cylinder was necessary. 
Pontiac GTO in New Jersey, United States
Jun 2022 - Jun 2022
Jun 2022

54000 mi

US $400
Replaced water pump, thermostat, upper and lower radiator hoses and radiator cap 
Pontiac GTO in Oregon, United States
- Jan 2007
Jan 2007

30 mi
Front struts replaced by dealer before purchase. GM campaign for leaking struts. 
Pontiac GTO in Texas, United States
- Sep 2015
Sep 2015

42000 mi

US $1235
Replaced drive shaft due to failure of rubber carrier bearing 
Pontiac GTO in Illinois, United States
Jun 2007 - Jan 2022
Oct 2007

16047 mi
Replaced Differential Carrier due to excessive noise Replaced Steering Wheel Trim Piece 
Jun 2018

52000 mi

US $750
CV shafts replaced with upgraded parts due to one noisy CV joint. 
Pontiac GTO in Georgia, United States
- Aug 2008
Aug 2008

26000 mi
Transmission replaced under warranty for difficulty shifting into reverse. 

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2006 Pontiac GTO 2dr Coupe

400-horsepower 6.0L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

Pontiac GTO in Texas, United States
- Feb 2009
Jul 2008

24000 mi
Differential replaced 
Jan 2009

30000 mi
Head Gaskets Needed replacing 
Feb 2009

31000 mi
Steering Rack leak/replaced steering rack 
Pontiac GTO in Florida, United States
Jun 2011 - Jun 2018
May 2011

25000 mi

US $2000
Needle bearings fell out of rocker arm 

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2006 Pontiac GTO Repair Histories

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