10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 6,788 miles
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Front struts failed.
- Austin, TX, USA
Both front struts blown out and leaking on my 06 Pontiac GTO.
- Barnegat, NJ, USA
Somewhere between 300 and 400 miles on vehicle the driver side strut began to leak. The oil has damaged the under coating. Was told 6 to 8 weeks for part to come in.
- Bradley, IL, USA
One week after owning vehicle, noticed leak spots on driveway. After researching on internet car forums, was informed common occurrence for build dates Jan-Apr '06. Took to dealership to inspect and was told driver side strut is leaking. Told there is a 2-3 month wait due to high demand. On 7/29, strut finally blew while traveling on interstate causing a jolting sensation at high speed. Will take to dealer service dept on Monday (7/31) in order to get loaner vehicle due to the 2-3 month wait told to me by dealer. I travel 35 miles to work one way so this is a very troublesome issue. A recall on these struts is way overdue before someone gets hurt or killed due to these blowouts.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
Built 01/2006 GTO - both front struts have failed, resulting in strut oil coating underbody and wheel wells.
- Kenosha, WI, USA
The two front struts on the car leak oil, which causes strut failure. The car had 800 miles on it when it first started. The replacement struts are on backorder. The car is unsafe to drive due to the struts being bad, and must sit at the dealership until the parts come in. Dealer did give a rental.
- Inola, OK, USA
Right front strut leaking oil on sway bar bushings. Jan 06 build date. ~700 miles on odometer.
- Monroe, OH, USA
Both front struts blew out.
- Greenville, SC, USA
2006 Pontiac GTO normal driving 35-40 mph front end struts both driver and passenger side failed. No accident, vehicle has between 500 and 600 miles on it. Returned to dealership for warranty replacement was told they would order the parts no idea how long it would take to get.
- Fayetteville, NC, USA
Right front strut on my 2006 GTO. Strut was collapsed and leaking. There is a GM information memo on this - pic4141. Car had 1200 miles on it, I am waiting a week and due to many other GTO having this problem, I am still waiting for a part.
- Leesburg, VA, USA
Front drivers side strut is leaking fluid all over wheel and garage floor. Car has only 430 miles on it 3 weeks old. Dealer said they would try to see me Thursday July 27th.
- Charleston, SC, USA
Had vehicle for less than a week. Front end noise at 300 miles. Replaced the two front struts. Vehicle driven to shop 7-1-06. Didn't receive vehicle back until 7-24-06. After replacing the front shocks under warranty I am still getting front end noise.
- Scottsdale, AZ, USA
Both front struts failed on car with 2600 miles. Dealer says it will be replaced under warranty.
- Palm Bay, FL, USA
- Bellevue, NE, USA