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#9 of 49 See more about the strut issue here: by claires HOST Sep 13, 2006 (8:53 pm)
Pontiac GTO: Strut Problems
#10 of 49 Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [nomoregmjunk] by tripowergto Sep 15, 2006 (3:31 pm)
Replying to: nomoregmjunk (Sep 13, 2006 5:04 pm) My 04 has had perfect reliability. The 06 failing front strut issue has been readily known about for months and is a simple(albeit inconvient)issue to repair. It sounds more like you've had a difficult dealer to deal with then a true GM/GTO issue. Federal law mandates an auto maker MUST provide all parts for a given vehicle for at least 10 yrs.   The GTO is a FANTASTIC automobile. Too bad your unfortunate incident has soured your chances of ever enjoying it. GOOD LUCK!! Replies to this message: nomoregmjunk (Sep 16, 2006 9:44 pm)
#11 of 49 Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [tripowergto] by nomoregmjunk Sep 16, 2006 (9:44 pm)
Replying to: tripowergto (Sep 15, 2006 3:31 pm) As I said, I still like the GTO. It actually handles pretty good, now that it has FUNCTIONING FRONT STRUTS! The handling of the defective struts issue by the dealer, Pontiac, and GM is completely unacceptable. First they tried to convince me that the car was okay to drive, with essentially no functioning front shock absorbing systems. They said they knew nothing about any GTO strut problems. They told me on eight different occasions, over 4 weeks, that struts would be delivered - they just could not seem to get them shipped from the warehouse. Everyone I interfaced with was either dishonest, or grossly incompetent. Without the Internet I may never have learned the truth. To this day, Pontiac/GM has never even bothered to respond to my inquiries. I am a reasonable, fairly easy going guy. All they ever had to do was level with me, and what tell me what they were going to do to fix it. It just seems that GM does not want my business anymore. I don't understand, because I love cars and spend allot of money on them (you should see my garage). At this point, forcing repurchase is a matter of principle. I just wish they would hurry up and complete the repurchase so I can buy something else. I bought the GTO for my daily driver. I am now thinking about an Accord V6 6MT for that purpose. I'll wager Honda wants my business.
#12 of 49 05 goat, reliable so far by elias Oct 19, 2006 (7:33 am)
i've got an 05 M6, 26000 miles so far. it has been reliable. stereo needed an early replacement, and there was too much negative-camber via the factory alignment - i noticed that at 15000 miles. GM paid for an alignment, but it took dealer a week to accomplish it!
#13 of 49 06 reliable so far by roadrunner70 Oct 20, 2006 (4:23 pm)
06 purchased in march no issues at all, but small squeek in steering column. i don't intend to allow dealer to work on this. to no more junk, all i can say is spend some time on other message boards. everyone who owns an 06 toyoto 4 runner has huge vibration problems and toyota won't even addmit is there. the strut issue was bad, but at least it is know, admitted and corrected. that is more than you can say about many other cars with very serious problems. the truth is, is that each manufacturer as problem cars. the gto in my opinion, is not one of them. the bad struts and bushings were addressed. further, even if a radious bushing blows, the fix is very straightforward. i would rather have that kind of problem any day of the week. rr70
#14 of 49 Re: 2004 GTO water leak [mick1] by mick1 Aug 10, 2007 (4:40 pm)
Replying to: mick1 (Sep 03, 2006 7:15 am) update to`water leak, it was finally fixed late last year , carpeting replaced, now I love this car! Replies to this message: hawkeyefan1 (Mar 15, 2008 11:35 am)
#15 of 49 05, 35k, about to go out of warranty, all good by elias Aug 10, 2007 (4:51 pm)
so far so good. one of the best cars i have ever owned, out of MANY. one flaw is no built=in sirius radio. oh, the GAS CAP ratchet/seal failed and no service-engine code happened even though I drove for weeks with an unpressurized tank, and wasting a couple mpg. dealer gave me a new cap under warranty in 5 minutes on a saturday and i was on my way no appointment necessary. also i love the fact that i got a letter from pontiac telling me to check the oil at every fuel stop if i drive like a maniac with massive rpms and engine-braking. meanwhile, it consumes zero oil - 15k extended-service mobil 1. Replies to this message: mick1 (Aug 12, 2007 9:24 am)
#16 of 49 Re: 05, 35k, about to go out of warranty, all good [elias] by mick1 Aug 12, 2007 (9:24 am)
Replying to: elias (Aug 10, 2007 4:51 pm) Hey, I just received a letter from GM 2 days ago that said they are extending the warranty to 10yrs/120kmiles for the GAS CAP! Now the car is a keeper.
#17 of 49 Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [silvergoat] by cappgoat Nov 01, 2007 (10:31 am)
Replying to: silvergoat (Aug 09, 2006 11:08 am) I have just been reading here of some negative comments regarding the 2004-2006 GTO. I bought a 2006 in September of '06 and have nothing but rave reviews from my own experience. Yeah, I had to have the front struts replaced and there have been little things that I have asked the dealer to do, but that is mostly due to how picky I am about ANY car I own. I am sure if I bought the falsely praised Toyota I would be to the dealer as much demanding things be corrected. I have owned Pontiacs of one form or another since 1977 and have nothing but praise for the cars. They are typical American vehicles, yes. But I put 230k on a '77 Grand Prix I bought used and it was still hauling ass when I finally let it go in 2002! Hated to see it go but I had bought a '98 Grand Prix (a SWEET car) and the old fella was just sitting around. I preferred to see him go off on his own and think of him still serving someone well.   Back to my GTO. The quality is a quantum leap from previous GM's I have owned (and GM is about the only brand I have owned since '77, save the VW Rabbit diesel and the lone '88 Toyota Camry wagon. What a piece of crap!)   I have what must be the best Pontiac ealer in the world, Sewell Pontiac here in Dallas. I have NEVER had one issue with their service and I had a Trans Am that had issue from day one. But their service made the experience with my favorite but flawed little T/A enjoyable anyway. So, it all comes down to the quality of the dealership.   To answer whether GM will back up the GTO, YES! With the advent of the G8, which comes from Holden as well, the availibility of parts and service will continue...not to mention it is the law!   So for those who wanna bad mouth the orphan GTO, go ahead....I will drive off and leave you in a cloud of dust and love every minute of it!!!
#18 of 49 Re: Pontiac GTO 2005/2006 How reliable have they been? [jtaco] by goat06ls2 Nov 07, 2007 (10:25 pm)
Replying to: jtaco (Aug 09, 2006 8:10 am) I have an 06. It has almost 9,000 miles on it. No problems of any kind so far. The car is stock except for a Volant cold air kit. Replies to this message: cappgoat (Nov 08, 2007 10:06 am) whatsachevy (Nov 10, 2007 7:09 am) cappgoat (Nov 10, 2007 7:48 am)

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