While driving down the freeway the inside edge of the right front tire was sliced off by the strut which rubs against the tire. Almost lost control on the freeway. The tire was sliced down to the metal cords. The other tires also show the same unusual wear pattern. It is hard to notice this unique tire wear because it is on the hidden inside edge. I found out after this happened, it is a common problem on the 2004-2006 pontiac gto. Someone is going to get killed by this defect someday.
2006 Pontiac Gto suspension complaints
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At approximately 5,000 miles, I noticed tire wear on the inside of both front tires of my 2006 gto where the tread meets the sidewall. I contacted my local dealer, who aligned the front suspension. I also rotated the tires every 5,000 miles. Now, at 17,000 miles, the two tires which are now in the rear both are split at the junction of the sidewall and the tread. One tire went completely flat. This happened at about 60 MPH. The other has only started leaking. This is the result of the tire contact with the strut, as indicated by the very close tolerance between the two, and the lack of paint on the strut in that location.
2006 pontiac gto. Strut failure. Have had the car for less than 10 months and the struts have failed. Have read that this is a problem with this make and model. This could cause fatal car wrecks, suspension is important for vehicle stability.
The federal safety agency report, numerous web sites, television reports are all reporting premature or excessive tire wear on the pontiac gto. I requested an independent certified mechanic inspection. Mechanic reports wheel alignment readings on my gto show "not recommended" or excessive camber on the front wheels, which is causing excessive or premature tire wear. If not corrected the condition will cause premature tire failure.
Normal driving and after only 2900 miles, both front struts leaking oil and damaged the link bushings. Vehicles ride became very rough and noisy. Dealer replaced all parts and repaired it under warranty but would not elaborate on the cause of the failure. Did not return old parts.
06 pontiac gto front passenger tire was shredded on the inside from strut rub. Front passenger side strut found to be leaking after the tire blew out driving down the highway at the posted speed of 70mph on 5-26-07. There was a complete ring ground all the way around the inside front tire when it was pulled from the car. The dealer states that there are no strut rub issues but reluctantly replaced only the passenger side strut and tire. My concern is that I may have another safety issue with the driver side strut and tire if it fails that may cause more than just minor repairs to the car. Dealer provided gm paperwork that states only struts with manufacturer dates between 1/16/06 & 5/4/06 are affected and any others should not be replaced.
Front struts continued to make failure noises - was checked by dealership numerous times , each time I was told that this noise was due to high performance tires and 18 inch rims that came on the car. This noises were equivalent to blown struts. This start on the first couple of weeks of purchasing the car. 2006 pontiac gto w/ 6 speed.
Took the vehicle to dealer for oil change and tire rotation. I inspected the vehicle myself while on the lift in service bay. Both front struts were leaking fluid ,and tire had rubbed paint off the struts.
4000 miles on 2006 pontiac gto and the front struts were leaking fluid.
New 2006 pontiac gto with 3700 miles. Both front tires were rubbing against the struts straight from the factory. I could feel the drag , and the local tire shop removed the front wheels to check it out, and saw the wear onthe struts from where the tires were rubbing.
Tires rubbing struts and wearing the inside of tires down. Tires then shred and blow. Struts are also leaking fluid. This is a major safety issue ,and they need to have a recall on this before a vehicle blows a tire and flips and kills someone.
Right front tire is rubbing against front strut, wearing out side of tire. Vehicle is being brought into the dealer under warranty for repair. Based on widely known information, concern is that this is a repetitive problem.
Mechanical contact between right front tire and suspension strut, excessive negative camber of wheel assembly, resulted in accelerated uneven and excessive tire wear. If not corrected ,this problem could lead to sudden air loss due to mechanical wear of the tire against the strut, or loss of vehicle control due to excessively worn tires. This issue was addressed in the federal safety agency preliminary evaluation, pe07-010.
2006 pontiac gto blown right-front strut (at approx. 3180 miles) flatbed towed to dealership burns pontiac -gmc truck, inc. 500 w rte 70 marlton, nj 08053 phone: 856‑983‑6060 fax: 856‑983‑4770.
Tire rubbing on front strut - had to replace tires and strut and get front end alignment.
Bought new 2006 pontiac gto in june 2006 from hardin pontiac, anaheim, ca. Brought vehicle back to dealer in july for squeaking brakes and misalignment. Brought vehicle back to dealer again in august 2006 for failed front struts, destroyed bushings, misalignment, and continued brake squealing problem. Two service reps at dealer (ernie and matt) informed me they had no replacement struts until october 2006. Service rep (matt) recommended I drive the car in this condition during a 3,200 mile vacation trip. I declined due to safety and creating more damage to the car. Dealer would not put me in a rental car despite warranty. I then offered to pay for the aftermarket replacements, covering the difference in oem and aftermarket parts myself. I provided dealer with all information concerning aftermarket parts, along with installation instructions and technical contact information. The dealer service manager (darin) agreed to put me in a rental vehicle until the aftermarket parts could be installed. The dealer then waited more than a week to order the aftermarket parts, at which time they became backordered for an additional two weeks. I then was forced, because of dealer delays, to cover the rental car. I finally picked up my car some five weeks after taking it in for installation of aftermarket parts. I found (and have documentation to prove) that my car had been driven for 90 miles with bad struts while in the dealer's possession. I also had to pay for the rental car. I was told by the gen mgr at hardin pontiac this was because his regional mgr would not authorize the rental car to be paid, even though this was authorized prior to rental by the service dept mgr at the same dealer. I have since learned that the installation of the aftermarket parts was not done per written instructions provided by myself and the manufacturer, which has caused the aftermarket components to fail, and premature wear on the tires.
Vehicle: 2006 pontiac gto passenger side radius rod bushing failed after less than 600 miles. Only noticed due to oil leaking from the bushing. I believe the drivers side bushing failed as well, but could not prove it. General condition of the two bushings was the same with indication the oil had already leaked out, but did not see the oil leak.
Worn tire tread with only 20,000 miles , had to pay for alignment and parts. Was told these cars needed to have an alignment every 6 months.
2006 pontiac gto strut braces on both left and right sides rub onto tires causing inside of tires to have significant wear. Very concerned for the health of myself and my family.
Front tires rubbing on the struts/strut bushings worn out on my 2006 pontiac gto causing the tires to wear out within 2-3 thousand miles. Dealer repeatedly told me they could find nothing with the car which would cause the excessive front tire wear. Front tires were replaced by the dealer once, but wore out immediately, appox 2-3 thousand miles.
Bought 2006 gto w/ 50 miles on it. At 270 miles front struts failed by leaking oil and clunking in suspension. Dealer says they'll try to get parts.. Have read that there is another strut mfg that will match gm warranty "gto forum".
2006 pontiac gto - right front (passenger side) tire making contact with strut. There is a groove being worn into the tire. Car has factory 17" tires, car has 1,200 miles. This is a problem that has been well documented to gm. This can cause a tire failure and potential injury/death.
The front struts on my car broke, and leaked fluid all over. The dealer said I was responsible however, and made me repair them even though I did not break them. Looking into this issue, I found out that this car has horrendous issues with their struts, which are defective. Even though the struts are defective, however they have not issued a recall, and the dealer has made me pay to fix them twice. The struts failed on two separate occasions. This could be a seriously dangerous problem, in regards to handling of the car, and car dealers across the country I have found out are telling people it is safe to drive the vehicle while replacement parts are available, which has been taking months.
Right front stabilizer broke. Now both struts leaking, parts will not be in from australia for 3 weeks. What else is wrong because of the delay
Oil from the left front struts are leaking into the wheel well. The dealership informed me that it is safe to drive the vehicle even with the defective strut, but driving condition may worsen due to the continuing leakage of the strut. The dealer ordered the struts but claimed that the delivery may take more than one month. So in conclusion, the automobile, by the dealer's suggestion, is safe for driving even with a defective suspension part for more than one month.
Both front struts leaking oil on 06 gto at 875 miles. Due to concern of leaking oil contaminating front brake pads and concern for safe operation, said vehicle has been parked/taken out of service until further instructions from dealer. No replacement parts available as of this date.
Drivers side front strut leaking oil. Front sway bar end link bushings assembled on drivers side wrong. Washer on lower bushing was installed on top of bushing instead of below allowing bushing to fall away from sway bar.
2006 brand new pontiac gto , struts blew out and oil all over braking system. Car is thes than 1 month old.
Front end strut and bushing failure.
Struts leaking on 06 gto with 350 miles.
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