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2006 Gulf Stream G-forceProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Gulf Stream G-force, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kTires, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 15, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Gulf Stream G-force has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2006 Gulf Stream G-force recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer

Recall 08V-411 · Aug 15, 2008 · 26,847 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Gulf Stream.

Best & worst years

2006 vs. every other G-force year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the G-force median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What G-force owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 GULF STREAM ENDS-BROOK SUPREME (NA). THE VEHICLE HAS FTS ULTRA CRT TIRES, SIZE ST/225/75/R15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE STEEL BELT SEPARATED FROM THE REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO COMPLETELY BLOW OUT. PRIOR TO OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE…
Complaint 10229061 · May 28, 2008 · 3,100 miles

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