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1982-1991 · 10 model years
Pontiac 6000 Problems by year
Owners have filed 94 complaints about the Pontiac 6000 across 10 model years, and it has 17 recalls. The 1987 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (19), while 1983 has far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the steering, followed by the seats & seat belts.
- Complaints
- 94
- Recalls
- 17
- Crashes
- 6
- Fires
- 5
- Injuries
- 3
- Deaths
- 1
6000 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common 6000 problems
Pontiac 6000 recalls 17
These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "Seat belt assembly anchorages."
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
Fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly.
Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks.
The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. Additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to...
Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and mounting could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mph frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212.
The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out...
The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out...
The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage...
The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. This interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.
Vehicles may have been wired improperly so that the tailgate lock can be released when the vehicle is not in park or is in motion.
Covers1984 Pontiac 6000
Latest 6000 complaints
1985 Pontiac 6000 ste. I experienced the same type of acceleration problem toyota is having. It happened three times. The first time I was merging into traffic from an on-ramp. The throttle stuck full open. I stood on the brake pedal with both feet while grasping the steering wheel. I managed to slow the car before impact by pressing the emergency brake and at the last moment placing the transmission in neutral. The throttle functioned normally after the transmission was placed in neutral. After this event the...
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acceleration problem repeated itself 2 times before I donated the car to a local charity. On those occasions I simply placed the transmission in neutral. I also noted this problem on the title and advised the charity of my experience. This happened over one year ago. I report it at this time because it is relevant to the existing toyota problem. If additional information would help resolve this problem I'm willing to provide more detail. *Tr
Fuel tank fuel lines and brake lines are rusting. Fuel tank is seeping gasoline when full.
Consumer adjusted heat module on deforester, and consumer noticed smoke coming from the heater switch module. *Ak
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *Ak
Consumer stated that engine cradle cracked at the control arm. There was a recall on the 1988 models, but this vehicle was not included. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop, and was told that engine cradle cracked, and it would be expensive to fix the engine cradle. *Ak
This is referring to a current recall that needs to be expanded. Your current recall # is 88v048000 under the nhtsa guidelines. This recall includes cars for one month of production for one year. The problem exists in all years of the car, 88 and earlier. I am a member of a club that has over 200 members with this problem on there car. I have been trying to contact you phone, but has been busy from 12 midnight, to 12 midnight. This is a very serious problem and I can provide evidence to support this claim. In 1989...
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gm upgraded their engine cradle with a support bracket to prevent this problem from occuring. My question is, what about the 10 of thousands of cars still on the road to today that have this problem, and could be potentially fatal for a number of people.*Ak
Questions about the Pontiac 6000
Which Pontiac 6000 years have the most problems?
Which Pontiac 6000 years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Pontiac 6000 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the steering (19), seats & seat belts (18), brakes (15) most often.
How many recalls does the Pontiac 6000 have?
NHTSA lists 17 recalls across all Pontiac 6000 model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data