Vehicle experienced underhood fire while driving.*Mr while passing another vehicle at 68 mph the vehicle made a popping sound and the vehicle's speed reduced. The consumer then noticed smoke emitting from the engine compartment and pulled onto the shoulder. The consumer exited the vehicle with her son and noticed smoke and fire under the vehicle. *Ph *nm
Electrical system
Pontiac 6000 Electrical problems by year
7 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Pontiac 6000's electrical system. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.
Electrical complaints by model year
Latest 6000 electrical complaints
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Alternator light comes on when you put on brake light. *Ak
While driving at any speed or just stopping or parking, vehicle stalled/and cut off without prior warning. Vehicle is at dealer for repairs, and dealer has stated there was a problem with the computer system. *Ak
Electrical parts on vehicle burn for no resaon. Owner indicates problems with taped wiring. Possible cause electrical systems failure intermittently.*Ak
COMPUTER FAILURE.
Had to replace eight computers due to rough idle/stalling. Tt
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