1985 PONTIAC 6000
2 recalls, 5 complaints
06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
84V132000 Oct 16, 1984
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:SPRINGS
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 crashes 1 fires 1 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 11, 2010
Incident date: Jul 28, 2008
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 SLO... Read more
STEERING
Dec 23, 1997
Incident date: Aug 24, 1996
WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 40 MPH, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND STRUCK TWO SMALL TREES ACROSS THE LANE. DRIVER WAS KILLED INSTANTLY SINCE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HER. *AK
Crash
1 deaths
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 22, 1997
Incident date: Nov 26, 1996
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Fire
TIRES
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1996
KELLY SPRINGFIELD CAUSE VIBRATION.. (SIZE P185/75 R14)
WHEELS
Oct 10, 1996
Incident date: Aug 3, 1996
WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
Crash
EPA Fuel Economy, 1985 PONTIAC 6000
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 23.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 31.0 | 26.0 | Diesel | $3,000 |
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,600 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 4.3L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 23.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Diesel | $3,000 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Midsize Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, PONTIAC 6000
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
DP89006
Opened: Mar 1, 1989 , Closed: Mar 22, 1989
INOPERATIVE PARKING BRAKES
INOPERATIVE PARKING BRAKES
PONTIAC 6000 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the PONTIAC 6000 across all model years (1982, 1991).
26
Total Recalls
121
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
7
Reported Crashes
5
Reported Fires
1
Reported Deaths