1986 PONTIAC 6000
4 recalls, 24 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).
87V093000 Jun 23, 1987
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
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 WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR WOULD RESULT IN A TOTALLOSS OF REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. THE RED BRAKEWARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, ALOSS OF REAR BRAKES AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULDRESULT IN ... Read more
Remedy
THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ELECTRICAL RELAYS AND 30 AMP FUSES WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACED.
Complaint Statistics
24 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 6 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS | 1 |
| SEATS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Feb 12, 2001
Incident date: Nov 30, 2000
THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUB-FRAME THAT SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BROKE (RUSTED OUT MAYBE) AT THE FRONT ,AROUND THE ISOLATORS. THIS DROPPED EVERYTHING DOWN ABOUT 6-8INCHES. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO STEER AND REALLY SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN DRIVEN ANYWHE... Read more
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Aug 24, 2000
GEN MOTORS RACK AND PINION GEARS HAVE BEEN DEFECTIVE SINCE1980 WHEN THEY WERE FIRST PRODUCED. I AM A RETIRED FACTORY SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE FOR GENERAL MOTORS AND I KNOW THIS FOR A FACT. WHEN I WAS IN THE "FIELD" I WAS TOLD UNOFFICIALLY TO MAKE A 'GOODWILL" ADJUSTMENT FOR ANY COMPLAINTS OF RACK AND ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Feb 27, 1998
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Oct 30, 1998
Incident date: Feb 27, 1998
BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jun 11, 1997
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
BRAKES: REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AFTER HAVING REAR BRAKES ,ROTORS , CALIPERS AND PARKING BRAKE CABLES REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Jun 11, 1997
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
BRAKES: REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AFTER HAVING REAR BRAKES ,ROTORS , CALIPERS AND PARKING BRAKE CABLES REPLACED. *AK
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Jun 11, 1997
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
BRAKES: REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AFTER HAVING REAR BRAKES ,ROTORS , CALIPERS AND PARKING BRAKE CABLES REPLACED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 11, 1997
Incident date: Jun 11, 1996
BRAKES: REAR BRAKES AND CALIPERS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND THE PARKING BRAKE DOES NOT WORK AFTER HAVING REAR BRAKES ,ROTORS , CALIPERS AND PARKING BRAKE CABLES REPLACED. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
Jun 6, 1997
Incident date: Jan 6, 1997
SEAT BELTS: THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE. SEIZES, CAUSING THE SEAT BELT TO BE INOPERATIVE.
SEATS
May 2, 1997
Incident date: May 1, 1997
DRIVER SIDE SEAT TRACK AND ANCHORS BROKE, CAUSING THE SEAT TO FALL BACK. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 28, 1997
Incident date: Jan 8, 1997
'COLD POWER STEERING.'
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
RACK AND PINION FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
REAR BRAKES FAILED.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
FUEL INJECTOR FAILURE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE.(OTHER VEHICLES ON 506366,601615)
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Dec 30, 1994
RACK/PINION GEAR FAILED, CAUSING STEERING DIFFICULTY. *DH
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jun 19, 1996
Incident date: Feb 2, 1995
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *SD
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
HEATER CORE FAILED.
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
Apr 4, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
PLASTIC IN WINDSHIELD FROZE, FOLLOWED BY CLOUDINESS/HAZINESS, RESULTING IN POOR VISIBILITY. *DSH
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 9, 1996
RECEIVED RECALL 9 YEARS AGO AND STILL HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Nov 9, 1995
Incident date: Jul 9, 1995
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO ENGINE OVERHEATING AND LEAKING ANTI-FREEZE ONTO HOT ENGINE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT). *AK
Fire
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Oct 3, 1995
Incident date: Sep 15, 1995
CALLER INVOLVED IN RECALLED NO. 87V093000, ON ABS BRAKES - HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR FAILURE, REPAIRED VEHICLE IN 1990, SAME PART HAS FAILED AGAIN 9/95. TT THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MAKES REPLACEMENT PARTS. *YH
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Aug 18, 1995
Incident date: Feb 1, 1995
WHEN DRIVING CAR IT WOULDN'T SHIFT GEARS UP . TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Feb 2, 1995
Incident date: Feb 2, 1995
RACK AND PINION STEERING HAS GONE OUT AT 57K MILES. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1986 PONTIAC 6000
| Trim / Engine | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | Fuel Type | Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 19.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 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) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 24.0 | 19.0 | Regular | $3,300 |
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