1988 PONTIAC 6000
3 recalls, 21 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).
88V164000 Oct 18, 1988
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
88V048000 Apr 1, 1988
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
Defect Description
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.
Consequence
THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.
Complaint Statistics
21 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 2 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | 1 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
Oct 24, 2000
Incident date: Aug 17, 1998
FIRST TRANSAXLE WAS REPLACED AT 175K MILES BECAUSE THIRD GEAR WAS SLIPPING, THE REPLACEMENT IS NOW DOING THE SAME, CONSUMER HAS TO START OUT IN FIRST GEAR AND THE REVERSE DOESN'T WORK. *ET
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 30, 1999
WHEN THE BRAKEIS WERE APPLIED THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND GAVE NO RESPNOSE, TO GET A RESPONSE , PEDAL HAS TO BE PUMPED HARD. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM DEACTIVATED SO THAT THE REGULAR BRAKE WOULD WORK PROPERLY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Sep 23, 1999
Incident date: Sep 20, 1997
COLD WEATHER POWER STEERING FAILURE. LEAKING SEALS. REPLACEMENT OF RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP. NEW RACK AND PINION FAILED AGAIN WITH ONSET OF COLD WEATHER.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
Sep 23, 1999
Incident date: Sep 20, 1997
COLD WEATHER POWER STEERING FAILURE. LEAKING SEALS. REPLACEMENT OF RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP. NEW RACK AND PINION FAILED AGAIN WITH ONSET OF COLD WEATHER.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 7, 1999
STEEL FUEL LINE IS RUSTED, AND IS CAUSING A LEAK BY THE REAR OF THE GAS TANK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mar 2, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1990
FRONT SWAY BAR BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY AND SWAY TO THE RIGHT. ALSO TRANS AXLE MALFUNCTIONED.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR
Mar 2, 1999
Incident date: Oct 1, 1990
FRONT SWAY BAR BROKE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO SHIMMY AND SWAY TO THE RIGHT. ALSO TRANS AXLE MALFUNCTIONED.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
RACK AND PINION FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
FUEL INJECTION FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: Jul 12, 1996
PROBLEM W/FUEL TANK.. (2ND VEHICLE ON 506366)
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Apr 1, 1996
Incident date: Oct 15, 1992
DRIVER AND PASSENGER PLASTIC PIECE ON SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM HAVE BROKEN OFF; SEAT BELTS WILL NOT STAY LOCKED; OFTEN DIFFICULT TO LOCK>AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Oct 24, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT SHOULDER AND LAP BELT. TT
SEAT BELTS
Oct 24, 1995
Incident date: Oct 1, 1995
PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT RETRACT SHOULDER AND LAP BELT. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Aug 29, 1995
Incident date: Jun 12, 1994
THE BACKSEAT SEATBELT BEHIND THE DRIVER DOES NOT WORK AT ALL AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT LATCH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Aug 29, 1995
Incident date: Jun 12, 1994
BACKSEAT SEATBELT BUCKLE BEHIND THE DRIVER IS STUCK AND DOES NOT WORK ALL. THE FRONT PASSENGER SEATBELT DOES NOT LATCH BECAUSE PLASTIC COVER FELL OFF.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jul 17, 1995
Incident date: Jul 10, 1995
THE HEAD GASKETS SEALS WILL NOT TIGHTEN UP SO WATER GETS IN THE OIL AND NOW THE CAR WILL NOT RUN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 16, 1995
Incident date: Feb 15, 1993
DURING COLD WEATHER DIFFICULTY IN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 3, 1995
Incident date: Jan 25, 1995
ABS BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED WITH HARD PEDAL PRIOR TO FAILURE WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Jan 20, 1995
Incident date: Dec 23, 1994
HAD TO REPLACE EIGHT COMPUTERS DUE TO ROUGH IDLE/STALLING. TT
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Jan 12, 1995
Incident date: Jan 12, 1995
COLD POWER STEERING. *AK
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 12, 1995
Incident date: Jan 12, 1995
HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1988 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) | 21.0 | 29.0 | 24.0 | Regular | $2,550 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 27.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 2.8L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 21.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
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