1989 PONTIAC 6000
2 recalls, 22 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).
95V173000 Sep 15, 1995
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
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."
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: IN A COLLISON, STRESS CAN CAUSE THE ATTACHMENT METAL TO TEAR AND ALLOW THE ANCHORAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. THE SAFETY BELT MAY NOT PROTECT AN OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
Complaint Statistics
22 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| SEATS | 2 |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
TIRES
Sep 17, 2002
Incident date: Jul 15, 2002
WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE MEDIAN WALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, FRONT LEFT BUMPER AND FRONT END (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 23, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Dec 14, 2000
Incident date: Aug 1, 2000
WHEN DRIVING REAR BRAKES PULSATE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PASSENGER'S SIDE CALIPERS WERE INOPERABLE. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Apr 27, 2000
Incident date: Apr 21, 2000
ALTERNATOR LIGHT COMES ON WHEN YOU PUT ON BRAKE LIGHT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Aug 31, 1999
Incident date: Aug 24, 1999
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
TIRES
Oct 14, 1998
Incident date: Jul 3, 1998
VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE DRIVER PROCEDED TO TRAVEL EASTBOUND ON HIGHWAY WHEN CONSUMER FINALLY PULLED OVER TIRE CAUGHT ON FIRE SPREADING TO THE WHOLE CAR. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.
Fire
WHEELS:RIM
May 18, 1998
Incident date: Jul 1, 1996
RUBBER RIM ON LEFT FRONT TIRE FLEW OFF, CAUSING DRIVER'S SIDE MIRROR TO BROKE.
SEATS
Nov 25, 1997
Incident date: Oct 1, 1997
THE FRONT LEFT SEAT BRACKET BROKE, IT CRACKED ACROSS THE RIVET HOLE, CAUSING SEAT TO ROCK BACK AND FORTH. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 27, 1997
PLASTIC COVER OF SEAT BELT BUCKLE BROKE.
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Aug 15, 1996
RIGHT FRONT SEAT BELT RATCHET MISADJUSTED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
IGNIITION FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
POWER STEERING FAILED. *SD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
IGNIITION FAILED. *SD
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM FAILED. *SD
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Feb 22, 1996
Incident date: Jan 31, 1996
POWER STEERING FAILED. *SD
SEATS
Nov 2, 1995
THE DRIVER SEAT ANCHOR IS BROKEN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Oct 27, 1995
Incident date: Sep 15, 1995
REAR SHOULDER SEAT BELT CRACKED SPLIT BROKEN. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 21, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER CAME OFF. *AW
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
May 18, 1995
Incident date: Mar 21, 1995
DRIVER'S SEAT BELT FAILS TO RETRACT.
TIRES
Mar 23, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1992
TWO GOODYEAR UNIROYAL TIRES BLEW OUT. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Feb 23, 1995
Incident date: Feb 19, 1995
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 50K MILES. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1989 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 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,650 |
| 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 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 16.0 | 22.0 | 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