1990 PONTIAC 6000
2 recalls, 12 complaints
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.
92V124000 Sep 1, 1992
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Defect Description
THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.
Consequence
THE HIGH CURRENT CAUSED BY THE ELECTRICAL SHORT WELDS THECIRCUIT BREAKER ELEMENTS TOGETHER IN THE CLOSED POSITION, LEAVING THE CIRCUITUNPROTECTED AND GENERATING SUFFICIENT HEAT TO BURN THE WIRE INSULATION ANDIGNITE THE SEAT CUSHION MATERIAL.
Remedy
REPAIR ANY ABRADED WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS USING A WIRING HARNESS CLIP.
Complaint Statistics
12 total complaints
1 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | 1 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE | 1 |
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Jun 21, 2004
Incident date: Jun 21, 2004
CONSUMER ADJUSTED HEAT MODULE ON DEFORESTER, AND CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HEATER SWITCH MODULE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Feb 17, 1999
ELECTRICAL PARTS ON VEHICLE BURN FOR NO RESAON. OWNER INDICATES PROBLEMS WITH TAPED WIRING. POSSIBLE CAUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS FAILURE INTERMITTENTLY.*AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Apr 7, 1998
Incident date: Mar 5, 1998
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED SUDDEN ACCELERATION RESULTING IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT AND INJURY TO CONSUMER.
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 21, 1997
Incident date: Jul 7, 1996
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON NORMAL ROAD CONDTIONS THE PEDAL IS HARD AND THERE IS NO BRAKING ABILITY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER (4) TIMES IN (3) MONTHS SINCE 1990. NEW BRAKE PADS WERE PUT ON AT 28,000 MILES IN 1993 OR 1994. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Feb 21, 1997
Incident date: Jul 7, 1996
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON NORMAL ROAD CONDTIONS THE PEDAL IS HARD AND THERE IS NO BRAKING ABILITY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER (4) TIMES IN (3) MONTHS SINCE 1990. NEW BRAKE PADS WERE PUT ON AT 28,000 MILES IN 1993 OR 1994. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 23, 1996
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, CAR SLID AND THERE NO BRAKE . PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jun 12, 1996
Incident date: May 18, 1996
PLASTIC FUEL LINE HOSE DISLODGED FROM METAL FUEL LINE, CAUSING A FUEL LEAK. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jan 31, 1996
THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE WON'T LOCK . TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Dec 19, 1995
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
RECALL RELATED, 95V173000, INTERIOR SYSTEM RESTRAINT, PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABE THROUGH DEALERSHIP OR MANUFACTURER. TT
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Nov 17, 1995
Incident date: Sep 20, 1995
HAD AN ACCIDENT, DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BROKE AND DRIVER HIT PASSENGER DOOR. TT
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Apr 13, 1995
Incident date: Jul 1, 1994
LEFT REAR CALIPER LOCKED UP, DAMAGING ROTORS. *SKD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Mar 27, 1995
Incident date: May 1, 1992
ABS BRAKE SYSTEM FAILED 3 TIMES, VEHICLE VEERS TO THE LEFT WHEN BRAKE APPLIED, REPLACE VALVE BLOCK TWICE/HYDRAULIC PRESSURE UNIT, TO NO AVAIL. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1990 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) | 20.0 | 29.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 22.0 | 18.0 | Regular | $3,450 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 27.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
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