1991 PONTIAC 6000
2 recalls, 6 complaints - 1 TSBs
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
6 total complaints
1 crashes 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS:HUB | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Jun 14, 2004
Incident date: Jun 14, 2004
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
May 20, 2003
Incident date: May 19, 2003
WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE. *JB BOTH FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS ONTO THE BACK SEATS. *SCC *JB
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 26, 1999
Incident date: Apr 1, 1999
NO SUMMARY
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Feb 5, 1998
BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jan 30, 1996
Incident date: Jan 30, 1996
TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY/REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK
WHEELS:HUB
Nov 16, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
WHEEL COVERS DO NOT STAY ON WHEELS. *AK
EPA Fuel Economy, 1991 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 | 28.0 | 22.0 | Regular | $2,800 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 25.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 28.0 | 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.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1991 PONTIAC 6000
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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