Pontiac 6000 1984
Model 6000 made in 1984 by Pontiac got 1 consumer complain there are 8 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to latches/locks/linkages. . The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and parking brake. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, latches/locks/linkages and seats. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 4.3l.
Model 1984
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/29 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/32/25 | $ 892 | 5 | 83 816 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/43/33 | $ 666 | 5 | 83 817 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/29 | $ 750 | 8 | 83 815 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/30/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 83 810 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/32/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 831230 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 27/43/33 | $ 666 | 8 | 83 817 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 750 | 5 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 21/31/24 | $ 892 | 5 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 26/41/31 | $ 693 | 5 | 8310 5 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/43/31 | $ 693 | 5 | 83 819 | |||
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Automatic, 3 gears | 25/39/30 | $ 750 | 8 | 83 824 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 20/29/23 | $ 938 | 8 | 83 8 1 | |||
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 20/31/24 | $ 938 | 8 | 831230 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 3 gears | 26/41/31 | $ 693 | 8 | 8310 5 | |||
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Automatic, 4 gears | 26/43/31 | $ 693 | 8 | 83 819 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 12/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 121095 | ODI | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/29/1985 | 04/01/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace the fuel feed pipe. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 2.5l l4 engines.system: fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TAILGATE - LATCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V053000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1983 to 11/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 46 | 05/10/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/23/1984 | 05/08/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicles may have been wired improperly so that the tailgate lock can be released when the vehicle is not in park or is in motion. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Correct operation of the tailgate lock will be verified. the lock release should operate only when vehicle is in park and the ignition switch is in the run position. if this is not the case, the wiring will be corrected. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles; station wagons equipped with remotetailgate locks.system: structure; door locks.consequences of defect: releasing the lock while the vehicle is in motion couldallow the tailgate to open, resulting in possible ejection of passengerslocated in the rear compartment and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V011000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1983 to 09/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 76586 | 02/24/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/06/1984 | 02/22/1984 | 571 | 207 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. in event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: two door passenger vehicles and light trucks equipped withar9 or av5 bucket seats.system: interior systems, seat back locks.consequences of defect: the seat may fold forward in a crash, and wouldincrease the likelihood of injury to the seat occupant. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE85016 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/03/1984 | 03/22/1985 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 85V034000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PARKING BRAKE | ||||||
| DP89006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/01/1989 | 03/22/1989 | INOPERATIVE PARKING BRAKES | ||
| Inoperative parking brakes | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V178000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| C85007 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/19/1985 | 05/18/1989 | REAR BRAKE LOCKUP | 66V003000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA85046 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/30/1985 | 07/24/1987 | POWER BRAKE ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||
| DP86018 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/05/1986 | 12/19/1986 | POWER STEERING FAILURE | ||
| Power steering failure | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving and the front hood latch came off. tt | |||