Pontiac 6000 1985
Model 6000 made in 1985 by Pontiac got 7 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, steering and tires. The car had some investigations: exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, vehicle speed control. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 4.3l.
Model 1985
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 5 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 816 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/26/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/28/22 | 22/36/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 5 | 84 8 6 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/35/29 | 29/45/34 | D | $ 621 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/29/25 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 8 | 8410 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 8 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 84 8 9 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/34/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 8 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/35/29 | 29/45/34 | D | $ 621 | 8 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/32/27 | 26/42/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 5 | 840820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/34/29 | 29/44/34 | D | $ 621 | 5 | 84 820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/29/25 | 24/37/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 8 | 8410 2 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/25/21 | 20/32/24 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 84 828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 8 | 84 820 |
| ( 4.3L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/34/29 | 29/44/34 | D | $ 621 | 8 | 84 820 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - SPRINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V132000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1984 to 09/01/1984 | V (Vehicle) | 2130 | 10/23/1984 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/16/1984 | 11/07/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. this interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will inspect vehicles and improve the clearance between the accelerator linkage and throttle body casing if needed, at no charge to owner. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 2.8 liter multiport fuelinjected v6 engines.system: fuel; throttle linkage.consequences of defect: loss of accelerator control without prior warning couldresult in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE88027 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 02/09/1988 | 05/11/1988 | HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| EA87006 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/16/1986 | 09/19/1988 | POWER ST. ASSIST | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VISIBILITY | ||||||
| EA86025 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/25/1986 | 03/02/1988 | WINDSHIELD WIPERS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 11/26/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine compartment fire. (ohio state police report) | |||
| STEERING | |||
| 08/24/1996 | |||
| While driving less than 40 mph, driver lost control of vehicle and struck two small trees across the lane. driver was killed instantly since seat belt failed to restrain her. *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Screws securing tilt steering column came out. *sd | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 12/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *sd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 1 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Kelly springfield cause vibration.. (size p185/75 r14) | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 07/28/2008 | 200000 | 3 | |
| 1985 pontiac 6000 ste. i experienced the same type of acceleration problem toyota is having. it happened three times. the first time i was merging into traffic from an on-ramp. the throttle stuck full open. i stood on the brake pedal with both feet while grasping the steering wheel. i managed to slow the car before impact by pressing the emergency brake and at the last moment placing the transmission in neutral. the throttle functioned normally after the transmission was placed in neutral. after this event the acceleration problem repeated itself 2 times before i donated the car to a local charity. on those occasions i simply placed the transmission in neutral. i also noted this problem on the title and advised the charity of my experience. this happened over one year ago. i report it at this time because it is relevant to the existing toyota problem. if additional information would help resolve this problem i'm willing to provide more detail. *tr | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 08/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Wheel came off, causing accident.(ohio state police report) | |||