Pontiac 6000 1986
Model 6000 made in 1986 by Pontiac got 27 consumer complains there are 3 investigations as well as 4 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and parking brake. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.
Model 1986
| 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 | 22/32/26 | 25/41/30 | Regular | $ 722 | 5 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/26/22 | 22/33/25 | Regular | $ 853 | 5 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/28/23 | 22/35/26 | Regular | $ 816 | 5 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 5 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/26/21 | 20/34/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 5 | 850820 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 8 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/32/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/25/21 | 21/33/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/24 | Regular | $ 938 | 8 | 850820 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 18/26/21 | 20/34/25 | Regular | $ 892 | 8 | 850820 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 93317 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/1986 | 05/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans. | |||||||||||||||
| 86V131000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/1986 to 04/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 106111 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/19/1986 | 09/30/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars and trucks/ vans. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V093000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1985 to 09/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 6004 | 07/10/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/23/1987 | 06/24/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly. this condition can cause loss of the hydraulic pump motor and/or loss of the abs function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. the red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. if this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. an inoperative abs electrical relay could causeloss of the abs function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained.the amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The abs and hydraulic pump motor electrical relays and 30 amp fuses will be replaced. in addition, the hydraulic pump motor assembly and pressure/warning switch will be inspected and, if required, replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger cars with anti lock brakes. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE94048 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/21/1994 | 12/30/1994 | SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE91120 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/30/1991 | 11/04/1991 | FRONT BRAKE DISC/HUB SEP | ||
| 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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 07/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Vehicle fire due to engine overheating and leaking anti-freeze onto hot engine. (ohio state police report). *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM - INJECTORS | |||
| 07/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Fuel injector failure. | |||
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | |||
| 06/11/1996 | |||
| Brakes: rear brakes and calipers have been replaced and the parking brake does not work after having rear brakes ,rotors , calipers and parking brake cables replaced. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Automatic transmission failure.(other vehicles on 506366,601615) | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| When driving car it wouldn't shift gears up . tt | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 02/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Cv boots leak. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 01/06/1997 | |||
| Seat belts: the seat belt retractor on driver's side. seizes, causing the seat belt to be inoperative. | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 05/01/1997 | |||
| Driver side seat track and anchors broke, causing the seat to fall back. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| Received recall 9 years ago and still having the same problem. please describe. tt | |||
| 09/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Caller involved in recalled no. 87v093000, on abs brakes - hydraulic pump motor failure, repaired vehicle in 1990, same part has failed again 9/95. tt the manufacturer no longer makes replacement parts. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/27/1998 | 1 | 02/16/1998 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 06/11/1996 | |||
| Brakes: rear brakes and calipers have been replaced and the parking brake does not work after having rear brakes ,rotors , calipers and parking brake cables replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/11/1996 | |||
| Brakes: rear brakes and calipers have been replaced and the parking brake does not work after having rear brakes ,rotors , calipers and parking brake cables replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/11/1996 | |||
| Brakes: rear brakes and calipers have been replaced and the parking brake does not work after having rear brakes ,rotors , calipers and parking brake cables replaced. *ak | |||
| 07/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 02/27/1998 | 1 | 02/16/1998 | |
| Master cylinder failed. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/14/1991 | 4 | ||
| Power steering failed. *dh | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Gen motors rack and pinion gears have been defective since1980 when they were first produced. i am a retired factory service representative for general motors and i know this for a fact. when i was in the field i was told unofficially to make a 'goodwill adjustment for any complaints of rack and pinion steering gears that would lock-up during vehicle operation. the defect is due to the design of a steel spool valve pinion in an aluminum rack assembly. presently the manufacturers have corrected the defect by installing a steel sleeve in the pinion section of the rack assembly sometimes referred to as a 'top hat rack and pinion assembly. comparisons form earlier designs and present will confirm this to be true. i believe my vehicle should be repaired at no charge due to this inherent manufacturer defect. | |||
| 01/08/1997 | 1 | 12/01/1985 | |
| 'cold power steering.' | |||
| 07/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Rack and pinion failure. | |||
| 12/30/1994 | 0 | ||
| Rack/pinion gear failed, causing steering difficulty. *dh | |||
| 02/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *sd | |||
| 02/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rack and pinion steering has gone out at 57k miles. tt | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | |||
| 08/01/1991 | 1 | ||
| Power steering short rack failed. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 11/30/2000 | 2 | 09/01/1990 | |
| The left and right sub-frame that supports the engine and transmission broke (rusted out maybe) at the front ,around the isolators. this dropped everything down about 6-8inches. luckily this happened at a very low speed. the vehicle was very hard to steer and really shouldn't have been driven anywhere. i was a mile or two from a mechanic shop, so i drove it there. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Heater core failed. | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Plastic in windshield froze, followed by cloudiness/haziness, resulting in poor visibility. *dsh | |||