Pontiac 6000 1987
Model 6000 made in 1987 by Pontiac got 28 consumer complains there are 5 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic and visibility. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l.
Model 1987
| 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 | 24/41/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 5 | 860806 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/26/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 5 | 860805 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 22/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 5 | 860828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/35/25 | Regular | $ 648 | 5 | 860818 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/28/23 | 23/36/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 8 | 860806 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 19/24/21 | 21/31/25 | Regular | $ 678 | 8 | 860805 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/27/22 | 21/34/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 8 | 860828 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 19/28/22 | 21/35/26 | Regular | $ 648 | 8 | 860818 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V034000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1986 to 09/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 39 | 03/26/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/16/1987 | 03/20/1987 | 571 | 212 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Poor bond adhesion between the windshield glass and mounting could allow the windshield to separate during a 30 mph frontal barrier test required by fmvss 212. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If windshield glass separation occurs during anaccident, an unbelted occupant could be ejected from the vehicle and injured. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reinstall windshields to assure proper bond adhesion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: windshield/fmvss 212.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE89105 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 03/20/1989 | 06/12/1989 | POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA89026 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/12/1989 | 10/09/1990 | LOSS OF POWER STEERING | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
| EA92024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/26/1992 | 01/31/1994 | STICKING THROTTLE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 08/24/2003 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced underhood fire while driving.*mr while passing another vehicle at 68 mph the vehicle made a popping sound and the vehicle's speed reduced. the consumer then noticed smoke emitting from the engine compartment and pulled onto the shoulder. the consumer exited the vehicle with her son and noticed smoke and fire under the vehicle. *ph *nm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Computer failure. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Radiator failed. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Thermostat failed. nlm | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 07/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| Engine fire. (ohio state police report) | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||
| 1 | |||
| Map sensor failed. nlm | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank fuel lines and brake lines are rusting. fuel tank is seeping gasoline when full. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE | |||
| 05/17/2005 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank fuel lines and brake lines are rusting. fuel tank is seeping gasoline when full. | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 1 | 02/28/1988 | ||
| Equipment failure 199,999 miles note odometer (not moving) put 3000 miles on vehicle and still on 199 miles. tt the periodic safety maintenance based on mileage could not be done, because the manufacturer designed the odometer to cease at 199,999 miles. *yh | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/21/1991 | 1 | ||
| The rear seatbelts are too short and do not work with a normal sized adult. tt buckle on driver side has come apart. rack and pinion has been replaced twice and still does not seem right. *slc | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 07/01/1995 | 3 | ||
| The front passenger side seat belt retractor will not retract. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - REAR | |||
| 10/21/1991 | 1 | ||
| The rear seatbelts are too short and do not work with a normal sized adult. tt buckle on driver side has come apart. rack and pinion has been replaced twice and still does not seem right. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/14/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake fluid was leaking inside the vehicle and when driving and applying the brakes, the brakes were hard and the consumer had to push down hard on the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. recall for this problem for vehicles manufactured by sep. '86, this vehicle manufactured dec. '86, but has the same problems. *ak *ml | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 3 | 08/01/1987 | ||
| Since purchasing this vehicle i have had a history of brake problems that include rear brake locking and car going into spins on snow and ice. i have had three master cylinders replaced, i have had rear braking system inspected and serviced by firestone. goodyear, automotive specialists, carx and no one has been able to correct the rear wheel locking problem for any extended period of time . often the problem only seems to occur when the weather is damp. on jan 13 my son was driving the car and hit the brake and the car went into a spin and his rear end struck oncoming vehicle. fortunately neither was injured. i wish i would have thought of nhtsa before now because this car has been nothing but problems (power steering, spark knocking, and engine valve cover leaking to name a few). i looked at the number of technical bulletins on this car and was shocked! i never have been contacted by pontiac of dealer for a single campaign on this car in all the years of ownership. i know another owner of a 6000 ste who is also having similar brake problems. his mother has a 6000 and her car goes into spins like mine. i have records of all of the service performed on this vehicle the past 4-5 years.please don't allow other owners of pontiac 6000 risk death or injury from their brake system failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 3 | 08/01/1987 | ||
| Since purchasing this vehicle i have had a history of brake problems that include rear brake locking and car going into spins on snow and ice. i have had three master cylinders replaced, i have had rear braking system inspected and serviced by firestone. goodyear, automotive specialists, carx and no one has been able to correct the rear wheel locking problem for any extended period of time . often the problem only seems to occur when the weather is damp. on jan 13 my son was driving the car and hit the brake and the car went into a spin and his rear end struck oncoming vehicle. fortunately neither was injured. i wish i would have thought of nhtsa before now because this car has been nothing but problems (power steering, spark knocking, and engine valve cover leaking to name a few). i looked at the number of technical bulletins on this car and was shocked! i never have been contacted by pontiac of dealer for a single campaign on this car in all the years of ownership. i know another owner of a 6000 ste who is also having similar brake problems. his mother has a 6000 and her car goes into spins like mine. i have records of all of the service performed on this vehicle the past 4-5 years.please don't allow other owners of pontiac 6000 risk death or injury from their brake system failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 12/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power brakes -secondary-pump failed. *ak | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 06/13/1996 | 1 | 10/17/1987 | |
| The tilt steering column has developed too much play and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.*ak consumer states some bearings inside the steering column became loose causing an excessive wobble of the steering wheel/column. *slc | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 1 | |||
| Consumer complaint that manufacturer's defect caused failure of rack & pinion steering. | |||
| 06/28/1994 | 8 | ||
| 'cold power steering'. *sd | |||
| 10/21/1991 | 1 | ||
| The rear seatbelts are too short and do not work with a normal sized adult. tt buckle on driver side has come apart. rack and pinion has been replaced twice and still does not seem right. *slc | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer stated that engine cradle cracked at the control arm. there was a recall on the 1988 models, but this vehicle was not included. consumer took vehicle to repair shop, and was told that engine cradle cracked, and it would be expensive to fix the engine cradle. *ak | |||
| 03/10/2004 | 0 | 1 | 08/10/2003 |
| This is referring to a current recall that needs to be expanded. your current recall # is 88v048000 under the nhtsa guidelines. this recall includes cars for one month of production for one year. the problem exists in all years of the car, 88 and earlier. i am a member of a club that has over 200 members with this problem on there car. i have been trying to contact you phone, but has been busy from 12 midnight, to 12 midnight. this is a very serious problem and i can provide evidence to support this claim. in 1989 gm upgraded their engine cradle with a support bracket to prevent this problem from occuring. my question is, what about the 10 of thousands of cars still on the road to today that have this problem, and could be potentially fatal for a number of people.*ak | |||
| 01/01/1992 | |||
| Experience separation bolt, replace frame, uneven wear of tires craddle going engine wore. tt | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 06/13/1996 | 1 | 10/17/1987 | |
| The tilt steering column has developed too much play and could cause loss of control of the vehicle.*ak consumer states some bearings inside the steering column became loose causing an excessive wobble of the steering wheel/column. *slc | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 08/16/1999 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when driver put the gear shift into reverse and hit a parked car. nlm | |||
| 09/24/1998 | 1 | ||
| Was pulling out of parking space about 5mph when vehicle suddenly accelerated. had no warning. vehicle hit truck across street. had vehicle towed to dealer. *ak | |||
| Equipment failure 199 miles note not moving put 3000 miles on vehicle and steel on 199 miles. tt | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - LINKAGES | |||
| 10/19/1994 | 1 | ||
| Windshield wiper linkage-pivot drive assembly failed. *ak | |||