Pontiac 6000 1989
Model 6000 made in 1989 by Pontiac got 22 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and power train. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, seat belts. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 2.8l and 3.1l.
Model 1989
| 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 | 23/30/26 | 26/39/30 | Regular | $ 549 | 5 | 880731 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 5 | 880727 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/29/23 | 22/37/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 5 | 880727 |
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 18/23/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 5 | 880718 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/30/26 | 26/39/31 | Regular | $ 549 | 8 | 880731 |
| ( 2.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 20/29/23 | 22/38/27 | Regular | $ 620 | 8 | 880727 |
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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 95V173000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 07/01/1988 to 07/31/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 2216325 | 10/19/1995 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/15/1995 | 09/12/1995 | 571 | 210 | |||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior; active restraints; belt anchor and attachment; fmvss no.210.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300; chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020; pontiac at 1-800-762-2737; or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||
| 08/24/1999 | |||
| While driving at any speed or just stopping or parking, vehicle stalled/and cut off without prior warning. vehicle is at dealer for repairs, and dealer has stated there was a problem with the computer system. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 01/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| Igniition failed. *sd | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 04/21/2000 | 4 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Alternator light comes on when you put on brake light. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| Emission control system failed. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/19/1995 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure at 50k miles. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 1 | 09/01/1988 | ||
| Right front seat belt ratchet misadjusted. *sd | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 1 | 05/24/1989 | ||
| Plastic cover of seat belt buckle broke. | |||
| 03/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt buckle cover came off. *aw | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 03/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driver's seat belt fails to retract. | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 09/15/1995 | |||
| Rear shoulder seat belt cracked split broken. tt | |||
| SEATS | |||
| 10/01/1997 | 06/24/1989 | ||
| The front left seat bracket broke, it cracked across the rivet hole, causing seat to rock back and forth. *ak | |||
| The driver seat anchor is broken. please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 08/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| When driving rear brakes pulsate. when applying brakes passenger's side calipers were inoperable. dealer was aware of problem. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 01/31/1996 | 1 | ||
| Power steering failed. *sd | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 07/15/2002 | 1 | ||
| While driving the right rear tire blew out causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and strike the median wall causing damage to the right rear tire, front left bumper and front end (ohio traffic crash report). nlm | |||
| 07/03/1998 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle had a flat tire driver proceded to travel eastbound on highway when consumer finally pulled over tire caught on fire spreading to the whole car. ohio state police report. | |||
| 05/01/1992 | 2 | ||
| Two goodyear uniroyal tires blew out. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1992 | |
| Rubber rim on left front tire flew off, causing driver's side mirror to broke. | |||