Pontiac 6000 1990
Model 6000 made in 1990 by Pontiac got 12 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel system, gasoline and seat belts. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. There were some recalls concerningseat belts, seats. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.5l, 3.1l.
Model 1990
| 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 | 23/31/26 | 25/40/30 | Regular | $ 606 | 5 | 890801 |
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/22 | 22/35/26 | Regular | $ 717 | 5 | 890820 |
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 17/23/20 | 19/30/23 | Regular | $ 788 | 5 | 890721 |
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/30/23 | 21/38/26 | Regular | $ 685 | 5 | 890215 |
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Regular | $ 685 | 8 | 890814 |
| ( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/30/23 | 21/38/26 | Regular | $ 685 | 8 | 890215 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V124000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 08/01/1989 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 319181 | 09/24/1992 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 09/01/1992 | 09/04/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The high current caused by the electrical short welds thecircuit breaker elements together in the closed position, leaving the circuitunprotected and generating sufficient heat to burn the wire insulation andignite the seat cushion material. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: interior: seating.vehicle description: passenger cars with 6 way power seats or power recliners. | |||||||||||||||
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 - WIRING | |||
| Electrical parts on vehicle burn for no resaon. owner indicates problems with taped wiring. possible cause electrical systems failure intermittently.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/18/1996 | 1 | ||
| Plastic fuel line hose dislodged from metal fuel line, causing a fuel leak. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Recall related, 95v173000, interior system restraint, parts are not availabe through dealership or manufacturer. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| The driver side seat belt buckle won't lock . tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 09/20/1995 | |||
| Had an accident, drivers side seat belt broke and driver hit passenger door. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/07/1996 | 4 | ||
| Intermittently when applying the brakes on normal road condtions the pedal is hard and there is no braking ability. vehicle was taken to dealer (4) times in (3) months since 1990. new brake pads were put on at 28,000 miles in 1993 or 1994. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes, car slid and there no brake . please describe . *ak | |||
| 05/01/1992 | 3 | ||
| Abs brake system failed 3 times, vehicle veers to the left when brake applied, replace valve block twice/hydraulic pressure unit, to no avail. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Left rear caliper locked up, damaging rotors. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 07/07/1996 | 4 | ||
| Intermittently when applying the brakes on normal road condtions the pedal is hard and there is no braking ability. vehicle was taken to dealer (4) times in (3) months since 1990. new brake pads were put on at 28,000 miles in 1993 or 1994. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 03/05/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle accident and injury to consumer. | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 06/21/2004 | 1 | ||
| Consumer adjusted heat module on deforester, and consumer noticed smoke coming from the heater switch module. *ak | |||