Pontiac 6000 1991
Model 6000 made in 1991 by Pontiac got 6 consumer complains there are 2 investigations as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, other and power train. 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 1991
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 22/31/25 | 24/39/29 | Regular | $ 750 | 5 | 900802 |
( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/22 | 22/35/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 5 | 900913 |
( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/30/23 | 21/39/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 5 | 900601 |
( 2.5L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 23/36/28 | Regular | $ 782 | 8 | 900813 |
( 3.1L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/30/23 | 21/39/27 | Regular | $ 816 | 8 | 900601 |
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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
06/14/2004 | 1 | ||
While driving vehicle stalled. consumer restarted the vehicle, and pulled over. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
OTHER | |||
04/01/1999 | 4 | 06/01/1994 | |
No summary | |||
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
01/30/1996 | 3 | ||
Transmission fails to shift properly/replaced three times. *ak | |||
SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
05/19/2003 | 139000 | 1 | 02/14/2003 |
When the vehicle was rear ended, the impact caused the seat to collapse. *jb both front seats collapsed backwards onto the back seats. *scc *jb | |||
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
1 | 05/01/1992 | ||
Brake system not working properly, extended stopping distance. | |||
WHEELS - CAP/COVER/HUB | |||
01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
Wheel covers do not stay on wheels. *ak |
Car dealers selling
State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
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KS | PAULINE | 66619 | STATE OF KANSAS | 785 296 2334 |