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Pontiac 6000 Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 16 safety recalls and 90 owner complaints across 10 model years of the Pontiac 6000 (1982–1991). The most-complained-about year is 1987.

16
safety recalls, all years
90
owner complaints, all years
1984
year with most recalls
1987
year with most complaints

Pick your Pontiac 6000 model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1991 Pontiac 600026
1990 Pontiac 6000211
1989 Pontiac 6000116
1988 Pontiac 6000214
1987 Pontiac 6000218
1986 Pontiac 6000316
1985 Pontiac 600015
1984 Pontiac 600031
1983 Pontiac 600023
1982 Pontiac 600020

What Pontiac 6000 owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA. The 1987 model year has the most, with 18.

All Pontiac 6000 recalls (16)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Pontiac 6000, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 95V173000 Reported 2,216,325 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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."

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 1989, 1990, 1991

  2. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 92V124000 Reported 319,181 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.

    Model years: 1990, 1991

  3. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 88V164000 Reported 27,369 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly.

    Remedy: Install new fuel feed hose assembly.

    Model years: 1988

  4. Suspension: lower arm

    NHTSA 88V048000 Reported 3,428 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks.

    Remedy: Inspect all vehicles and replace engine cradle assembly on all suspect vehicles.

    Model years: 1988

  5. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 87V093000 Reported 6,004 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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…

    Remedy: 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.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  6. Windshield (visibility)

    NHTSA 87V034000 Reported 39 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Reinstall windshields to assure proper bond adhesion.

    Model years: 1987

  7. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V131000 Reported 106,111 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1986

  8. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 86V056000 Reported 93,317 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    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…

    Remedy: Replace headlight switch as necessary.

    Model years: 1986

  9. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 85V034000 Reported 121,095 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection. Consequence of defect: this leakage could result in an underhood fire which could spread to the passenger compartment and cause burn injuries to occupants.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.

    Model years: 1984

  10. Springs (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 84V132000 Reported 2,130 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The throttle linkage may bind because during normal operation, the throttle body case may interfere with the linkage. This interference could prevent the throttle from closing even though the driver has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect vehicles and improve the clearance between the accelerator linkage and throttle body casing if needed, at no charge to owner.

    Model years: 1985

  11. Latch (latches/locks/linkages)

    NHTSA 84V053000 Reported 46 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Vehicles may have been wired improperly so that the tailgate lock can be released when the vehicle is not in park or is in motion.

    Remedy: Correct operation of the tailgate lock will be verified. The lock release should operate only when vehicle is in park and the ignition switch is in the run position. If this is not the case, the wiring will be corrected.

    Model years: 1984

  12. Recliner (seats)

    NHTSA 84V011000 Reported 76,586 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

    Model years: 1984

  13. Differential proportional valve (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V105000 Reported 352,036 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    The brake proportioner valves may break and separate from the master cylinder. This would allow brake fluid to leak and would result in a partial loss of the brake system.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace all suspect valves.

    Model years: 1983

  14. Linkage and cable (parking brake)

    NHTSA 83V092000 Reported 29 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Parking brake cables contain incorrect springs. These springs fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems".

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and install new rear parking brake cable if necessary.

    Model years: 1983

  15. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 83V007000 Reported 15,495 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Rear brake hoses may have been manufactured incorrectly when the metal end fittings were installed. Some rear brake hoses may separate from the metal end fittings when subjected to the pulling force specified by federal motor vehicle safety standard 106, "brake hoses".

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and replace, if necessary, the rear brake hoses at no charge to owners.

    Model years: 1982

  16. Filler pipe and cap (fuel system)

    NHTSA 82V021000 Reported 519,329 vehicles potentially affected GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Under certaain conditions, the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and fuel tank filler vent pipe could fracture. The fracture of these clamps could cause fuel leakage at any of the four pipe to hose connections. Leakage can occur during refueling, or while driving, if the fuel tank is above 3/4 full.

    Remedy: Dealer will inspect and replace the hose clamps on the fuel tank filler pipe and vent pipe at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1982

Other Pontiac models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.