1986 Pontiac 6000 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
3 safety recalls list the 1986 Pontiac 6000, and owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
3 safety recalls for the 1986 Pontiac 6000
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
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.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
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Switch (exterior lighting)
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.
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1986 Pontiac 6000 have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a fire. Complaints peaked in 1995 with 6 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“The left and right sub-frame that supports the engine and transmission broke (rusted out maybe) at the front ,around the isolators. This dropped everything down about 6-8inches. Luckily this happened”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 6, 2001 · Structure
“Gen motors rack and pinion gears have been defective since1980 when they were first produced. I am a retired factory service representative for general motors and i know this for a fact. When i was in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 9, 2000 · Steering
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1986 Pontiac 6000 (6000 Wagon). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 18–23 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–19 / 22–29 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars, Midsize-Large Station Wagons |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/2.8 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Pontiac 6000 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Pontiac 6000 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 Pontiac 6000 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983 Pontiac 6000 | 2 | 3 |
| 1984 Pontiac 6000 | 3 | 1 |
| 1985 Pontiac 6000 | 1 | 5 |
| 1986 Pontiac 6000 | 3 | 16 |
| 1987 Pontiac 6000 | 2 | 18 |
| 1988 Pontiac 6000 | 2 | 14 |
| 1989 Pontiac 6000 | 1 | 16 |
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 2 | 11 |
| 1991 Pontiac 6000 | 2 | 6 |
Checking a specific 1986 Pontiac 6000
How do I know if my 1986 Pontiac 6000 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 3 campaigns currently list the 1986 Pontiac 6000; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Pontiac dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 86V056000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Pontiac models
- G65,889 complaints
- Grand AM5,580 complaints
- Grand Prix5,426 complaints
- Bonneville1,979 complaints
- Vibe1,865 complaints
- Sunfire1,144 complaints
- Montana1,054 complaints
- Trans Sport973 complaints
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.