Pontiac 6000 problems

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The Pontiac 6000 is a mid-size automobile manufactured and marketed by Pontiac for model years 1982 through 1991 in 2-door coupe, 4-door sedan and 5-door wagon body styles. The 6000 shared the front-wheel drive A platform with the Cutlass Ciera, Buick Century and Chevrolet Celebrity.

The 6000 was manufactured at Oshawa Car Assembly in Ontario, Canada from 1981 to 1988, at Oklahoma City Assembly until production ended, and briefly at North Tarrytown Assembly.

For model year 1984, the 6000 led Pontiac's sales, with a production over 122,000, and was the last Pontiac to carry a numeric designation. The 6000 was offered in a sporty variant, marketed as the 6000 STE, which was named to the Car and Driver Ten Best three times, from 1983 to 1985.

As part of their legacy, together the 6000 and the other A-bodies became enormously popular — as well as synonymous with GM's most transparent examples of badge engineering, highlighted almost indistinguishably on the August 22, 1983 cover of Fortune magazine as examples of genericized uniformity, embarrassing the company and ultimately prompting GM to recommit to design leadership.

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Common Pontiac 6000 problems

The Pontiac 6000, manufactured and marketed by Pontiac from 1982 to 1991, was a mid-size automobile that shared the front-wheel drive A platform with the Cutlass Ciera, Buick Century, and Chevrolet Celebrity. Despite its popularity, the Pontiac 6000 was prone to certain issues that owners frequently reported.

  • Engine starting problems: Many owners reported difficulties in starting their Pontiac 6000, with the engine cranking easily but not starting when put in gear. The symptoms often pointed to a fuel-related issue, as the engine would stall when revved up, indicating insufficient fuel supply.
  • Faulty ignition components: Owners reported replacing various ignition components, such as crank sensors, spark plugs, wires, coils, and the alternator, to address starting issues. In some cases, the ignition switch or water in the fuel could be the culprits. Despite these efforts, the engine would still fail to start completely, suggesting that ignition timing or fuel injectors might be the root cause.
  • Radiator leaks and overheating: The Pontiac 6000 was known for chronic radiator leaks, which could lead to overheating and engine damage if not addressed promptly.
  • Engine surging and stalling: Some owners reported instances of engine surging and stalling while driving, which could be caused by various issues, such as faulty fuel injectors, a malfunctioning mass air flow (MAF) sensor, or a clogged catalytic converter.
  • Electrical issues: Electrical problems, such as faulty instrument clusters or malfunctioning power windows, were also common in the Pontiac 6000.

These issues, while not exhaustive, are some of the most frequently reported problems by Pontiac 6000 owners. Addressing these concerns often requires a thorough diagnosis and replacement of the affected components.

Pontiac 6000

How much horsepower does a 1986 Pontiac 6000 have?

Engines

YearsEnginePower
1985–19862.8 L (173 cu in) L44 MFI V6140 hp (104 kW)
1987–19892.8 L (173 cu in) LB6 MFI V6130 hp (97 kW)
1988–19893.1 L (191 cu in) LH0 MFI V6135 hp (101 kW)
1990–19913.1 L (191 cu in) LH0 MFI V6135 hp (101 kW)

How many miles per gallon does a 1985 Pontiac 6000 get?

1985 Pontiac 6000

EPA MPGOwner MPG Estimates
1985 Pontiac 6000 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 3-spd
26 combined city/highway MPG 23 city 31 highway 3.8 gals/ 100 milesNot Available How can I share my MPG?
1985 Pontiac 6000 Wagon 4 cyl, 2.5 L, Automatic 3-spd
Regular GasolineNot Available How can I share my MPG?

What is the rarest Pontiac engine?

And just like the other Pontiac V8s from 326 cubic inches to 455 cubic inches all the Pontiac V8s. Including the 326 and 336 are the same external.

How long do Pontiac engines last?

You should have no problem exceeding 200K with your Bonnevile. I say this mainly because it has the 3.8 engine which is pretty much bulletproof. Just keep up all scheduled maintenance and the Pontiac will be around for years to come. Make sure the transmission is maintained as well.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Pontiac 6000 years

We have researched Pontiac problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Pontiac 6000 cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Pontiac 6000 model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Pontiac 6000 model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Pontiac 6000 years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Pontiac 6000 car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Pontiac 6000 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

  • Steering problems
  • Hydraulic problems
  • Service brakes problems
  • Seat belts problems
  • Engine and engine cooling problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Pontiac 6000 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by 6000 model years

A total of 6 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by 6000 model years

There were a total of 5 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by 6000 model years

There were a total of 3 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by 6000 model years

There were a total of 1 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.

The NHTSA has received 116 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Pontiac 6000 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Pontiac 6000 vehicles.

Latest 25 complaints

Pontiac 6000 1985
  • Date Of Incident: 2008-07-28
  • Date Complaint: 2010-03-11
  • Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
  • Summary: 1985 PONTIAC 6000 STE. I EXPERIENCED THE SAME TYPE OF ACCELERATION PROBLEM TOYOTA IS HAVING. IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM AN ON-RAMP. THE THROTTLE STUCK FULL OPEN. I STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET WHILE GRASPING THE STEERING WHEEL. I MANAGED TO SLOW THE CAR BEFORE IMPACT BY PRESSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND AT THE LAST MOMENT PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. THE THROTTLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL. AFTER THIS EVENT THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF 2 TIMES BEFORE I DONATED THE CAR TO A LOCAL CHARITY. ON THOSE OCCASIONS I SIMPLY PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. I ALSO NOTED THIS PROBLEM ON THE TITLE AND ADVISED THE CHARITY OF MY EXPERIENCE. THIS HAPPENED OVER ONE YEAR AGO. I REPORT IT AT THIS TIME BECAUSE IT IS RELEVANT TO THE EXISTING TOYOTA PROBLEM. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WOULD HELP RESOLVE THIS PROBLEM I'M WILLING TO PROVIDE MORE DETAIL. *TR
Pontiac 6000 1987
  • Date Of Incident: 2005-05-17
  • Date Complaint: 2005-05-18
  • VIN: 2G2AF81R8H9
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • Summary: FUEL TANK FUEL LINES AND BRAKE LINES ARE RUSTING. FUEL TANK IS SEEPING GASOLINE WHEN FULL.
Pontiac 6000 1990
  • Date Of Incident: 2004-06-21
  • Date Complaint: 2004-06-21
  • Components: VISIBILITY
  • Summary: CONSUMER ADJUSTED HEAT MODULE ON DEFORESTER, AND CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HEATER SWITCH MODULE. *AK
Pontiac 6000 1991
  • Date Of Incident: 2004-06-14
  • Date Complaint: 2004-06-14
  • VIN: 1G2AF54T1M6
  • Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • Summary: 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
Pontiac 6000 1987
  • Date Of Incident: 2004-03-10
  • Date Complaint: 2004-03-10
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: CONSUMER STATED THAT ENGINE CRADLE CRACKED AT THE CONTROL ARM. THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 1988 MODELS, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP, AND WAS TOLD THAT ENGINE CRADLE CRACKED, AND IT WOULD BE EXPENSIVE TO FIX THE ENGINE CRADLE. *AK
Pontiac 6000 1987
  • Date Of Incident: 2004-03-10
  • Date Complaint: 2004-03-10
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: THIS IS REFERRING TO A CURRENT RECALL THAT NEEDS TO BE EXPANDED. YOUR CURRENT RECALL # IS 88V048000 UNDER THE NHTSA GUIDELINES. THIS RECALL INCLUDES CARS FOR ONE MONTH OF PRODUCTION FOR ONE YEAR. THE PROBLEM EXISTS IN ALL YEARS OF THE CAR, 88 AND EARLIER. I AM A MEMBER OF A CLUB THAT HAS OVER 200 MEMBERS WITH THIS PROBLEM ON THERE CAR. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT YOU PHONE, BUT HAS BEEN BUSY FROM 12 MIDNIGHT, TO 12 MIDNIGHT. THIS IS A VERY SERIOUS PROBLEM AND I CAN PROVIDE EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THIS CLAIM. IN 1989 GM UPGRADED THEIR ENGINE CRADLE WITH A SUPPORT BRACKET TO PREVENT THIS PROBLEM FROM OCCURING. MY QUESTION IS, WHAT ABOUT THE 10 OF THOUSANDS OF CARS STILL ON THE ROAD TO TODAY THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM, AND COULD BE POTENTIALLY FATAL FOR A NUMBER OF PEOPLE.*AK
Pontiac 6000 1987
  • Date Of Incident: 2003-08-24
  • Date Complaint: 2003-12-24
  • Fire: 1
  • VIN: 1G2AF51R4HT
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNDERHOOD FIRE WHILE DRIVING.*MR WHILE PASSING ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 68 MPH THE VEHICLE MADE A POPPING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE'S SPEED REDUCED. THE CONSUMER THEN NOTICED SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND PULLED ONTO THE SHOULDER. THE CONSUMER EXITED THE VEHICLE WITH HER SON AND NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE UNDER THE VEHICLE. *PH *NM
Pontiac 6000 1991
  • Date Of Incident: 2003-05-19
  • Date Complaint: 2003-08-15
  • Number Of Injuries: 1
  • Crash: 1
  • VIN: 1G2AF84T4M6
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: 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
Pontiac 6000 1989
  • Date Of Incident: 2002-07-15
  • Date Complaint: 2002-09-02
  • Components: TIRES
  • Summary: 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
Pontiac 6000 1989
  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Date Complaint: 2001-03-13
  • VIN: 1G2AJ51WXKT
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
Pontiac 6000 1986
  • Date Of Incident: 2000-11-30
  • Date Complaint: 2001-02-06
  • VIN: 2G2AG19X3G9
  • Components: STRUCTURE
  • Summary: 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 AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO STEER AND REALLY SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN DRIVEN ANYWHERE. I WAS A MILE OR TWO FROM A MECHANIC SHOP, SO I DROVE IT THERE.
Pontiac 6000 1989
  • Date Of Incident: 2000-08-01
  • Date Complaint: 2000-12-14
  • VIN: 1G2AH1T3K62
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: WHEN DRIVING REAR BRAKES PULSATE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PASSENGER'S SIDE CALIPERS WERE INOPERABLE. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
Pontiac 6000 1986
  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Date Complaint: 2000-08-09
  • VIN: 2G2AF19W0G9
  • Components: STEERING
  • Summary: 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 THE "FIELD" I WAS TOLD UNOFFICIALLY TO MAKE A 'GOODWILL" ADJUSTMENT FOR ANY COMPLAINTS OF RACK AND PINION STEERING GEARS THAT WOULD "LOCK-UP" DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. THE DEFECT IS DUE TO THE DESIGN OF A STEEL SPOOL VALVE PINION IN AN ALUMINUM RACK ASSEMBLY. PRESENTLY THE MANUFACTURERS HAVE CORRECTED THE DEFECT BY INSTALLING A STEEL SLEEVE IN THE PINION SECTION OF THE RACK ASSEMBLY SOMETIMES REFERRED TO AS A 'TOP HAT" RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY. COMPARISONS FORM EARLIER DESIGNS AND PRESENT WILL CONFIRM THIS TO BE TRUE. I BELIEVE MY VEHICLE SHOULD BE REPAIRED AT NO CHARGE DUE TO THIS INHERENT MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
Pontiac 6000 1989
  • Date Of Incident: 2000-04-21
  • Date Complaint: 2000-04-25
  • VIN: 1G2AJ51WXKT
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • Summary: ALTERNATOR LIGHT COMES ON WHEN YOU PUT ON BRAKE LIGHT. *AK
Pontiac 6000 1988
  • Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
  • Date Complaint: 1999-09-30
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • Summary: WHEN THE BRAKEIS WERE APPLIED THEY WENT TO THE FLOOR AND GAVE NO RESPNOSE, TO GET A RESPONSE , PEDAL HAS TO BE PUMPED HARD. THE CONSUMER HAS HAD THE ANTI-SKID SYSTEM DEACTIVATED SO THAT THE REGULAR BRAKE WOULD WORK PROPERLY. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Latest 5 recalls Pontiac 6000

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 24 recalls for different components of the Pontiac 6000.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

  • Model: Pontiac 6000 1987
  • Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
  • Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • 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: 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.
  • Remedy: 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).
  • Model: Pontiac 6000 1988
  • Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
  • Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • 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: 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.
  • Remedy: 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).
  • Model: Pontiac 6000 1985
  • Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
  • Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • 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: 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.
  • Remedy: 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).
  • Model: Pontiac 6000 1989
  • Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
  • Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • 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: 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.
  • Remedy: 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).
  • Model: Pontiac 6000 1986
  • Report Received Date: 2006-05-19
  • Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
  • 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: 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.
  • Remedy: 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).

Latest negative Pontiac 6000 car reviews

  1. Keyon Jacobi 2024-07-22

    Vehicle year: 1991

    It's great to hear that you've had this car for 4 years and put about 54,000 miles on it! It sounds like it's been a reliable car for you and your family, especially with the 2 jumpseats in the back that the kids love. Plus, the cruise control and power windows & door locks make driving a breeze. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!

Latest positive Pontiac 6000 car reviews

  1. Giovanny Fay 2024-11-21

    Vehicle year: 1990

    I initially bought the car to have transportation to and from work and to take my son back and forth to daycare, but now I absolutely love it! It has been very low maintenance and so much fun to take on the interstate. People are always surprised when I pass them in my Pontiac. Ha ha!

  2. Robin Lueilwitz 2024-11-04

    Vehicle year: 1990

    I am really attached to my Pontiac 6000 because it feels like a part of my family. It has taken me from Miami, Florida to Guatemala without any issues, except for stopping for gas of course. It is a magnificent car and I hope that more cars with the same strength and stamina will be designed. I am sure that more people would be interested in a well-responding family car like this! Thank you and please don't discontinue them!

  3. Marco Nicolas 2024-10-15

    Vehicle year: 1991

    I initially bought the car to have transportation to and from work and to take my son back and forth to daycare, but now I absolutely love it! It has been very low maintenance and so much fun to take on the interstate. People are always surprised when I pass them in my Pontiac. Ha ha!

  4. Tyler Lindgren 2024-10-11

    Vehicle year: 1991

    The car is wonderful! It has outstanding performance, and even with a cracked cylinder head, it still runs great. Overall, there really aren't any major problems to speak of.

  5. Shane Hansen 2024-09-16

    Vehicle year: 1991

    I am really attached to my Pontiac 6000 because it feels like a part of my family. It has taken me from Miami, Florida to Guatemala without any issues, except for stopping for gas of course. It is a magnificent car and I hope that more cars with the same strength and stamina will be designed. I am sure that more people would be interested in a well-responding family car like this! Thank you and please don't discontinue them!

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