1989 Pontiac 6000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1989 Pontiac 6000. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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).
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."
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Owner complaints
16 complaints1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
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
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
When driving rear brakes pulsate. when applying brakes passenger's side calipers were inoperable. Dealer was aware of problem. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Alternator light comes on when you put on brake light. *ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module
While driving at any speed or just stopping or parking, vehicle stalled/and cut off without prior warning. Vehicle IS at dealer for repairs, and dealer has stated there was a problem with the computer system. *Ak
- Tires
Vehicle had a flat tire driver proceded to travel eastbound on highway when consumer finally pulled over tire caught on fire spreading to the whole car. ohio state police report.
- Wheels › Rim
Rubber rim on left front tire flew off, causing driver's side mirror to broke.
- Seats
The front left seat bracket broke, it cracked across the rivet hole, causing seat to rock back and forth. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Plastic cover of seat belt buckle broke.
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Right front seat belt ratchet misadjusted. *Sd
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering failed. *Sd
- Seats
The driver seat anchor IS broken. please describe. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Rear shoulder seat belt cracked split broken. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly · Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Driver's seat belt fails to retract.
- Tires
Two goodyear uniroyal tires blew out. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failure at 50K miles. tt
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Sub-frame absorber failure
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
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