1990 Pontiac 6000
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Pontiac 6000. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1990 Pontiac 6000. Newest first.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Owner complaints
11 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Visibility › Defroster/defogger/hvac system › Heater core
Consumer adjusted heat module on deforester, and consumer noticed smoke coming from the heater switch module. *ak
- Electrical system › Wiring
Electrical parts on vehicle burn for no resaon. Owner indicates problems with taped wiring. Possible cause electrical systems failure intermittently.*ak
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle accident and injury to consumer.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Pads
Intermittently when applying the brakes on normal road condtions the pedal IS hard and there IS no braking ability. Vehicle was taken to dealer (4) times in (3) months since 1990. New brake pads were put on at 28,000 miles in 1993 or 1994. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
When applying the brakes, car slid and there no brake . Please describe . *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Plastic fuel line hose dislodged from metal fuel line, causing a fuel leak. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
The driver side seat belt buckle won't lock . tt
- Seat belts › Front › Anchorage
Recall related, 95v173000, interior system restraint, parts are not availabe through dealership or manufacturer. tt
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Had an accident, drivers side seat belt broke and driver hit passenger door. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Caliper
Left rear caliper locked up, damaging rotors. *skd
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
ABS brake system failed 3 times, vehicle veers to the left when brake applied, replace valve block twice/hydraulic pressure unit, to no avail. 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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