1988 PONTIAC 6000 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
21
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1988 PONTIAC 6000
The 1988 PONTIAC 6000 has received a total of 21 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringrack And Pinion (3 complaints), Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly (2 complaints), and Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1988 PONTIAC 6000
NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1988 PONTIAC 6000, potentially affecting up to 119,100 vehicles.
Recall 06E043000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
| 88,303 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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).
View full details →Recall 88V164000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 27,369 vehicles affected
Defect: FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.
Remedy: INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
View full details →Recall 88V048000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
| 3,428 vehicles affected
Defect: FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.
Consequence: THESE CRACKS MAY RESULT IN DISENGAGEMENT OF THE LOWERCONTROL ARM. IF THIS OCCURS WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, IT COULD RESULT INLOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1988 PONTIAC 6000
21 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 PONTIAC 6000. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steeringrack And Pinion | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical Systemignitionmodule | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainaxle Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Beltsrearother | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FIRST TRANSAXLE WAS REPLACED AT 175K MILES BECAUSE THIRD GEAR WAS SLIPPING, THE REPLACEMENT IS NOW DOING THE SAME, CONSUMER HAS TO START OUT IN FIRST GEAR AND THE REVERSE DOESN'T WORK. *ET
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
COLD WEATHER POWER STEERING FAILURE. LEAKING SEALS. REPLACEMENT OF RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP. NEW RACK AND PINION FAILED AGAIN WITH ONSET OF COLD WEATHER.
COLD WEATHER POWER STEERING FAILURE. LEAKING SEALS. REPLACEMENT OF RACK AND PINION AND POWER STEERING PUMP. NEW RACK AND PINION FAILED AGAIN WITH ONSET OF COLD WEATHER.
STEEL FUEL LINE IS RUSTED, AND IS CAUSING A LEAK BY THE REAR OF THE GAS TANK. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1988 PONTIAC 6000
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1988 PONTIAC 6000 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1988 PONTIAC 6000
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1988 PONTIAC 6000
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC 6000
- 1983 PONTIAC 6000 — 3 complaints
- 1984 PONTIAC 6000 — 1 complaint
- 1985 PONTIAC 6000 — 5 complaints
- 1986 PONTIAC 6000 — 24 complaints
- 1987 PONTIAC 6000 — 27 complaints
- 1988 PONTIAC 6000 (current)
- 1989 PONTIAC 6000 — 22 complaints
- 1990 PONTIAC 6000 — 12 complaints
- 1991 PONTIAC 6000 — 6 complaints
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