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1984 Pontiac 6000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1984 Pontiac 6000, most often about the latches/locks/linkages. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Latches/locks/linkages

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 27, 1995. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1984 Pontiac 6000 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Latches/locks/linkages10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

1984 Pontiac 6000 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.

Best & worst years

1984 vs. every other 6000 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the 6000 median. How we score

'82'83'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
7 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1984 Pontiac 6000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR BRAKE LOCKUPC85007 · closed May 18, 1989
    Led to recall 66V-003
  2. POWER STEERING FAILUREDP86018 · closed Dec 19, 1986
    No recall
  3. INOPERATIVE PARKING BRAKESDP89006 · closed Mar 22, 1989
    No recall
  4. POWER BRAKE ASSISTEA85046 · closed Jul 24, 1987
    No recall
  5. POWER ST. ASSISTEA87006 · closed Sep 19, 1988
    No recall
  6. ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRESPE85016 · closed Mar 22, 1985
    Led to recall 85V-034
  7. HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILUREPE88027 · closed May 11, 1988
    No recall

Own a 1984 6000?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.