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1988 Pontiac 6000Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 1988 Pontiac 6000, most often about the steering. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints140 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Steering

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 30, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1988 Pontiac 6000 has problems

14 complaints 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
Steering40
Seat belts30
Service brakes, hydraulic20
Fuel system, gasoline20
Power train20
Suspension10
Engine and engine cooling10
Electrical system10

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

2 recalls

1988 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.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 88V-164 · Oct 18, 1988 · 27,369 vehicles

Risk. FUEL LEAKAGE INTO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD RESULT INAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE THAT COULD SPREAD TO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

1988 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

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
4 investigations

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 1988 Pontiac 6000, and the recalls they led to.

  1. BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESSEA89010 · closed May 8, 1990
    No recall
  2. STICKING THROTTLEEA92024 · closed Jan 31, 1994
    No recall
  3. STOP LAMPSPE89035 · closed May 24, 1989
    No recall
  4. SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILUREPE94048 · closed Dec 30, 1994
    No recall
In owners' words

What 6000 owners report

Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.
Complaint 711890 · Sep 23, 1999

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