There have been 16 safety recalls for the Pontiac 6000. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac 6000.
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Buick Century, 1990 Buick Century, 1991 Buick Century, 1992 Buick Century, 1993 Buick Century, 1994 Buick Century, 1995 Buick Century, 1996 Buick Century, 1989 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1989 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1994 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1995 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1996 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1989 Pontiac 6000, 1990 Pontiac 6000, 1991 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE |
| Recall Summary: 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. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Buick Century, 1991 Buick Century, 1990 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1990 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1990 Pontiac 6000, 1991 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Fuel leakage into the engine compartment could result inan engine compartment fire that could spread to the passenger compartment.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Buick Century, 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1988 Oldsmobile Ciera, 1988 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: Fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Buick Century, 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity, 1988 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
| Recall Summary: Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Loss of the hydraulic pump motor would result in a totalloss of rear brakes as well as power assist to the front brakes. The red brakewarning light would illuminate and stay on. If this warning is not heeded, aloss of rear brakes at a time when minimum stopping distance is required couldresult in a vehicle crash. An inoperative abs electrical relay could causeloss of the abs function, but normal power assisted braking would be retained. The amber anti lock warning light would illuminate and stay on.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1986 Buick Electra, 1987 Buick Lesabre, 1986 Cadillac Deville, 1987 Cadillac Deville, 1986 Oldsmobile 98, 1987 Oldsmobile 98, 1986 Pontiac 6000, 1987 Pontiac 6000 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK |
| Recall Summary: The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump motor. Additionally, the hydraulic pump motor and abs electrical relays may have been exposed to water contamination during vehicle assembly.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Sep. 15, 1995 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 2,216,325 |
| Sep. 1, 1992 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 319,181 |
| Oct. 18, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 27,369 |
| Apr. 1, 1988 | Suspension:front:control Arm:lower Arm | 3,428 |
| Jun. 23, 1987 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock | 6,004 |
| Mar. 16, 1987 | Visibility:windshield | 39 |
| Sep. 19, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 106,111 |
| Apr. 28, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 93,317 |
| Mar. 29, 1985 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 121,095 |
| Oct. 16, 1984 | Vehicle Speed Control:springs | 2,130 |
| Apr. 23, 1984 | Latches/locks/linkages:tailgate:latch | 46 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| Oct. 13, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 352,036 |
| Sep. 14, 1983 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable | 29 |
| Jan. 1, 1983 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 15,495 |
| Mar. 8, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 519,329 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1991 Pontiac 6000 | 2 |
| 1990 Pontiac 6000 | 2 |
| 1989 Pontiac 6000 | 1 |
| 1988 Pontiac 6000 | 2 |
| 1987 Pontiac 6000 | 2 |
| 1986 Pontiac 6000 | 3 |
| 1985 Pontiac 6000 | 1 |
| 1984 Pontiac 6000 | 3 |
| 1983 Pontiac 6000 | 2 |
| 1982 Pontiac 6000 | 2 |