CarRecallWatchThe 1985 Pontiac 6000 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Wheels (1 report).
1Recalls
5Owner complaints
2Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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1985 Pontiac 6000 recalls
Most common 1985 Pontiac 6000 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
1985 PONTIAC 6000 STE. I EXPERIENCED THE SAME TYPE OF ACCELERATION PROBLEM TOYOTA IS HAVING. IT HAPPENED THREE TIMES. THE FIRST TIME I WAS MERGING INTO TRAFFIC FROM AN ON-RAMP. THE THROTTLE STUCK FULL OPEN. I STOOD ON THE BRAKE PEDAL WITH BOTH FEET WHILE GRASPING THE STEERING WHEEL. I MANAGED TO SLOW THE CAR BEFORE IMPACT BY PRESSING THE EMERGENCY BRAKE AND AT THE LAST MOMENT PLACING THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. THE THROTTLE FUNCTIONED NORMALLY AFTER THE TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL. AFTER THIS EVENT THE ACCELERATION PROBLEM REPEATED ITSELF 2 TIMES BEFORE I DONATED THE CAR TO A LOCAL CHARITY. ON THOSE OCCASIONS I SIMPLY PLACED THE TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL. I ALSO NOTED THIS PROBLEM ON T
WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 40 MPH, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND STRUCK TWO SMALL TREES ACROSS THE LANE. DRIVER WAS KILLED INSTANTLY SINCE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RESTRAIN HER. *AK
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
KELLY SPRINGFIELD CAUSE VIBRATION.. (SIZE P185/75 R14)
WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)
1985 Pontiac 6000 questions
Does the 1985 Pontiac 6000 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1985 Pontiac 6000: Vehicle Speed Control:Springs. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1985 Pontiac 6000?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Tires (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1985 Pontiac 6000 has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.