1989 Pontiac 6000 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1989 Pontiac 6000 has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.

The most-reported problem area is Seat Belts (5 reports).

1Recalls
16Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your 6000?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1989 Pontiac 6000 recalls

Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage

Recall 95V173Sep 15, 19952,216,325 vehicles affected

Most common 1989 Pontiac 6000 problems

Problem areas named in the 16 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Seat Belts5
Electrical System5
Tires3
Seats2
Steering2
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Power Train1
Wheels1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1

What owners report

2002-09-17, Tires
WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE MEDIAN WALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, FRONT LEFT BUMPER AND FRONT END (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM
2001-03-23, Electrical System
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
2000-12-14, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
WHEN DRIVING REAR BRAKES PULSATE. WHEN APPLYING BRAKES PASSENGER'S SIDE CALIPERS WERE INOPERABLE. DEALER WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK
2000-04-27, Electrical System
ALTERNATOR LIGHT COMES ON WHEN YOU PUT ON BRAKE LIGHT. *AK
1999-08-31, Electrical System
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED OR JUST STOPPING OR PARKING, VEHICLE STALLED/AND CUT OFF WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. VEHICLE IS AT DEALER FOR REPAIRS, AND DEALER HAS STATED THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE COMPUTER SYSTEM. *AK

1989 Pontiac 6000 questions

Does the 1989 Pontiac 6000 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Pontiac 6000: Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1989 Pontiac 6000?

Based on 16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Seat Belts (5), Electrical System (5), Tires (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.

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