1990 Pontiac 6000: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 11 owner complaints on record; most reports concern service brakes, hydraulic.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Sep 1995
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Intermittently when applying the brakes on normal road condtions the pedal is hard and there is no braking ability. Vehicle was taken to dealer (4) times in (3) months since 1990. New brake pads were put on at 28,000 miles in 1993 or 1994. *ak”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jul 1996
“ABS brake system failed 3 times, vehicle veers to the left when brake applied, replace valve block twice/hydraulic pressure unit, to no avail. Tt”Owner report · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · May 1992
“Electrical parts on vehicle burn for no resaon. Owner indicates problems with taped wiring. Possible cause electrical systems failure intermittently.*ak”Owner report · Electrical System
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.
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.
Remedy: REPAIR ANY ABRADED WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS USING A WIRING HARNESS CLIP.
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Is the 1990 Pontiac 6000 reliable?
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 1990 Pontiac 6000. The most complained-about area is service brakes, hydraulic.
Does the 1990 Pontiac 6000 have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning seat belts:front:anchorage. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.