Consumer adjusted heat module on deforester, and consumer noticed smoke coming from the heater switch module.
The worst 1990 Pontiac 6000 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes4
- Seat belts3
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Brakes4
- Seat belts3
- Acceleration1
- Electrical1
- Fuel system1
- Visibility1
Recalls 2
Seat belts: front: anchorage
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.
Recall number 95V173000 · Recall details
Seats: front assembly: recliner
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.
Recall number 92V124000 · Recall details
See all 2 recalls for the 1990 Pontiac 6000
Defect investigations
Sub-frame absorber failure
There is no summary currently available
PE94048
Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
EA92024
What 1990 Pontiac 6000 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Electrical parts on vehicle burn for no resaon. Owner indicates problems with taped wiring. Possible cause electrical systems failure intermittently.
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle accident and injury to consumer.
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.
When applying the brakes, car slid and there no brake . Please describe .
Plastic fuel line hose dislodged from metal fuel line, causing a fuel leak.
The driver side seat belt buckle won't lock . Tt
Recall related, 95v173000, interior system restraint, parts are not availabe through dealership or manufacturer. Tt
Had an accident, drivers side seat belt broke and driver hit passenger door. Tt
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
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Questions about the 1990 Pontiac 6000
Is the 1990 Pontiac 6000 reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1990 Pontiac 6000, close to a typical 6000 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Pontiac 6000?
Brakes, with 4 complaints. Next is seat belts (3).
How many recalls does the 1990 Pontiac 6000 have?
2 recalls, covering seat belts and seats.
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