1984 Pontiac 6000

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1984 Pontiac 6000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:48.440Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
4

Campaigns on file for 1984

Investigations
7

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1983: 3 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints
1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992
1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992

1984: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19833
19841
19855
198616
198718
198814
198916
199011
19916
19920

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Latches/locks/linkages

1 of 1 total report mentions: latches/locks/linkages, most commonly citing latch.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was driving and the front hood latch came off. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-03-27

Safety timeline

4 recalls · 7 investigations · oldest first

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    1984-02-24Seats84V011000 Some vehicles have bucket seat back locks that do not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 207, anchorage of seats. In event of a crash, the seat back lock may not function.

    Remedy: Inspection of seat back locks will be performed. Locks that have bent, broken or missing hooks will be replaced.

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    1984-05-10Latches/locks/linkages84V053000 Vehicles may have been wired improperly so that the tailgate lock can be released when the vehicle is not in park or is in motion.

    Remedy: Correct operation of the tailgate lock will be verified. The lock release should operate only when vehicle is in park and the ignition switch is in the run position. If this is not the case, the…

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    1984-12-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1985-03-22 Engine compartment fires
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    1985-06-19CClosed 1989-05-18 Rear brake lockup
  5. I
    1985-08-30Engineering analysisClosed 1987-07-24 Power brake assist
  6. I
    1986-09-05Defect petitionClosed 1986-12-19 Power steering failure
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    1986-12-16Engineering analysisClosed 1988-09-19 Power st. Assist
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    1988-02-09Preliminary evaluationClosed 1988-05-11 Headlamp switch failure
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    1989-03-01Defect petitionClosed 1989-03-22 Inoperative parking brakes
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    2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E043000 Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n G3727, with date codes X52911 through X60801 sequentially or X600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing…

    Remedy: Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (Option 1).

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    Date not on fileFuel system, gasoline85V034000 The fuel system may leak at the throttle body injection fuel feed pipe connection.

    Remedy: Replace the fuel feed pipe.

Buy-smart checklist

1984 Pontiac 6000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Latches/locks/linkages: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 85V034000 · Fuel system, gasoline
  • Recall 84V011000 · Seats
  • Recall 84V053000 · Latches/locks/linkages
  • Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 1984 Pontiac 6000 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1984 Pontiac 6000?
The most-reported component is latches/locks/linkages, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1984 Pontiac 6000 have?
4 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.