1985 Pontiac 6000

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1985 Pontiac 6000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:40:24.080Z

Only 5 complaints 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 5 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1985: 5 complaints

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Year	Complaints
1980	0
1981	0
1982	0
1983	3
1984	1
1985	5
1986	16
1987	18
1988	14
1989	16
1990	11
1991	6
1992	0

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 5 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 5 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH

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WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING ACCIDENT.(OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA ODI report, 19961010

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 5 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100311

TIRES

1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.

STEERING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH DEATH

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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

NHTSA ODI report, 19971223

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

FIRE

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. (OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT)

NHTSA ODI report, 19970122

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19841023 — vehicle speed control

THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER H

Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT VEHICLES AND IMPROVE THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR LINKAGE AND THROTTLE BODY CASING IF NEEDED, AT NO CHARGE TO OWNER.

Campaign 84V132000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19850619 — C (closed 19890518)

REAR BRAKE LOCKUP

I 19860825 — EA (closed 19880302)

WINDSHIELD WIPERS

I 19861216 — EA (closed 19880919)

POWER ST. ASSIST

I 19880209 — PE (closed 19880511)

HEADLAMP SWITCH FAILURE

R 20061018 — fuel system, gasoline

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 MANUFACTURE

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).

Campaign 06E043000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Pontiac 6000 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for tires issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 84V132000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.
Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1985 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 1985 Pontiac 6000?

The most-reported component is wheels, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Pontiac 6000 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.