1985 Pontiac 6000
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.
- Complaints
- 5
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 4
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1985
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1985: 5 complaints
View as data table
| 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.
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Wheel came off, causing accident.(Ohio state police report)
NHTSA ODI report, 1996-10-10
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, 2010-03-11
Tires
1 of 5 total reports mentions: tires.
Steering
1 of 5 total reports mentions: steering.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-12-23
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 5 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing gasoline.
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Engine compartment fire. (Ohio state police report)
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-01-22
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 4 investigations · oldest first
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1984-10-23Vehicle speed control84V132000 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…
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.
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1985-06-19CClosed 1989-05-18 Rear brake lockup
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1986-08-25Engineering analysisClosed 1988-03-02 Windshield wipers
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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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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).
Buy-smart checklist
1985 Pontiac 6000 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Wheels: 1 report on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 84V132000 · Vehicle speed control
- Recall 06E043000 · Fuel system, gasoline
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 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.