MYRModel Year Report

1988 Pontiac 6000

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1988 Pontiac 6000
RENDERED 2026-09-17T02:50:10.065Z

Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac 6000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1983: 3 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaints 1985: 5 complaints 1985 1986: 16 complaints 1987: 18 complaints 1987 1988: 14 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1991: 6 complaints 1991 1992: 0 complaints 1992
1988: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19833
19841
19855
198616
198718
198814
198916
199011
19916
19920

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

6 of 14 total reports mention: steering, most commonly citing rack and pinion and pump.

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HAVING STEERING PROBLEMS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950112

SEAT BELTS

5 of 14 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing buckle assembly and rear/other.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

3 of 14 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly and injectors.

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveshaft and axle assembly.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19880420 — suspension

FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.

Remedy: INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.

Campaign 88V048000 — check if this car was fixed

R 19881215 — fuel system, gasoline

FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Remedy: INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.

Campaign 88V164000 — check if this car was fixed

I 19890117 — EA (closed 19900508)

BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS

I 19890119 — PE (closed 19890524)

STOP LAMPS

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19940621 — PE (closed 19941230)

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER 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

1988 Pontiac 6000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 88V048000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 88V164000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 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 1988 Pontiac 6000?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1988 Pontiac 6000 have?

3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.