MYRModel Year Report

1989 Pontiac 6000

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1989 Pontiac 6000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:40:26.490Z

Only 16 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 16 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Pontiac 6000 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1980: 0 complaints 1980 1981: 0 complaints 1982: 0 complaints 1982 1983: 3 complaints 1984: 1 complaints 1984 1985: 5 complaints 1986: 16 complaints 1986 1987: 18 complaints 1988: 14 complaints 1988 1989: 16 complaints 1989 1990: 11 complaints 1990 1991: 6 complaints 1992: 0 complaints 1992
1989: 16 complaints
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YearComplaints
19800
19810
19820
19833
19841
19855
198616
198718
198814
198916
199011
19916
19920

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 16 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

3 of 16 total reports mention: tires.

FIRE
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VEHICLE HAD A FLAT TIRE DRIVER PROCEDED TO TRAVEL EASTBOUND ON HIGHWAY WHEN CONSUMER FINALLY PULLED OVER TIRE CAUGHT ON FIRE SPREADING TO THE WHOLE CAR. OHIO STATE POLICE REPORT.

NHTSA ODI report, 19981014

WHILE DRIVING THE RIGHT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE MEDIAN WALL CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE RIGHT REAR TIRE, FRONT LEFT BUMPER AND FRONT END (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT). NLM

NHTSA ODI report, 20020917

TWO GOODYEAR UNIROYAL TIRES BLEW OUT. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19950323

SEATS

2 of 16 total reports mention: seats.

SEAT BELTS

2 of 16 total reports mention: seat belts.

WHEELS

1 of 16 total reports mentions: wheels.

STEERING

1 of 16 total reports mentions: steering.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

I 19940621 — PE (closed 19941230)

SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE

R 19951019 — seat belts

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."

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.

Campaign 95V173000 — check if this car was fixed

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

1989 Pontiac 6000 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seats issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for seat belts issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E043000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Pontiac 6000?

The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 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.