MYRModel Year Report

1990 Pontiac 6000

○ Not enough data
1990 Pontiac 6000
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:46.093Z

Only 11 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 11 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
11

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1990

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
—

Not enough data

Complaints per year

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

1990: 11 complaints

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

Known problem areas

Only 11 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

5 of 11 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

Seat belts

3 of 11 total reports mention: seat belts, most commonly citing webbing and buckle assembly.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Had an accident, drivers side seat belt broke and driver hit passenger door. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-11-17

Visibility

1 of 11 total reports mentions: visibility, most commonly citing heater core.

Show complaint excerpts

Consumer adjusted heat module on deforester, and consumer noticed smoke coming from the heater switch module.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-06-21

Vehicle speed control

1 of 11 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

INJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration resulting in vehicle accident and injury to consumer.

NHTSA ODI report, 1998-04-07

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 11 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

To check one car, enter its VIN on the NHTSA recall page. Check a VIN →

  1. I
    1992-06-26Engineering analysisClosed 1994-01-31 Sticking throttle
  2. R
    1992-09-24Seats92V124000 The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.

    Remedy: Repair any abraded wiring and reroute the wiring harness using a wiring harness clip.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  3. I
    1994-06-21Preliminary evaluationClosed 1994-12-30 Sub-frame absorber failure
  4. R
    1995-10-19Seat belts95V173000 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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1990 Pontiac 6000 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Seat belts: 3 reports on file for this year.
  • Visibility: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 92V124000 · Seats
  • Recall 95V173000 · Seat belts
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1990 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 1990 Pontiac 6000?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 45% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1990 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.