1991 Pontiac 6000

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1991 Pontiac 6000
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:40:31.458Z

Only 6 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 6 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

1991: 6 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 6 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

WHEELS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: wheels.

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WHEEL COVERS DO NOT STAY ON WHEELS. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19951116

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 6 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

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BRAKE SYSTEM NOT WORKING PROPERLY, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE.

NHTSA ODI report, 19980205

SEATS

1 of 6 total reports mentions: seats.

CRASH INJURY

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WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, THE IMPACT CAUSED THE SEAT TO COLLAPSE. *JB BOTH FRONT SEATS COLLAPSED BACKWARDS ONTO THE BACK SEATS. *SCC *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030520

POWER TRAIN

1 of 6 total reports mentions: power train.

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TRANSMISSION FAILS TO SHIFT PROPERLY/REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960130

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

1 of 6 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling.

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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE STALLED. CONSUMER RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND PULLED OVER. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040614

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920626 — EA (closed 19940131)

STICKING THROTTLE

R 19920924 — seats

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.

Campaign 92V124000 — check if this car was fixed

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

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1991 Pontiac 6000 — pre-purchase inspection

Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for service brakes, hydraulic issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Test/inspect for seats issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Verify recall 92V124000 (seats) has been completed.
Verify recall 95V173000 (seat belts) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 1991 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 1991 Pontiac 6000?

The most-reported component is wheels:hub, accounting for 17% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1991 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.