1985 Pontiac 6000 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 200,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —overall rating starts with 2011 models
- EPA fuel economy
- 20 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1985 Pontiac 6000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1985 Pontiac 6000. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by steering (1) and tires (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 200,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Steering1 20%
- Tires1 20%
- Wheels1 20%
Example complaints
Steering: “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 complaint #521143, filed 1997-12Vehicle speed control: “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. I stood on the brake pedal with both feet while grasping the steering wheel. I managed to slow the car before impact by pressing the emergency brake and at the last moment placing the transmission in neutral. The throttle functioned normally after the transmission was placed in neutral. …”
NHTSA complaint #10318787, filed 2010-03, 200,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
0% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 200,000 and 200,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1985 Pontiac 6000 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6000 FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 21 | 29 | 24 | $2,800 |
| 6000 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 6000 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 6000 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 6000 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 6000 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 24 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 17 | 23 | 19 | $3,550 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 16 | 22 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 6000 FWD | 4.3L 6-cyl · diesel | 3-speed automatic | 23 | 31 | 26 | $3,700 |
| 6000 FWD | 4.3L 6-cyl · diesel | 3-speed automatic | 23 | 32 | 26 | $3,700 |
2 more EPA-rated versions are not shown.
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
- 84V132000Oct 16, 1984Vehicle speed control › SpringsCovers: Pontiac 6000 1985, Chevrolet Celebrity 1985, Buick Skylark 1985 +1 more
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 has removed his foot from the accelerator pedal.
Recall details for the 1985 Pontiac 6000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1985 Pontiac 6000.
Other model years of the Pontiac 6000
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 139,000 | 2 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 11 | — | 2 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
| 1989 | 16 | — | 1 | — | 21 | — | Stable |
| 1988 | 14 | — | 2 | — | 21 | — | Not enough data |
| 1987 | 18 | — | 2 | — | 20 | — | Stable |
| 1986 | 16 | — | 3 | — | 19 | — | Stable |
| 1985 | 5 | 200,000 | 1 | — | 20 | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1985 Pontiac 6000 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1985 Pontiac 6000 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1985 Pontiac 6000 is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by steering with 1.
Has the 1985 Pontiac 6000 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1985 Pontiac 6000 get?
The EPA rates the 1985 Pontiac 6000 (6000, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 1985 Pontiac 6000 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 200,000 miles and the middle half falls between 200,000 and 200,000 miles; 0% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.