1987 Pontiac 6000 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 17%of 18 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1987 Pontiac 6000, 17% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Since purchasing this vehicle I have had a history of brake problems that include rear brake locking and car going into spins on snow and ice. I have had three master cylinders replaced, I have had rear braking system inspected and serviced by firestone. Goodyear, automotive specialists, carx and no one has been able to correct the rear wheel locking problem for any extended period of time . Often the problem only seems to occur when the weather is damp. On jan 13 my son was driving the car and hit the brake and the car went into a spin and his rear end struck oncoming vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #702270, filed 1999-01“Brake fluid was leaking inside the vehicle and when driving and applying the brakes, the brakes were hard and the consumer had to push down hard on the brakes to get the vehicle to stop. Recall for this problem for vehicles manufactured by sep. '86, this vehicle manufactured dec. '86, but has the same problems.”
NHTSA complaint #830485, filed 1998-11Related recalls
- 87V093000Jun 23, 1987The anti lock brake system (abs) pressure/warning switch may exhibit brake fluid seepage which eventually can lead to loss of the brake system hydraulic pump…Covers: Pontiac 6000 1986–1987, Cadillac Deville 1986–1987, Oldsmobile 98 1986–1987 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Pontiac 6000
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1987 Pontiac 6000
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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