1987 Pontiac 6000 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 11%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 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1987 Pontiac 6000, 11% of the 18 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehicle experienced underhood fire while driving. While passing another vehicle at 68 MPH the vehicle made a popping sound and the vehicle's speed reduced. The consumer then noticed smoke emitting from the engine compartment and pulled onto the shoulder. The consumer exited the vehicle with her son and noticed smoke and fire under the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10053306, filed 2003-12Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 1987 Pontiac 6000
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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