1988 Pontiac 6000 Problems
- Complaints
- 14filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 2campaigns 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
- 21 mpgcombined, 2.8L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 27 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1988 Pontiac 6000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1988 Pontiac 6000. The part named most often is steering, with 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts (3) and brakes (2). NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns 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.
- Steering4 29%
- Seat belts3 21%
- Brakes2 14%
- Fuel system2 14%
- Electrical system1 7.1%
- Engine cooling1 7.1%
- Suspension1 7.1%
Example complaints
Steering: “Cold weather power steering failure. Leaking seals. Replacement of rack and pinion and power steering pump. New rack and pinion failed again with onset of cold weather.”
NHTSA complaint #711890, filed 1999-09Seat belts: “Backseat seatbelt buckle behind the driver is stuck and does not work all. The front passenger seatbelt does not latch because plastic cover fell off.”
NHTSA complaint #971244, filed 1995-08Brakes: “When the brakeis were applied they went to the floor and gave no respnose, to get a response , pedal has to be pumped hard. The consumer has had the anti-skid system deactivated so that the regular brake would work properly. The dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #849439, filed 1999-09Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1988 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 | 4-speed automatic | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 6000 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 6000 FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 6000 4WD/AWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 15 | 21 | 18 | $3,700 |
| 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 | 18 | 27 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 2.8L 6-cyl | 5-speed manual | 17 | 26 | 20 | $3,350 |
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
- 88V164000Oct 18, 1988Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsCovers: Pontiac 6000 1988, Chevrolet Celebrity 1988, Buick Century 1988 +1 more
Fuel feed hose could leak at the coupling on the engine end of the hose assembly.
- 88V048000Apr 1, 1988Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armCovers: Pontiac 6000 1988, Chevrolet Celebrity 1988, Buick Century 1988
Front suspension lower control arm bracket could develop metal cracks.
Recall details for the 1988 Pontiac 6000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1988 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 1988 Pontiac 6000 have?
NHTSA recorded 14 consumer complaints for the 1988 Pontiac 6000 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1988 Pontiac 6000 is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 4 complaints (29% of the total), followed by seat belts with 3.
Has the 1988 Pontiac 6000 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 1988 Pontiac 6000 get?
The EPA rates the 1988 Pontiac 6000 (6000, 2.8L 6-cyl) at 21 mpg combined, 18 city and 27 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,200 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.