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SteeringPart report

1988 Pontiac 6000 Steering Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
29%of 14 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the steering of the 1988 Pontiac 6000, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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 1999-09

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
198916%
1988429%
1987317%
1986638%
1985120%

Other parts of the 1988 Pontiac 6000

Seat belts
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1988 Pontiac 6000

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology