1991 Pontiac 6000 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 139,000miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- 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
- 20 mpgcombined, 3.1L 6-cyl FWD · 18 city / 25 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1991 Pontiac 6000 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Pontiac 6000. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (17% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and other or unknown (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 0% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 139,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 1 technical service bulletin for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
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.
- Brakes1 17%
- Engine cooling1 17%
- Other or unknown1 17%
- Seats1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer restarted the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic could not duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10076219, filed 2004-06Mileage 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 139,000 and 139,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 1991 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 | 19 | 28 | 22 | $3,050 |
| 6000 FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 25 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 6000 FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 28 | 20 | $3,350 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 2.5L 4-cyl | 3-speed automatic | 18 | 26 | 21 | $3,200 |
| 6000 Wagon FWD | 3.1L 6-cyl | 4-speed automatic | 17 | 28 | 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
- 95V173000Sep 15, 1995Seat belts › Front › AnchorageCovers: Pontiac 6000 1989–1991, Buick Century 1989–1996, Oldsmobile Ciera 1989–1990, 1994–1996 +2 more
These vehicles were assembled with rear outboard safety belt anchorages that may not withstand the required load. This does not comply with fmvss no.210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
- 92V124000Sep 1, 1992Seats › Front assembly › ReclinerCovers: Pontiac 6000 1990–1991, Buick Century 1990–1991, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1991 +2 more
The power seat or recliner wiring harness can be pinched or can chafe on the seat frame or spring support rod, wearing through the wire insulation and causing an electrical short.
Recall details for the 1991 Pontiac 6000 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 1 on record; the latest 1 are shown.
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Engine cooling. Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
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 1991 Pontiac 6000 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1991 Pontiac 6000 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1991 Pontiac 6000 is reported most often?
Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (17% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 1991 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 1991 Pontiac 6000 get?
The EPA rates the 1991 Pontiac 6000 (6000, 3.1L 6-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 18 city and 25 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 1991 Pontiac 6000 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 139,000 miles and the middle half falls between 139,000 and 139,000 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 29, 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.