The 1987 Pontiac 6000 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 6,043 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC87V0930001987-06-236,004 affected
Defect
THE 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 MOTOR. ADDITIONALLY, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND ABS ELECTRICAL RELAYS MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO WATER CONTAMINATION DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS CONDITION…
Consequence
LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR WOULD RESULT IN A TOTALLOSS OF REAR BRAKES AS WELL AS POWER ASSIST TO THE FRONT BRAKES. THE RED BRAKEWARNING LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE AND STAY ON. IF THIS WARNING IS NOT HEEDED, ALOSS OF REAR BRAKES AT A TIME WHEN MINIMUM STOPPING DISTANCE IS REQUIRED COULDRESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. …
Remedy
THE ABS AND HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ELECTRICAL RELAYS AND 30 AMP FUSES WILL BE REPLACED. IN ADDITION, THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR ASSEMBLY AND PRESSURE/WARNING SWITCH WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACED.
VISIBILITY87V0340001987-03-1639 affected
Defect
POOR BOND ADHESION BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD GLASS AND MOUNTING COULD ALLOW THE WINDSHIELD TO SEPARATE DURING A 30 MPH FRONTAL BARRIER TEST REQUIRED BY FMVSS 212.
Consequence
IF WINDSHIELD GLASS SEPARATION OCCURS DURING ANACCIDENT, AN UNBELTED OCCUPANT COULD BE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE AND INJURED.
Remedy
REINSTALL WINDSHIELDS TO ASSURE PROPER BOND ADHESION.
Complaints by component
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
3
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
2
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
1
1fires
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
1
1fires
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
1
Total complaints27
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Fuel tank fuel lines and brake lines are rusting. Fuel tank is seeping gasoline when full.”
“Fuel tank fuel lines and brake lines are rusting. Fuel tank is seeping gasoline when full.”
“This is referring to a current recall that needs to be expanded. Your current recall # is 88v048000 under the nhtsa guidelines. This recall includes cars for one month of production for one year. The problem exists in all years of the car, 88 and earlier. I am a member of a club that has over 200…”
“Consumer stated that engine cradle cracked at the control arm. There was a recall on the 1988 models, but this vehicle was not included. Consumer took vehicle to repair shop, and was told that engine cradle cracked, and it would be expensive to fix the engine cradle. *ak”
“Vehicle experienced underhood fire while driving.*mr 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…”
“Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration when driver put the gear shift into reverse and hit a parked car. Nlm”
“Was pulling out of parking space about 5mph when vehicle suddenly accelerated. Had no warning. Vehicle hit truck across street. Had vehicle towed to dealer. *ak”
“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…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationEA89010 Opened 1989-01-17 · closed 1990-05-08
BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationEA89026 Opened 1989-06-12 · closed 1990-10-09
LOSS OF POWER STEERING
SUMMARY: THE COMPLAINTS DESCRIBE A FAILURE OF THE PRESSURE HOSECONNECTED TO THE POWER STEERING PUMP.USED ONLY ON THE 4 CYL MODELS.THIS PART HAS BEEN REDESIGNED AND EACH GM DIVISION HAS ISSUED ASERVICE BULLETIN.WARRANTY CLAIMS AND PARTS SALES ARE VERY HIGH.===
InvestigationEA92024 Opened 1992-06-26 · closed 1994-01-31
STICKING THROTTLE
There is no summary currently available
InvestigationPE89105 Opened 1989-03-20 · closed 1989-06-12
POWER STEERING HOSE FAILS
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InvestigationPE94048 Opened 1994-06-21 · closed 1994-12-30
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1987 Pontiac 6000 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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