1988 Pontiac 6000
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Pontiac 6000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
1988 Pontiac 6000 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
1988 Pontiac 6000 recalls 3
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE C…
Fix: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
FUEL FEED HOSE COULD LEAK AT THE COUPLING ON THE ENGINE END OF THE HOSE ASSEMBLY.
Fix: INSTALL NEW FUEL FEED HOSE ASSEMBLY.
FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER CONTROL ARM BRACKET COULD DEVELOP METAL CRACKS.
Fix: INSPECT ALL VEHICLES AND REPLACE ENGINE CRADLE ASSEMBLY ON ALL SUSPECT VEHICLES.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
1988 Pontiac 6000 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
1988 Pontiac 6000 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 5 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 1988 Pontiac 6000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1988 Pontiac 6000 — ranges cover the 4 body / drivetrain versions on record. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
NHTSA defect investigations 4
SUB-FRAME ABSORBER FAILURE Closed
NHTSA #PE94048 · Engine And Engine Cooling · opened Jun 1994 · closed Dec 1994STICKING THROTTLE Closed
NHTSA #EA92024 · Vehicle Speed Control · opened Jun 1992 · closed Jan 1994STOP LAMPS Closed
SUMMARY: A CHEVROLET SERVICE BULLETIN DATED JULY 1988 INDICATES THAT BOTHSOCKETS MUST BE REPLACED USING PART NUMBER 5972532. THIS SERVICE STOCKUSES A NEW HEAT RESISTANT MATERIAL. PRODUCTION STOCK WAS ALSO CORRECTEDBEGINNING WITH VINS J7163799 AND JJ187909.===
NHTSA #PE89035 · Exterior Lighting · opened Jan 1989 · closed May 1989BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS Closed
NHTSA #EA89010 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · opened Jan 1989 · closed May 1990An investigation means NHTSA is examining a possible defect — it is not a recall, and many close without one.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the 6000. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Pontiac 6000
The Pontiac 6000 is a mid-size car that was sold by Pontiac from the 1982 to 1991 model years. As Pontiac downsized its mid-size model range, the 6000 was the successor of the Pontiac LeMans. Initially offered as a two-door and four-door notchback sedan, a five-door 6000 station wagon was introduced for 1984. During the 1980s, Pontiac was transitioning towards a numeric model nomenclature, with the 6000 ultimately becoming the largest model line to use it.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.