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#BS-1987-PON600-6D4D

1987 Pontiac 6000

Based on reports from 27 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 27 complaints, 3 crashes, 2 fires, and 3 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:frame And MembersHIGH

3 owners reported structure:frame and members issues.

!Inspect the Speed ControlMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:frame And Members (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:frame And Members3 (11%)

Speed Control3 (11%)

Steering:rack And Pinion2 (7%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly2 (7%)

Seat Belts:front:retractor1 (4%)

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:hydraulic1 (4%)

Electrical System:ignition:module1 (4%)

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline1 (4%)

1987 Pontiac 6000: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:frame And Members Issues

Structure:frame And Members complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1987 Pontiac 6000, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Speed Control Issues

Speed Control complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 1987 Pontiac 6000, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to speed control-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1987 Pontiac 6000, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:rack and pinion-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1987 Pontiac 6000, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:cooling system:radiator assembly-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1987 Pontiac 6000. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

06E043000Oct 2006

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

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 CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.

87V034000Mar 1987

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

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.

87V093000Jul 1987

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

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 CAN CAUSE LOSS OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR AND/OR LOSS OF THE ABS FUNCTION.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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1987 Pontiac 6000 vs. Class Average (Midsize Cars)

This vehicle

Class avg

Complaint volume is roughly in line with other midsize cars vehicles from 1987.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 27 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Pontiac 6000 Model Years

1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980

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1987 Pontiac 6000: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1987 Pontiac 6000?

The most commonly reported issue with the 1987 Pontiac 6000 is related to the structure:frame and members, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 1987 Pontiac 6000 reliable?

The 1987 Pontiac 6000 has 27 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 2 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 1987 Pontiac 6000 problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 1987 Pontiac 6000 have any recalls?

Yes, the 1987 Pontiac 6000 has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Pontiac 6000 problems start?

Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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