1986 Pontiac 6000 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
10 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
Not available median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1986 model year. Data snapshot: . 0 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Steering:Rack And Pinion is the most frequently named component, appearing in 4 of 10 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Steering behavior | 4 | 40.0% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 10.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 10.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Steering:Rack And Pinion | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core | 1 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 |
Steering:Rack And Pinion: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Visibility:Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:Heater Core: 1; Visibility:Windshield: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
No usable failure mileage is recorded. 10 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 |
1995: 6; 1996: 2; 2000: 1; 2001: 1
Pattern summary
Steering:Rack And Pinion leads the component reports. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 480093 · 1995-02-02 (February 2, 1995)
'COLD POWER STEERING'. *SD
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480093 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 480986 · 1995-01-10 (January 10, 1995)
RACK/PINION GEAR FAILED, CAUSING STEERING DIFFICULTY. *DH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 480986 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 740534 · 2001-02-06 (February 6, 2001)
THE LEFT AND RIGHT SUB-FRAME THAT SUPPORTS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION BROKE (RUSTED OUT MAYBE) AT THE FRONT ,AROUND THE ISOLATORS. THIS DROPPED EVERYTHING DOWN ABOUT 6-8INCHES. LUCKILY THIS HAPPENED AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE VEHICLE WAS VERY HARD TO STEER AND REALLY SHOULDN'T HAVE BEEN DRIVEN ANYWHERE. I WAS A MILE OR TWO FROM A MECHANIC SHOP, SO I DROVE IT THERE.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 740534 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 972873 · 1995-10-03 (October 3, 1995)
CALLER INVOLVED IN RECALLED NO. 87V093000, ON ABS BRAKES - HYDRAULIC PUMP MOTOR FAILURE, REPAIRED VEHICLE IN 1990, SAME PART HAS FAILED AGAIN 9/95. TT THE MANUFACTURER NO LONGER MAKES REPLACEMENT PARTS. *YH
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 972873 at NHTSA ↗