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1985 Pontiac 6000

Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 26 MPG.

The Pontiac 6000 is a mid-size automobile manufactured and marketed by Pontiac from the 1982 to 1991 model years. As Pontiac transitioned to a numeric model nomenclature in the early 1980s, the 6000 replaced the LeMans as the mid-size Pontiac, slotted between the Phoenix and the Bonneville.

Pontiac 6000
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Fuel economy (EPA)

EngineTransmissionFuelCityHighwayCombinedCO2 g/mi
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 23 19 468
4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel 23 31 26 392
2.5L 4-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 21 29 24 370
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 18 24 20 444
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 24 20 444
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Regular 17 24 19 468
2.8L 6-cyl Automatic 4-spd Regular 17 26 20 444
4.3L 6-cyl Automatic 3-spd Diesel 23 32 26 392

Safety recalls (NHTSA)

2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Campaign 84V132000

THE THROTTLE LINKAGE MAY BIND BECAUSE DURING NORMAL OPERATION, THE THROTTLE BODY CASE MAY INTERFERE WITH THE LINKAGE. THIS INTERFERENCE COULD PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROM CLOSING EVEN THOUGH THE DRIVER HAS REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL.

Campaign 06E043000

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 A

Owner complaints (NHTSA)

5 complaints filed by owners for this model year (2 involving a crash, 1 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.

Wheels 1 Tires 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the fuel economy of a 1985 Pontiac 6000?

EPA figures for the 1985 Pontiac 6000 reach 26 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.

Are there recalls on the 1985 Pontiac 6000?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 1985 Pontiac 6000. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.

What are common problems with the 1985 Pontiac 6000?

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA for the 1985 Pontiac 6000, most often about: Wheels, Tires, Engine And Engine Cooling. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.

Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.