Model year guide

1990 Pontiac 6000

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Pontiac 6000 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

1990 Pontiac 6000 at a glance

Safety recalls2
Combined18–23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1990 Pontiac 6000 recalls 2

Seat Belts:front:anchorage NHTSA Campaign #95V173000 · 15/09/1995

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH REAR OUTBOARD SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGES THAT MAY NOT WITHSTAND THE REQUIRED LOAD. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO.210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."

Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE EXISTING ANCHOR BOLTS WITH A NEW SHOULDER BOLT AND THREAD LOCKING ADHESIVE. ADDITIONALLY, NOISE CONTROL PATCHES WILL BE APPLIED AT EACH ANCHORAGE.

Seats:front Assembly:recliner NHTSA Campaign #92V124000 · 01/09/1992

THE POWER SEAT OR RECLINER WIRING HARNESS CAN BE PINCHED OR CAN CHAFE ON THE SEAT FRAME OR SPRING SUPPORT ROD, WEARING THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION AND CAUSING AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.

Fix: REPAIR ANY ABRADED WIRING AND REROUTE THE WIRING HARNESS USING A WIRING HARNESS CLIP.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Oct 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.

1990 Pontiac 6000 MPG & running costs

Combined18–23 mpg
City18 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,325
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd or Automatic 4-spd
Passenger volume97 cu ft
Cargo volume16 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$4,625 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 4 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 1990 Pontiac 6000 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$16,625
Fuel only$16,625
Per mile$0.22

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.

1990 Pontiac 6000 vehicles on record

Other Pontiac 6000 model years

1990 Pontiac 6000 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Pontiac 6000 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 1990 Pontiac 6000. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Pontiac 6000 get?

The 1990 Pontiac 6000 has U.S. EPA estimates of 18–23 mpg combined, depending on engine and trim (4 versions).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.