Pontiac 6000 Speed Sensor Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(1)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(1)

Speed Sensor Replacement Service

How much does a Speed Sensor Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Pontiac 6000 Speed Sensor Replacement is $139 with $44 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1985 Pontiac 6000V6-4.3L DieselService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$202.03Shop/Dealer Price$233.79 - $306.57
1988 Pontiac 6000V6-2.8LService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$420.33Shop/Dealer Price$511.68 - $763.20
1987 Pontiac 6000L4-2.5LService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$765.61Shop/Dealer Price$943.28 - $1453.76
1991 Pontiac 6000L4-2.5LService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$420.33Shop/Dealer Price$511.66 - $763.16
1982 Pontiac 6000V6-4.3L DieselService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$182.03Shop/Dealer Price$213.82 - $286.63
1983 Pontiac 6000L4-2.5LService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$765.61Shop/Dealer Price$943.28 - $1453.76
1984 Pontiac 6000L4-2.5LService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$270.09Shop/Dealer Price$322.50 - $457.48
1983 Pontiac 6000V6-2.8LService typeSpeed Sensor ReplacementEstimate$337.99Shop/Dealer Price$407.74 - $593.94
Show example Pontiac 6000 Speed Sensor Replacement prices

What is the Speed Sensor all about?

Located on the transmission case, within the rear differential assembly or inside the ABS system, the vehicle speed sensor reads the speed of the wheel rotation on a vehicle while driving. The sensor also helps the vehicle maintain stability while driving by telling the computer when to release pressure to a wheel while using the ABS.

A type of tachometer, the part consists of a toothed ring and pickup. The speed sensor reads the rotational speed of the reluctor wheel, located within the transmission. Speed sensors within the differential use a trigger wheel mounted in conjunction with the ring gear to accomplish the same tasks as those performed by the transmission-mounted version.

Keep in mind:

  • The mechanic will run a diagnostic on the vehicle to find the exact cause of the problem.

  • A faulty speed sensor sometimes produces symptoms similar to a failing transmission.

  • The mechanic will check the transmission.

  • Some vehicles use the information from the sensor to help determine ride height, a feature in newer vehicles.

  • The mechanic will check all connections to make sure everything remains connected properly.

How it's done:

  • The speed sensor is verified that it needs to be replaced. The vehicle is lifted and supported on jack stands.

  • The speed sensor is located in the rear axle. The speed sensor is removed from the rear axle housing.

  • The new speed sensor is installed into the axle housing.

  • The speed sensor connector is connected. The vehicle is removed from the jack stands.

  • The vehicle is road tested and scanned for proper operation of the speed sensor.

Our recommendation:

When replacing the vehicle speed sensor, the mechanic will first run a diagnostic to make sure that the problem does not lie with the transmission instead.

Replace a faulty speed sensor as soon as possible to avoid further damages on your vehicle. The speed sensor also controls the anti-lock braking system. Driving with a bad speed sensor usually causes the ABS to malfunction and can lead to loss of braking power and/or an accident. The speed sensor likewise affects the transmission, causing it to perform erratically.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Speed Sensor?

  • Odometer does not work
  • Speedometer stops working or performs erratically
  • Cruise control fails to function properly
  • Transmission hesitates to shift gears or shifts roughly, sometimes revving higher as the driver shifts gears
  • Transmission jumps gears
  • Vehicle idles incorrectly
  • Vehicle rumbles
  • Vehicle suddenly loses power
  • Fuel efficiency drops
  • Check Engine Light, brake, or anti-lock warning lamps come on

How important is this service?

While vehicle owners can get away with not replacing a vehicle speed sensor initially, they can expect the vehicle’s usability to only worsen over time. Owners want to refrain from waiting until the part goes out completely, which could cause critical vehicle systems, such as the speedometer and anti-lock brakes, to stop functioning entirely.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Pontiac mechanics

Real customer reviews from Pontiac owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(1)

Rating Summary
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0

Brikk

18 years of experience
389 reviews
Brikk
18 years of experience
Pontiac 6000 L4-2.5L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Gastonia, North Carolina
Brikkwas on time .did a great job.highly recommend him

Brikk

18 years of experience
389 reviews
Brikk
18 years of experience
Pontiac 6000 L4-2.5L - Drive Belt Tensioner - Gastonia, North Carolina
Went well.but had to call back because of a problem with tension pulleuy

Nolan

30 years of experience
225 reviews
Nolan
30 years of experience
Pontiac 6000 L4-2.5L - Car is not starting Inspection - Tucson, Arizona
very helpful and taught me a lot about my car

Stacy

24 years of experience
366 reviews
Stacy
24 years of experience
Pontiac Vibe L4-2.4L - Speed Sensor Replacement - Morrow, Georgia
Honest mechanic, I can appreciate that.

Excellent Rating

(1)

Rating Summary
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Number of Pontiac Speed Sensor Replacement services completed
11+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Pontiac MECHANICS
800+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Get a Massachusetts Driver's Permit
The The Massachusetts graduated driver’s license program requires all new drivers to begin driving under supervision, in order to practice safe driving before getting their full driver’s license. In order to receive the initial learner’s permit, you must follow certain...
P0278 OBD-II Trouble Code: Cylinder 6 Contribution/Balance Fault
P0278 P0278 code definition The P0278 code represents an abnormal amount of voltage being detected in the vehicle’s fuel injector circuit. What the P0278 code means The P0278 code is stored when the PCM detects an amount of voltage in...
P2661 OBD-II Trouble Code: B Rocker Arm Actuator Sys Perf or Stuck Off Bank2
P2661 means an electrical issue in the rocker arm actuator control circuit for the exhaust camshaft in bank 2 of the engine.

How do I release the parking brake?

Releasing the parking brake is very easy. With your right foot, depress the standard braking pedal. While the pedal is depressed, use your left foot to depress the parking brake pedal fully, at which point it will release.

When engine warms up and goes in reverse, it shuts off

Hello there. This is a bit of a rare issue on the 1990 Chevrolet K2500. There are a few possible causes that come to mind with the issues going into reverse. The most common would be a shift solenoid (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/shift-interlock-solenoid-replacement),...

My 2006 Nissan quest won't change from first gear to 2 gear it over revs I can't go over 25 mph. How do I fix this problem?

How was the condition of the fluid you got out of the transmission, any fault codes? The engine is over revving because the transmission is slipping which can be caused by very worn materials inside the unit. A transmission can...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com