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1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

2 recalls, 9 complaints - 1 TSBs

06E043000 May 19, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Defect Description
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 CE... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
88,303 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
87V184000 Dec 1, 1987
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Defect Description
THE FUEL FEED AND/OR RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES COULD CRACK OR SEPARATE, ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO THE UNDERHOOD AREA.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE, WITHOUT PRIORWARNING, AND CAUSE INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
REPLACE BOTH FUEL FEED AND RETURN HOSE/PIPE ASSEMBLIES.
131,476 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

9 total complaints 4 fires

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
TIRES1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 12, 1998
NONE
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD Dec 17, 1998
Incident date: Dec 12, 1998
CONSUMER DIDN'T ENTRY SUMMARY.
Fire
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 28, 1996
AIR CONDITIONER REPLACED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 28, 1996
BATTERY REPLACED.
TIRES Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Dec 28, 1996
TIRE REPLACED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Nov 14, 1996
Incident date: May 30, 1996
ENGINE LOCKED UP, CAUSING FIRE.
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Oct 29, 1996
Incident date: Aug 28, 1996
ENGINE FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR May 9, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1995
WRONG ALTERNATOR INSTALLED IN VEHICLE AT FACTORY, CAUSING ALTERNATOR TO OVERHEAT. *DSH
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Aug 26, 1995
HAVE THE AIR CONDITIONER REPAIR ABOUT THREE TIMES AND STILL DOESN'T WORK . TT

EPA Fuel Economy, 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 25.0 21.0 Premium $3,650
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 22.0 30.0 25.0 Regular $2,500
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 18.0 29.0 22.0 Premium $3,500
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 22.0 29.0 25.0 Regular $2,500
2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 23.0 33.0 26.0 Regular $2,400

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins, 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
000524001 Apr 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

NHTSA Safety Investigations, PONTIAC SUNBIRD

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE87031 Opened: May 13, 1987 , Closed: Aug 5, 1987
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1987
SEPARATED STRNG KNUCKLE
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER: GENERAL MOTORS HAS SUBMITED ONE FIELD REPORT PERTAINING TO A CUSTOMER OWNED VEHICLE WITH PROBLEM.ANALYSIS: INSPECTION BY ODI ENGINEER REVEALED A MISSING NUT AND COTTER PIN WHICH HOLDSTHE TIE ROD END TO THE STEERING KNUCKLE. THE HEX NUT APPARENTLY HAD NEVER B... Read more

PONTIAC SUNBIRD - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PONTIAC SUNBIRD across all model years (1976, 1994).

42 Total Recalls
257 Total Complaints
1 Investigations
37 Reported Crashes
16 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PONTIAC SUNBIRD - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2000 0 3 View
1999 0 3 View
1998 0 2 View
1997 0 4 View
1996 0 5 View
1995 0 1 View
1994 2 51 View
1993 3 50 View
1992 4 42 View
1991 4 30 View
1990 2 15 View
1989 3 16 View
1988 3 4 View
1987 (current) 2 9
1986 2 6 View
1985 1 4 View
1984 2 8 View
1983 1 0 View
1980 1 0 View
1979 3 1 View
1978 3 0 View
1977 3 0 View
1976 3 0 View

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LEMANS 53 172 View
SUNFIRE 51 1,643 View