1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
4 recalls, 42 complaints - 15 TSBs
09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
Consequence
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
93V190000 Nov 22, 1993
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VERY COLD WEATHER, WATER THATN ENTERS THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT FREEZES AND CAUSES THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT OR BINDING CONDITION.
Consequence
IF THIS OCCURS, LOSS OF NORMAL THROTTLE CONTROL CAN RESULT, OR THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY.
92V048000 Apr 3, 1992
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THE KINK IN THE CABLE CAN CAUSE EITHER A HIGH EFFORT ACCELERATOR CABLE, STICKING ACCELERATOR CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CABLE.
Consequence
IF THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE STICKS OR BREAKS IT CANRESULT IN LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL. IF LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL OCCURS WHILE THEVEHICLE IS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY.
91V166000 Sep 23, 1991
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Defect Description
THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISSING, LEADING TO A CONDITION WHERE THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE THE SECONDARY STRIKER.
Consequence
IF THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH IS NOT ENGAGED, AND THEPRIMARY HOOD LATCH WAS ALSO NOT ENGAGED, THE HOOD COULD OPEN UNEXPECTEDLY. IFTHIS OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, THE HOOD MAY CONTACT THE WINDSHIELD,REDUCING THE FORWARD VISION AREA OF THE DRIVER AND A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy
INSPECT HOOD LATCH ASSEMBLIES AND, WHERE NECESSARY, INSTALL A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING.
Complaint Statistics
42 total complaints
3 crashes 1 fires 1 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 3 |
| SEAT BELTS | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 2 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 2 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 1 |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Oct 16, 2003
Incident date: Oct 1, 2003
THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ON MY SUNBIRD KEEPS FAILING, CAUSING ABRUBT MALFUNCTIONS. IT IS DANGEROUS IN THE MIDST OF TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURS USUALLY ON A COLD OR RAINY DAY. THE CABLE HAS BEEN RECALLED ON SOME SUNBIRDS HOWEVER; AFTER PHONING PONTIAC THEY INFORMED ME MY CAR DID NOT HAVE SUCH A RECALL. I ... Read more
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Oct 4, 2002
Incident date: Sep 24, 2002
WHILE VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED AT 40 MPH THE DRIVER SEAT TO COLLAPSED. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
Crash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED THE BRAKES RELEASE ALLOWING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCCURED NUMEROUS OF TIMES BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG SINCE THE COMPUTER DOES NOT RECORD ANY FAILURE CODES. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURED WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES SYSTEM AS ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 24, 2001
Incident date: Sep 15, 2001
WHEN THE CAR IS STOPPED THE BRAKES RELEASE ALLOWING THE CAR TO LURCH FORWARD WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCCURED NUMEROUS OF TIMES BUT THE DEALERSHIP SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG SINCE THE COMPUTER DOES NOT RECORD ANY FAILURE CODES. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURED WITH THE ORIGINAL BRAKES SYSTEM AS ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Aug 27, 2000
WHEEL WELL RUSTED, CAUSING SHOCKS TO COME THROUGH THE TRUNK, AND THE BODY FRAME OF THE VEHICLE TO FALL ON THE REAR AXLE. THIS CAUSED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 8, 2000
Incident date: Aug 27, 2000
WHEEL WELL RUSTED, CAUSING SHOCKS TO COME THROUGH THE TRUNK, AND THE BODY FRAME OF THE VEHICLE TO FALL ON THE REAR AXLE. THIS CAUSED A MOMENTARY LOSS OF CONTROL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
Nov 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 21, 1995
WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR, I KNEW IT HAD BEEN IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE HOOD AND TRUNK DID NOT LINE UP. THEN I FOUND OUT THAT 3 OUT OF 4 WHEEL BEARINGS WERE BAD, BUT THE AUTO DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THIS, EITHER. IS THERE ANY ACTION I CAN TAKE AGAINST THEM?
STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
Nov 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 21, 1995
WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR, I KNEW IT HAD BEEN IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE HOOD AND TRUNK DID NOT LINE UP. THEN I FOUND OUT THAT 3 OUT OF 4 WHEEL BEARINGS WERE BAD, BUT THE AUTO DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THIS, EITHER. IS THERE ANY ACTION I CAN TAKE AGAINST THEM?
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Nov 18, 1999
Incident date: Aug 21, 1995
WHEN I BOUGHT THIS CAR, I KNEW IT HAD BEEN IN A WRECK BECAUSE THE HOOD AND TRUNK DID NOT LINE UP. THEN I FOUND OUT THAT 3 OUT OF 4 WHEEL BEARINGS WERE BAD, BUT THE AUTO DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THIS, EITHER. IS THERE ANY ACTION I CAN TAKE AGAINST THEM?
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Sep 24, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
PROBLEMS OF HEATING/COOLING DEVELOPED, LEADING TO EXTENSIVE SERVICE TO CORRECT. GASKET FAILURE RECOGNIZED BY MECHANIC AFTER REPLACING HEATER CORE AND RADIATOR FAILED TO CORRECT PROBLEMS. (SISTER'S 1991 PONT SUNBIRD W/ SAME ENGINE FALED 6/99 WHILE ON HIGHWAY)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Sep 2, 1999
Incident date: Jul 24, 1999
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED AND DIED BECAUSE THE TIMING CHAIN BELT SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Aug 25, 1999
Incident date: Jul 10, 1999
THE BRAKE LINE TO THE CALIPERS & STRUTS HAD BEEN SEVERED. WAS LOSING BRAKE FLUID. WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. HAD NO BRAKES. WILL BE TAKING TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jun 21, 1999
Incident date: Jun 20, 1999
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION AT 45 MPH, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Apr 10, 1999
IN COLD WEATHER THE HORN WILL BECOME EXTREMELY COLD AND SHORT OUT, CAUSING THE HORN TO GO OFF CONTINUOSLY WITHOUT ANY STOPPING. HAVE TO REMOVE THE FUSE BEFORE IT WILL WORK! *AK
SEAT BELTS
Mar 28, 1999
Incident date: Jan 2, 1997
THE SEAT BELTS ARE MOUNTED INTO THE DOORS THE DOOR CAME OPEN WITH MYSELF AND I WAS NEARLY THROWED OUT OF THE CAR IF THIS CAR IS EVER ROLL OVER AND THE DOORS COES OPEN THERE ARE NO SEAT BELTS THERE . *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Aug 6, 1998
Incident date: Jan 1, 1998
POWER DOOR LOCKS IN BOTH REAR DOORS HAVE FAILED.
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
May 28, 1998
Incident date: May 14, 1998
PIN IN DIFFERENTIAL BROKE AND WENT INTO TRANSMISSION LOCKING ALL GEARS AND EXPLODING TRANSMISSION INTO CLUTCH AND LOCKING UP FRONT WHEELS.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Dec 23, 1997
Incident date: Nov 10, 1997
WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR TWO DAYS THERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE WHICH STARTED UNDER THE DASH BEHIND THE GLOVE BOX. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Sep 1, 1995
INTERMITTENT STALLING.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jan 28, 1997
WHEN COMING TO A STOP THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTS DOWN, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STALL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Dec 20, 1996
Incident date: Dec 18, 1996
WHILE IN A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED UNEXPECTEDLY TWICE AND THE OWNER COULD NOT CONTROL IT. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN INVOLVED IN TWO DIFFRENT RECALLS FOR THE THROTTLE AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED. 93V190000. *AK
SEAT BELTS
Dec 9, 1996
Incident date: Dec 7, 1996
THE DRIVER'S SIDE AUTOMATIC SHOULDER BELT IS INOPERATIVE WHEN IN USE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Sep 30, 1996
Incident date: Apr 19, 1996
BRAKE LINE HOSE BROKE, CAUSING BRAKE FAILURE.
STRUCTURE:BODY
Sep 12, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1993
HORN WIRE SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN HORN MALFUNCTIONING, ALSO PROBLEMS WITH FIREWALL SEALANT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Sep 12, 1996
Incident date: Dec 1, 1993
HORN WIRE SHORTED OUT, RESULTING IN HORN MALFUNCTIONING, ALSO PROBLEMS WITH FIREWALL SEALANT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1994
CALIPER MOUNTING BOLTS STRIPPED.
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
Jun 28, 1996
Incident date: Aug 8, 1994
STEERING KNUCKLES FAILED. *DH
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
Feb 6, 1996
Incident date: Jan 1, 1993
FAILURE OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLES, BELT WILL NOT STAY ENGAGED IN THE BUCKLE, SEAT WILL NOT RETRACT. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Dec 2, 1993
BRAKES FAILED TO OPERATE, CAUSING ACCIDENT. *SD
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Apr 16, 1993
ROTORS WERE REPLACED THREE TIMES DUE TO RUST PITS/PULSATION.*SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Jan 25, 1996
Incident date: Mar 25, 1994
ABS LIGHT REMAINED ON, REPLACED WIRE AND SENSOR. *SD
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 27, 1995
WHEN APPLY THE BRAKE IN DRY CONDITION BRAKE GRABS AND RELEASE HAVE ABS ANTI-LOCK BRAKE . TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Sep 18, 1995
ABS BRAKES; WARNING INTERMITTENTLY MAY ACKNOWLEDGE FAILURE. BRAKES MAY LOCKUP OR BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO FLOOR. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jul 26, 1995
Incident date: Apr 1, 1992
THE SPARK PLUG WASN'T TREAD ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM . TT
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Jan 1, 1995
SUDDEN ACCELERATION DUE TO HOLE IN VACUUM HOSE AFTER RECALL REPAIRS.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jul 6, 1995
Incident date: Nov 21, 1994
WATER PUMP NOISY, REPLACED PRIOR TO RECALL. *TW
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Jun 22, 1995
Incident date: Oct 3, 1994
WATER PUMP FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL, CAUSING TIMING AND DRIVE BELT FAILURES/VEHICLE TO STALL. *SKD
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Mar 3, 1994
ACCELERATOR CABLE REPLACED. TT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Jun 22, 1994
BATTERY NOT CHARGING, REPLACED ALTERNATOR. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Jul 6, 1993
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT DISC ROTORS AND PADS,6 TIMES AND MASTER CYLINDER, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Mar 8, 1995
Incident date: Jul 6, 1993
ABS, BRAKE FAILURE, FRONT DISC ROTORS AND PADS,6 TIMES AND MASTER CYLINDER, EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. TT
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jan 24, 1995
WHENEVER IN HEAVY RAIN, EXPERIENCE INTERMITTENT STEERING WHEEL LOCKUP, DEALER CAN'T REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TT
EPA Fuel Economy, 1992 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) | 21.0 | 28.0 | 23.0 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 22.0 | 32.0 | 26.0 | Regular | $2,400 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Automatic 3-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 18.0 | 26.0 | 21.0 | Regular | $2,950 |
| 3.1L 6-cyl, Manual 5-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,100 |
CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Subcompact Cars)
Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.
Technical Service Bulletins, 1992 PONTIAC SUNBIRD
15 manufacturer communications from 15 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | 3 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW | 1 |
| 010000 STEERING | 1 |
| 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 1 |
| 034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 1 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 1 |
| 105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE | 1 |
130089009
Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
04152004
Apr 15, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
VEHICLES MAY SET ANYONE OR A COMBINATION OF FRONT-WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM CODES AS INTERMITTENT OR HARD FAILURES. GM VOICEMAIL EXPRESS. *TT
00966B
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
00966
Jan 1, 2004
046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES - JUMPER HARNESS. *TT
990730030A
Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
000524001
Apr 1, 2000
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR
990730030
Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
876002A
Jul 1, 1998
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME V6 ENGINES MAY, ON A VERY INFREQUENT BASIS, HAVE AN OIL ODOR CONDITION THAT IS GENERALLY ENCOUNTERED AFTER THE ENGINE'S OIL HAS BEEN CHANGED.TYPICALLY THE ODOR LASTS APPROXIMATELY 1000 MILES AFTER THE CHANGE OF OIL AND THEN DOES NOT RE
970801735026
Aug 1, 1997
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC
9573T4001
Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
435006A
May 1, 1995
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
UNKNOWN
438101A
May 1, 1995
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
UNKNOWN
438135
Nov 1, 1994
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
BUZZING SOUND WHEN REAR DEFOGGER IS ON. *TW
433211
Nov 1, 1994
010000 STEERING
CRUNCH NOISE FROM RIGHT SIDE DASH AREA WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. *TW
CAMP/93C54A
Oct 1, 1994
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
GENERAL MOTORS HAS DETERMINED THAT SOME 1992-93 PONTIAC SUNBIRD MODEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 2.0L ENGINE MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH THE INCORRECT COOLANT PUMP. COOLANT MAY LEAK PAST THE INTERNAL COOLANT PUMP SEAL AND INTO THE PUMP BEA
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
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 (current) | 4 | 42 | |
| 1991 | 4 | 30 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 15 | View |
| 1989 | 3 | 16 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 4 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 9 | View |
| 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 |