There have been 22 safety recalls for the Pontiac Sunbird. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac Sunbird.
This can result in loss of vehicle control and a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1994 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1994 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM |
| Recall Summary: These vehicles were built with overtorqued drive axle spindle nuts. This condition can cause excessive loads on the spindle nut and drive axle resulting in failure of the drive axle or the spindle nut.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, 1993 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1993 Buick Century, 1993 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1993 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Recall Summary: The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, "brake hoses. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Recall Summary: 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The seat occupant faces increased risk of injury in theevent of a sudden stop or accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1991 Buick Regal, 1991 Chevrolet Cavalier, 1991 Chevrolet Lumina, 1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1991 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1991 Pontiac Sunbird |
| Component: SEAT BELTS |
| Recall Summary: The front door shoulder belt guide loops may be cracked and are not in compliance with fmvss 208. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jun. 24, 1994 | Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm | 65 |
| Nov. 22, 1993 | Vehicle Speed Control | 108,898 |
| Jul. 21, 1993 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 2,848 |
| Apr. 3, 1992 | Vehicle Speed Control | 22,452 |
| Jan. 10, 1992 | Seat Belt | 347,866 |
| Sep. 23, 1991 | Structure:body:door:hinge And Attachments | 41,718 |
| Sep. 23, 1991 | Latches/locks/linkages:hood:latch | 3,212 |
| Dec. 6, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 13,095 |
| Jul. 25, 1988 | Visibility:windshield | 33 |
| Jun. 14, 1988 | Electrical System:wiring: Rear Compartment/trunk | 14,840 |
| Dec. 1, 1987 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly:filler Pipe And Cap | 131,476 |
| May. 7, 1987 | Seats | 1,136,407 |
| Apr. 28, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 93,317 |
| Feb. 6, 1984 | Seats:front Assembly:recliner | 76,586 |
| May. 19, 1981 | Seat Belts:front:retractor | 55,238 |
| Jun. 13, 1979 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 42,977 |
| May. 6, 1979 | Electrical System:wiring | 4,208 |
| Mar. 30, 1979 | Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 172,000 |
| Jan. 24, 1978 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 22,268 |
| Feb. 16, 1977 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 314 |
| Feb. 12, 1976 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 34,208 |
| Feb. 10, 1976 | Steering:gear Box (other Than Rack And Pinion) | 20 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1994 Pontiac Sunbird | 1 |
| 1993 Pontiac Sunbird | 2 |
| 1992 Pontiac Sunbird | 3 |
| 1991 Pontiac Sunbird | 2 |
| 1989 Pontiac Sunbird | 1 |
| 1988 Pontiac Sunbird | 2 |
| 1987 Pontiac Sunbird | 1 |
| 1986 Pontiac Sunbird | 1 |
| 1984 Pontiac Sunbird | 2 |
| 1983 Pontiac Sunbird | 1 |
| 1980 Pontiac Sunbird | 1 |
| 1979 Pontiac Sunbird | 2 |
| 1978 Pontiac Sunbird | 2 |
| 1977 Pontiac Sunbird | 2 |
| 1976 Pontiac Sunbird | 2 |