1984 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1984 Pontiac Sunbird recalls

Most common 1984 Pontiac Sunbird problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Steering	3
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Power Train	1
Seat Belts	1
Seats	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2010-08-03, Seat Belts
1984 PONTIAC SUNBIRD VEHICLE CRASH 4/14/1986 SEAT CAME OUT OF THE FLOOR, SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BREAKING MY BACK AND PELVIS IN 7 PLACES SEAT BELT RETAINER CAME OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE GENERAL MOTORS KNEW ABOUT THESE DEFECTS AND FAILED TO NOTIFY ANYONE CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR

1997-06-26, Power Train
THE GEAR SHIFT DOES NOT OPERATE. WHEN IT IS PUT IN GEAR THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE; A PART THAT CONNECTS THE GEAR SHIFT TO THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT CONNECTED. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

1996-10-09, Steering
TTHE STEETING GEAR RACK AND PINION UNIT LEAKS POWER STEERING FLUID EXTERNALLY AND INTERNALLY. PROBABLE DIAGNOSIS SEAL FAILURE. *AK

1996-08-15, Steering
'COLD POWER STEERING.' *SD

1995-07-06, Vehicle Speed Control
THE VEHICLE WAS IN AN ACCIDENT DUE TO SUDDEN ACCELERATION. *AK

1984 Pontiac Sunbird questions

Does the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird: Seats; Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1984 Pontiac Sunbird?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (3), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Power Train (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 1984 Pontiac Sunbird has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.