CarRecallWatchThe 1989 Pontiac Sunbird has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (5 reports).
1989 Pontiac Sunbird recalls
Most common 1989 Pontiac Sunbird problems
Problem areas named in the 7 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
FUEL TANK DEVELOPED CRACKS AND THERE WERE SIGN OF LEAKAGE AT THE SEAMS. RECALL 88V189000 WAS ISSUED, HOWEVER THE CONSUMER VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED DUE TO VIN. *AK *NM
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ANOTHER VEHICLE VEERED INTO CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ANDDUAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
I WAS PROMICED ALL THESE THINGS BUT HE IGNORED ME AND I HAVE BEEN ENDED UP WITH A PIECE OF JUNK THAT I PAID $800 AND HAVE PUT OVER $500 INTO IT I WANT TO KEEP THE CAR BUT THERE ARE MAJOR THINGS THAT NEED TO BE FIXED AND I EVEN HAVE A WRITTEN CONTRACT I CALLED MY LOCAL DMV AND EVEN WENT DOWN THERE BUT THEY HAVE HAD TOO MANY COMPAINTS ON THIS GUY AND THEY CANT HANDLE MY CASE AT THIS TIME I WOULD JUST LIKE HIM TOO EITHER SEND ME TOO A PLACE OR SEND ME THE MONEY AFTER I GET QOUTES ON THE PROBLEMS I THINK THE COST WOULD BE A TOTAL OF AROUND $1000 OR JUST GIVE ME WHAT I PUT INTO THE CAR PLUS WHAT I PAYED FOR IT AND I WOULD BE HAPPY THAT WOULD BE AROUND $1500. *NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED. *AK
FUEL TANK FAILURE.
TIMING BELT FAILED.
1989 Pontiac Sunbird questions
Does the 1989 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1989 Pontiac Sunbird: Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1989 Pontiac Sunbird?
Based on 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Electrical System (3), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1989 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.