CarRecallWatchThe 1991 Pontiac Sunbird has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 27 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (6 reports).
1991 Pontiac Sunbird recalls
Most common 1991 Pontiac Sunbird problems
Problem areas named in the 27 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 |
| Seat Belts | 4 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
What owners report
AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS, CONSUMER REQUESTED HELP IN GETTING THE VEHICLE TO RUN. *PH THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND ARE SENIOR CITIZENS WHO NEED FINANCIAL HELP TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD MANY PARTIAL REPAIRS BUT NONE THAT HAVE PERMANENTLY REPAIRED ALL THE PROBLEMS. *NM
MY WIFE AND I HAD A FIRESTONE "FIREHAWK SS WL" PASSENGER CAR TIRE COME APART WHILE WE WERE TRAVELING AT FREEWAY SPEEDS ON INTERSTATE 5 IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ON JUNE 25, 2000. WE FILED A CLAIM WITH FIRESTONE TIRE ON JULY 3, 2000 AFTER THE TIRE WAS INSPECTED AT THE LOCAL FIRESTONE STORE WHERE IT HAD BEEN PURCHASED. I WAS REFERRED TO AN "ED" AT THE BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE TECHNO CENTER AND WAS TOLD I HAD TO RETURN THE TIRE FOR THEIR INSPECTION. SCOTT AT SCOTT & SMITTY'S FIRESTONE, PACKAGED THE TIRE AND SENT IT TO THE TECHNO CENTER IN JUNE 2000. I THEN SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED (1) INCIDENT REPORT, (2) A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE" FROM COURTESY MOTORS (FOR DAMAGES TO THE AUTOMOBILE), (3)
HAD VEHICLE IN REVERSE & BACKING OUT OF PARKING LOT. THE THROTTLE STUCK & VEHICLE TOOK OFF. VEHICLE HAD FRONT WHEEL DRIVE & THE WHEELS JUST KEPT SPINNING. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. *AK
CONSUMER EXPERIENCED COMPLETE FAILURE OF ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM,CAUSING THE VEHCILE TO SHUTDOWN WHICH COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT.THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER 3 TIMES, AND ALMOST THE ENTIRE COOLING SYSTEM PARTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED, BUT DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING. *AK
HEAD GASKET CRACKED.
1991 Pontiac Sunbird questions
Does the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird: Seat Belts; Structure:Body:Door:Hinge And Attachments. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird?
Based on 27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Vehicle Speed Control (5), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1991 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.