CarRecallWatchThe 1992 Pontiac Sunbird has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (11 reports).
1992 Pontiac Sunbird recalls
Most common 1992 Pontiac Sunbird problems
Problem areas named in the 30 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Steering | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
What owners report
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 AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THIS CAR AT THIS TIME AND WANT SOME RESOLUTION. AS I HAVE KEPT IT IN EXCELENT CONDITION.I HAVE HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND PULL ON THE CABLE MYSELF. AT ONE POINT THE CABLE WAS STUCK AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *LA
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
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 WELL AS THE NEW BRAKE DRUMS AND CALIPERS.
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
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?
1992 Pontiac Sunbird questions
Does the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird: Vehicle Speed Control; Vehicle Speed Control; Latches/Locks/Linkages:Hood:Latch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird?
Based on 30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (11), Engine And Engine Cooling (6), Structure (6).
How do I check if a recall on my 1992 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.