We found the following complaints for PONTIAC SUNBIRD (1992)
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Vehicle was involved in a collision at 45 mph, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries.the manufacturer has been notified.
Battery not charging, replaced alternator.tt
The spark plug wasn't tread all the way to the bottom .tt
Horn wire shorted out, resulting in horn malfunctioning, also problems with firewall sealant
In cold weather the horn will become extremely cold and short out, causing the horn to go off continuosly without any stopping.have to remove the fuse before it will work!
While vehicle was parked for two days there was anelectrical fire which started under the dash behind the glove box.the vehicle was totalled.
Water pump failed prior to recall, causing timing and drive belt failures/vehicle to stall.*skd
Water pump noisy, replaced prior to recall. *tw
Problems of heating/cooling developed, leading to extensive service to correct. Gasket failure recognized by mechanic after replacing heater core and radiator failed to correct problems. (sister's 1991 pont sunbird w/ same engine faled 6/99 while on highway)
While driving the vehicle stalled and died because the timing chain belt separated fromvehicle.dealer has been notified.
Intermittent stalling.
When coming to a stop the vehicle engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall.
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?
Pin in differential broke and went into transmission locking all gears and exploding transmission into clutch and locking up front wheels.
The seat belts are mounted intothe doors the door came open with myself and i was nearly throwed out of the car if this car is ever roll over and the doors coes open there are no seat belts there .
The driver's side automatic shoulder belt is inoperative when in use.please describe details.
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
Failure of the driver and passenger side seat belt buckles, belt will not stay engaged in the buckle, seat will not retract.tt
When the car is stopped the brakes release allowing the car to lurch forward without any warning.this failure has occcured numerousof 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.
Abs brakes; warning intermittently may acknowledge failure. Brakes may lockup or brake pedal goes to floor. Please describe details.tt
When apply the brake in dry condition brake grabs and release have abs anti-lock brake .tt
Abs light remained on, replaced wire and sensor. *sd
Brakes failed to operate, causing accident. *sd
Abs, brake failure, front disc rotors and pads,6 times and master cylinder, extended stopping distance.tt
Caliper mounting bolts stripped.
Rotors were replaced three times due to rust pits/pulsation.*sd
The brake line to the calipers & struts had been severed. Was losing brake fluid. When brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor. Had no brakes. Will be taking to dealer for repairs.
Abs, brake failure, front disc rotors and pads,6 times and master cylinder, extended stopping distance.tt
Brake line hose broke, causing brake failure.
Whenever in heavy rain, experience intermittent steering wheel lockup, dealer can't reproduce problem.tt
Steering knuckles failed. *dh
Horn wire shorted out, resulting in horn malfunctioning, also problems with firewall sealant
Wheel well rusted, causingshocks 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.
Power door locks in both rear doors have failed.
Wheel well rusted, causingshocks 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.
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?
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?
When the car is stopped the brakes release allowing the car to lurch forward without any warning.this failure has occcured numerousof 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.
While in a parking lot the vehicle accelerated unexpectedlytwice and the owner could not control it.this vehicle has been involved in two diffrent recalls for the throttle and the problem has not been fixed. 93v190000.
Sudden acceleration due to hole in vacuum hose after recall repairs.
Accelerator cable replaced.tt
The accelerator cable on my sunbird keepsfailing, 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
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