Pontiac Sunbird 1985

Model Sunbird made in 1985 by Pontiac got 4 consumer complains, 3 investigations there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, power train and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.

Model 1985

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/25/2222/32/26Premium$ 9213841122
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/29/2526/38/30Regular$ 750384 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD22/26/2324/33/28Premium$ 8813841122
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647384 831
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/25/2222/32/26Premium$ 9214841122
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/31Regular$ 694484 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD22/26/2324/33/28Premium$ 8814841122
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647484 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD28/40/3231/51/38Regular$ 585484 831
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD26/35/3029/45/35Regular$ 6244841016
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/31Regular$ 694784 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647784 831
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 6477841016
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD23/29/2526/38/30Regular$ 750384 831
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD19/25/2222/32/25Premium$ 9213841122
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD22/30/2524/38/29Premium$ 8103841224
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647384 831
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/31Regular$ 694484 831
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD19/25/2222/32/25Premium$ 9214841122
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD22/30/2524/38/29Premium$ 8104841224
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647484 831
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/32/2828/42/33Regular$ 6694841016
( 1.8L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/31/2727/40/31Regular$ 694784 831
( 1.8L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/35/2929/45/34Regular$ 647784 831
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/32/2828/41/33Regular$ 6697841016

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
00052400104/01/2000613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr07/25/2000

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
PE86031GENERAL MOTORS CORP.02/18/198606/10/1986UNDERHOOD FIRES86V073000
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
DP86019GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/12/198612/22/1986SUDDEN ACCELERATION
 Sudden acceleration
EA87007GENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/16/198608/07/1987SUDDEN ACCEL
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
0
 The oil plug failed.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
03/16/19971
 Engine compartment fire. (ohio state police report)
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER
 Automatic transmission thm 125 metric system; while driving locking torque converter will seize up resulting in gears freezing and inability to stop. tt
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
08/29/19961
 Lost of steering, causing loss of control/accident.(ohio state police report)

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