Pontiac Sunbird 1986
Model Sunbird made in 1986 by Pontiac got 6 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, latches/locks/linkages and service brakes, hydraulic. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningexterior lighting, fuel system, gasoline. The car has 2 modeles with engines 1.8l, 2.0l.
Model 1986
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/34/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 3 | 850828 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/30/26 | 27/38/31 | Regular | $ 722 | 3 | 850805 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 3 | 850825 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/35/29 | 29/45/34 | Regular | $ 647 | 3 | 850827 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/39/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 4 | 850805 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/34/26 | Premium | $ 881 | 4 | 850828 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 21/28/24 | 24/36/28 | Premium | $ 844 | 4 | 850825 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/37/31 | 30/48/36 | Regular | $ 606 | 4 | 850814 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 669 | 4 | 860211 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/31/27 | 27/39/31 | Regular | $ 694 | 7 | 850805 |
| ( 1.8L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/37/31 | 30/48/36 | Regular | $ 606 | 7 | 850814 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/32/28 | 28/41/32 | Regular | $ 669 | 7 | 860211 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V056000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 93317 | 05/15/1986 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 04/28/1986 | 05/01/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace headlight switch as necessary. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Honeywell 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/19/1998 | |||
| When consumer tried to start the vehicle it would not start. vehicle was towed to an auto body shop. a mechanic stated that the lobes on the camshaft were worn out, which is a common problem with this year and model. the problem has not been corrected. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1989 | 1 | ||
| Head gasket continually fails. *dsh | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear door would not lock, would open with a push. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/22/2004 | 1 | ||
| Complaint about manfactures need to install brake lines'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake lines'; return true; onmouseout=window.status=''; return true;>brake lines on all vehicles. *bf the consumer is concerned about the rusting of brake lines. *tc | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 07/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| The rack and pinion steering will not work in cold weather, excessive effort is needed to operate steering. tt | |||
| 01/19/1995 | 1 | ||
| Cold power steering. *ak | |||