Pontiac Sunbird 1987
Model Sunbird made in 1987 by Pontiac got 9 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: service brakes, hydraulic, steering and vehicle speed control. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline . The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1987
Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
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( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 23/34/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 3 | 860801 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/31/24 | 23/39/28 | Premium | $ 688 | 3 | 860801 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 24/30/26 | 27/38/31 | Regular | $ 549 | 3 | 860804 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/36/30 | 29/46/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 3 | 860804 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 21/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Premium | $ 718 | 4 | 860801 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/43/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 4 | 860805 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/31/25 | 23/40/29 | Premium | $ 660 | 4 | 860801 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 28/40/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 4 | 860804 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/36/30 | 29/46/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 4 | 860804 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 4 gears | FWD | 25/33/28 | 28/42/33 | Regular | $ 509 | 7 | 860805 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 25/31/27 | 28/40/32 | Regular | $ 527 | 7 | 860804 |
( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 26/36/30 | 29/46/35 | Regular | $ 475 | 7 | 860804 |
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 | |||||
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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. | |||||||||||||||
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
87V184000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 06/01/1986 to 07/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 131476 | 12/17/1987 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 12/01/1987 | 12/08/1987 | |||||||
Defect Summary | The fuel feed and/or return hose/pipe assemblies could crack or separate, allowing fuel to leak into the underhood area. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | This could result in an underhood fire, without priorwarning, and cause injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Replace both fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | System: fuelvehicle description: vehicles built with 2.0l engines. |
Bulletins
Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
EA89010 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/17/1989 | 05/08/1990 | BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
PE88085 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/27/1988 | 01/17/1989 | POOR BRAKING | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
EA90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1990 | 03/30/1992 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
STEERING | ||||||
PE87031 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/13/1987 | 08/05/1987 | SEPARATED STRNG KNUCKLE | ||
There is no summary currently available | ||||||
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||
EA92024 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/26/1992 | 01/31/1994 | STICKING THROTTLE | ||
There is no summary currently available |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
12/01/1995 | 1 | ||
Wrong alternator installed in vehicle at factory, causing alternator to overheat. *dsh | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
12/28/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1986 | |
Battery replaced. | |||
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
12/12/1998 | 12/01/1998 | ||
None | |||
12/12/1998 | 12/01/1998 | ||
Consumer didn't entry summary. | |||
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
05/30/1996 | 1 | ||
Engine locked up, causing fire. | |||
08/28/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1987 | |
Engine fire. | |||
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
12/28/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1986 | |
Air conditioner replaced. | |||
Have the air conditioner repair about three times and still doesn't work . tt | |||
TIRES | |||
12/28/1996 | 1 | 12/01/1986 | |
Tire replaced. |