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]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD20/27/2323/34/27Premium$ 7183860801
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD21/31/2423/39/28Premium$ 6883860801
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD24/30/2627/38/31Regular$ 5493860804
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/36/3029/46/35Regular$ 4753860804
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD21/27/2323/35/27Premium$ 7184860801
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/33/2828/43/33Regular$ 5094860805
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD21/31/2523/40/29Premium$ 6604860801
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD25/31/2728/40/32Regular$ 5274860804
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/36/3029/46/35Regular$ 4754860804
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 4 gearsFWD25/33/2828/42/33Regular$ 5097860805
( 2.0L) 4Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsFWD25/31/2728/40/32Regular$ 5277860804
( 2.0L) 4Manual, 5 gearsFWD26/36/3029/46/35Regular$ 4757860804

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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP
87V184000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 06/01/1986 to 07/01/1987V (Vehicle)13147612/17/1987MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.12/01/198712/08/1987
Defect SummaryThe fuel feed and/or return hose/pipe assemblies could crack or separate, allowing fuel to leak into the underhood area.
Consequence SummaryThis could result in an underhood fire, without priorwarning, and cause injury to occupants.
Corrective SummaryReplace both fuel feed and return hose/pipe assemblies.
NotesSystem: fuelvehicle description: vehicles built with 2.0l engines.

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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
EA89010GENERAL MOTORS CORP.01/17/198905/08/1990BRAKE INEFFECTIVENESS
 There is no summary currently available
PE88085GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/27/198801/17/1989POOR BRAKING
 There is no summary currently available
EA90041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/29/199003/30/1992BRAKE PERFORMANCE
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
PE87031GENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/13/198708/05/1987SEPARATED STRNG KNUCKLE
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
EA92024GENERAL MOTORS CORP.06/26/199201/31/1994STICKING THROTTLE
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
12/01/19951
 Wrong alternator installed in vehicle at factory, causing alternator to overheat. *dsh
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
12/28/1996112/01/1986
 Battery replaced.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD
12/12/199812/01/1998
 None
12/12/199812/01/1998
 Consumer didn't entry summary.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE
05/30/19961
 Engine locked up, causing fire.
08/28/1996110/01/1987
 Engine fire.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER
12/28/1996112/01/1986
 Air conditioner replaced.
 Have the air conditioner repair about three times and still doesn't work . tt
TIRES
12/28/1996112/01/1986
 Tire replaced.