Pontiac Sunbird 1988
Model Sunbird made in 1988 by Pontiac got 4 consumer complains, 6 investigations there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and steering. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. The car had some investigations: engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, fuel system, gasoline and visibility. The car has one 2.0l engine.
Model 1988
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 22/35/26 | Premium | $ 750 | 3 | 870805 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 20/30/24 | 23/38/28 | Premium | $ 719 | 3 | 870805 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 23/31/26 | 26/40/31 | Regular | $ 578 | 3 | 870812 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 25/34/28 | 27/43/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 3 | 870904 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 20/27/23 | 23/35/27 | Premium | $ 750 | 4 | 870805 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 21/31/24 | 23/39/28 | Premium | $ 719 | 4 | 870805 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 4 | 870812 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/38/31 | 30/48/36 | Regular | $ 484 | 4 | 870904 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | FWD | 26/32/28 | 28/41/33 | Regular | $ 536 | 7 | 870812 |
| ( 2.0L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | FWD | 27/38/31 | 30/48/36 | Regular | $ 484 | 7 | 870904 |
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V095000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 04/01/1987 to 10/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 14840 | 06/28/1988 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 06/14/1988 | 06/17/1988 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Rear lamp wiring harness may contain open or intermittent circuits affecting back up lamp or license plate lamp operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Lamps would flash or be inoperative; cars would notcomply with fmvss 108. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install new wiring harness. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear lamp wiring harness/fmvss 108.vehicle description: coupe and convertible passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V121000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 05/01/1988 to 05/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 33 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 07/25/1988 | 08/04/1988 | 571 | 212 | ||||||
| Defect Summary | There may be poor bond adhesion between windshield glass and mounting. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Windshield could separate during a 30 mph frontal barriertest required by fmvss 212. such separation during an accident could result inan unbelted occupant being ejected and injuried. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Reinstall windshield assuring proper adhesion. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: windshield/fmvss 212.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||
| PE93090 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 10/08/1993 | 02/28/1994 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||
| PE89035 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/19/1989 | 05/24/1989 | STOP LAMPS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90041 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 08/29/1990 | 03/30/1992 | BRAKE PERFORMANCE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| Consumer stated that the wiring in the fuel tank shorted out, causing an electrical spark. also, when driving the vehicle cuts off without no warning. dealer refuses to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Blown engine head gasket, causing smoke to ente rinto vehicle. *ak | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||
| 07/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Power steering fails occasionally. *dh | |||
| TIRES | |||
| 11/05/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The tire was put on at firestone in may of the same year (new), and it blew out my front fender and caused a lot of damage to my car. i payed for a new tire because firestone would not take care of that.*ak (dot number: none tiresize: p21560r-14) | |||