1986 Pontiac Sunbird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1986 Pontiac Sunbird. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1986 Pontiac Sunbird. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
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).
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…
Owner complaints
6 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Complaint about manfactures need to install brake lines on all vehicles. *bf the consumer IS concerned about the rusting of brake lines. *tc
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Head gasket continually fails. *Dsh
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Rear door would not lock, would open with a push. *Dsh
- Steering › Rack and pinion
The rack and pinion steering will not work in cold weather, excessive effort IS needed to operate steering. tt
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Cold power steering. *ak
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 613590Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **Mr
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