1988 Pontiac Sunbird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1988 Pontiac Sunbird. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1988 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).
There may be poor bond adhesion between windshield glass and mounting.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Remedy
Reinstall windshield assuring proper adhesion.
Rear lamp wiring harness may contain open or intermittent circuits affecting back up lamp or license plate lamp operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Lamps would flash or be inoperative; cars would notcomply with fmvss 108.
Remedy
Install new wiring harness.
Owner complaints
4 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires
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)
- 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
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist system
Power steering fails occasionally. *Dh
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Blown engine head gasket, causing smoke to ente rinto vehicle. *ak
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
- Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
- Brake performance
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- Stop lamps
Summary:a chevrolet service bulletin dated july 1988 indicates that bothsockets must be replaced using part number 5972532.this service stockuses a new heat resistant material.production stock was also correctedbeginning with vins j7163799 and jj187909.===
- Brake ineffectiveness
There is no summary currently available
- Poor braking
There is no summary currently available
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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