1989 Pontiac Sunbird
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 1989 Pontiac Sunbird. Newest first.
Sabersport IS recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. these headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these lamps do not contain…
Risk and remedy
Risk
Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. the safety recall began on may 11, 2009. owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
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).
A fuel tank leak could occur due to small creases on the tank underside cracking during pressure cycling which occurs during normal operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
In presence of an ignition source, this condition couldresult in a fire.
Remedy
Replace fuel tank.
Owner complaints
7 complaints1 involved a crash1 involved a fire
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank developed cracks and there were sign of leakage at the seams. recall 88v189000 was issued, however the consumer vehicle was not included due to vin. *ak *nm
- Air bags › Frontal
While traveling on highway another vehicle veered into consumer's vehicle anddual airbags didn't deploy. dealership was aware of problem.*ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Ignition · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system · Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner · Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip · Unknown or other
I was promiced all these things but he ignored me and I have been ended up with a piece of junk that I paid $800 and have put over $500 into it I want to keep the car but there are major things that need to be fixed and I even have a written contract I called my local dmv and even went down there…
I was promiced all these things but he ignored me and I have been ended up with a piece of junk that I paid $800 and have put over $500 into it I want to keep the car but there are major things that need to be fixed and I even have a written contract I called my local dmv and even went down there but they have had too many compaints on this guy and they cant handle my case at this time I would just like him too either send me too a place or send me the money after I get qoutes on the problems I think the cost would be a total of around $1000 or just give me what I put into the car plus what I payed for it and I would be happy that would be around $1500. *no safety defect listed. *Ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Fuel tank failure.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine · Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline · Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe · Power train
Vehicle hard to start in morning. *Dh
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Driver's side seat belt failure, seat belt buckle failure. tt
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
Engine compartment fire: while driving freeway, heard bang; noticed smoke; pulled over; engine engulfed with fire; no warning. tt
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
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
- 37840Buzzing sound when rear defogger IS on.
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