Pontiac · 1976–1994
Sunbird Recalls
28 known recalls affecting the Pontiac Sunbird (1976–1994). Enter your VIN to check if your specific vehicle is affected, or browse by model year below.
Pontiac Sunbird Recalls
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THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A HOSE IN THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION SYSTEM WHICH MAY FAIL PREMATURELY. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S 1102 - CRANKCASE EMISSIONS. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PCV HOSE ON AFFECTED VEHICLES WITH A REVISED PART.
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ON VEHICLES WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINES, WATER MAY FREEZE IN THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT DURING COLD WEATHER. THIS WOULD CAUSE HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT OR CABLE BINDING WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN THE THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. CORRECTION: ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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ON VEHICLES WITH 4 CYLINDER ENGINES, WATER MAY FREEZE IN THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT DURING COLD WEATHER. THIS WOULD CAUSE HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT OR CABLE BINDING WHICH IN TURN COULD RESULT IN THE THROTTLE NOT RETURNING TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. CORRECTION: ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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THESE VEHICLES MAY NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 106 - HYDRAULIC BRAKE HOSES. REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD AND RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSES ON CIERA AND CENTURY MAY BE UNDERCURED AND COULD FAIL RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND/OR UNEVEN BRAKING. CORRECTION: BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DATE CODES AND REPLACED IF THE DATE CODE FALLS WITHIN A SPECIFIED RANGE.
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NOTE: FOUR DOOR VEHICLES WITH 2-WAY MANUAL SEAT ADJUSTERS. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 210 - SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT DRIVER'S SEAT ADJUSTER MACHANISM. AT IT'S MOST REARWARD SEAT POSITION, THE SHOULDER BELT CONTACT POINT IS OUT OF THE CERTIFICATION COMPLIANCE ZONE. CORRECTION: THE INNER TRACK OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT ADJUSTER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
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ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FOUR CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN KINKED ON VEHICLE ASSEMBLY. THIS MAY RESULT IN A HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, A STICKING CABLE OR A BROKEN CABLE. ACCELERATOR CABLE STICKING OR BREAKAGE COULD CAUSE LOSS OF THROTTLE CONTROL WITH THE RISK OF VEHICLE CRASH. CORRECTION: ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLIES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED IF NECESSARY.
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Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 208 - Seatbelt Installations. Front door shoulder belt guide loops may not provide front seat occupants with proper protection in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect the front door shoulder belt guide loops for possible cracks. If a cracked guide loop is found, both front door guide loops will have reinforcing plates installed.
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THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING IN THESE VEHICLES MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED OR MISSING. THIS COULD LEAD TO A CONDITION IN WHICH THE SECONDARY HOOD LATCH DOES NOT ENGAGE THE STRIKER. IF THE PRIMARY HOOD LATCH WERE ALSO NOT ENGAGED, HOOD FLY-UP COULD OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. CORRECTION: VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND A NEW SECONDARY HOOD LATCH SPRING WILL BE INSTALLED WHERE NECESSARY.
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VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S.210- SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES. IN A VEHICLE CRASH THE FRONT DOOR INTERLOCK STRIKER STUD MAY FAIL, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE DOOR FRAME TO COLLAPSE. THIS COULD RESULT IN THE FAILURE OF THE SHOULDER BELT TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT RESTRAINT TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT. CORRECTION: THE STRIKER STUDS WILL BE REPLACED.
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THE DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHT (DRL) MODULE, WHICH IS LOCATED NEAR THE BATTERY, COULD OVERHEAT AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE. CORRECTION: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRL MODULE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS WITH FUSES AND INSTALL A MODULE COVER.
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