Model year record

1990 Pontiac Sunbird

No recall campaigns on file for this model year. 15 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

No recall campaigns on file for this model year.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine2
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Seats: front assembly: recliner1
Service brakes, hydraulic1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Tires: tread/belt1

The 1989 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1991 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.