Model year record

1993 Pontiac Sunbird

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 50 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V190000

Vehicle speed control

Component
Vehicle speed control
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
108,898
Reported to NHTSA
1993-11-22
Owners notified
1993-12-08

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DURING VERY COLD WEATHER, WATER THATN ENTERS THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE CONDUIT FREEZES AND CAUSES THE ACCELERATOR CABLE TO DEVELOP A HIGH EFFORT OR BINDING CONDITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS, LOSS OF NORMAL THROTTLE CONTROL CAN RESULT, OR THE THROTTLE WILL NOT RETURN TO IDLE WHEN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL IS RELEASED, CAUSING POSSIBLE LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL ASSEMBLY.

Recall campaignNHTSA 93V121000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
2,848
Reported to NHTSA
1993-07-21
Owners notified
1993-08-10

Defect description

THE BRAKE HOSES WERE MANUFACTURED INCORRECTLY, AND DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 106, "BRAKE HOSES."

Safety risk

THE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED BRAKE HOSES CAN CAUSEREDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS AND/OR UNEVEN BRAKING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY ON CIERA AND CENTURY MODELS, AND BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES ON CAVALIER AND SUNBIRD MODELS.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip4
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Seat belts: front: webbing2
Seats: front assembly: recliner2
Vehicle speed control2129,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: cables2
Visibility: power window devices and controls246,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1130,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator1130,000 mi
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: ignition1
Engine and engine cooling146,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1
Engine and engine cooling: engine1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Exterior lighting: tail lights1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Seat belts: rear/other1
Service brakes, hydraulic146,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1
Structure1
Structure: frame and members1
Suspension1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Unknown or other146,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1

The 1992 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1994 model has roughly the same number of 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.