Pontiac Sunbird problems
The Pontiac Sunbird (also known as the Pontiac J2000 and Pontiac 2000) is a model line that was manufactured and marketed by Pontiac from the 1976 to the 1994 model years. Loosely deriving its name from the Pontiac Firebird, the Sunbird was introduced as the eventual replacement for the Pontiac Astre, replacing it entirely in 1978 as the smallest Pontiac (the later T1000 was slotted below it in size).
The first generation of the Sunbird used the subcompact GM H platform. Serving as the Pontiac counterpart of the Chevrolet Monza, the Sunbird was offered as a two-door notchback coupé and three-door hatchback and station wagon. The model was manufactured alongside the Monza, Buick Skyhawk, and Oldsmobile Starfire at Lordstown Assembly (Lordstown, Ohio), South Gate Assembly (South Gate, California) and Sainte-Thérèse Assembly (Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec), Canada.
The second generation of the Sunbird used the compact GM J platform. Serving as the Pontiac counterpart of the Chevrolet Cavalier, the Sunbird was marketed at various times as a two-door notchback coupé or convertible, three-door hatchback, four-door sedan, and five-door station wagon. The model line was manufactured alongside the Cavalier at Lordstown Assembly (Lordstown, Ohio), Ramos Arizpe Assembly (Ramos Arizpe, Mexico), and alongside the Buick Skyhawk and Oldsmobile Firenza at Leeds Assembly (Kansas City, Missouri) in 1982 only.
While not as long-running as the Bonneville, Grand Prix, and Firebird nameplates, Pontiac would use the Sunbird nameplate for 17 model years. After the Sunbird skipped the 1981 model year entirely, it was released as an early 1982 and renamed the J2000; the Sunbird name was returned for 1984. For 1995, the Sunbird underwent a substantial model update and was renamed the Pontiac Sunfire.
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Common Pontiac Sunbird problems
The Pontiac Sunbird is a compact car produced by General Motors from 1975 to 1994. This issue can be caused by various factors, such as wear and tear, damage, or faulty components in the ignition system.
Another common problem with the Pontiac Sunbird is engine issues, which have been reported by owners as the second most common problem. These engine issues can range from minor problems, such as difficulty starting the car, to more severe problems, such as engine stalling or failure while driving.
The Sunbird's cooling system is also reported to have issues, with 56% of total complaints made about the Sunbird related to cooling system problems. These issues can include overheating, leaks, or poor cooling performance, which can lead to engine damage or failure if not addressed promptly.
The Sunbird's transmission is another area of concern, with 33% of total complaints made about the Sunbird related to transmission problems. These issues can include difficulty shifting, slipping gears, or transmission failure, which can lead to expensive repairs or replacement.
The Sunbird's interior is also reported to have issues, with 22% of total complaints made about the Sunbird related to interior problems. These issues can include uncomfortable seating, poor fit and finish, or malfunctioning controls, which can affect the overall driving experience.
In addition to these common problems, the Sunbird's instrument cluster is also reported to have issues, with several well-known Pontiac models, including the Sunbird, experiencing common instrument cluster problems. These issues can include malfunctioning or faulty gauges, unreliable speedometer or odometer readings, and dead odometer issues, which can affect the overall functionality and safety of the vehicle.
In summary, the Pontiac Sunbird is reported to have several common problems based on complaints from owners, including issues with the ignition system, engine, cooling system, transmission, interior, and instrument cluster. These issues can range from minor inconveniences to major safety concerns and can lead to expensive repairs or replacement.
What happened to the Pontiac Sunbird?
The Sunbird was replaced by the Pontiac Sunfire in 1995.
What is the equivalent to the Pontiac Sunbird?
Pontiac Sunfire
The Pontiac Sunfire is a compact car by Pontiac that was introduced for the 1995 model year to replace the Sunbird.
What is the value of a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?
The value of a used 1990 Pontiac Sunbird ranges from $982 to $5,241, based on vehicle condition, mileage, and options.
What kind of car is a Sunbird?
Pontiac says, "We Build Excitement," and the '88 Sunbird GT Turbo holds up its end of the bargain with all the performance and styling you could ask for in a sporty, front-wheel-drive, small car.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Pontiac Sunbird years
We have researched Pontiac problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Pontiac Sunbird cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Pontiac Sunbird model years:
- Pontiac Sunbird 1994
- Pontiac Sunbird 1993
- Pontiac Sunbird 1992
- Pontiac Sunbird 1991
- Pontiac Sunbird 1990
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Pontiac Sunbird model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Pontiac Sunbird years
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Pontiac Sunbird car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Pontiac Sunbird , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Seat belts problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Pontiac Sunbird vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Sunbird model years
A total of 33 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Sunbird model years
There were a total of 17 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Sunbird model years
There were a total of 31 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 239 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Pontiac Sunbird . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Pontiac Sunbird vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Pontiac Sunbird 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-02
- Date Complaint: 2017-07-24
- VIN: 1G2JB1248X7
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAY ON.
Pontiac Sunbird 1984
- Date Of Incident: 1986-04-14
- Date Complaint: 2010-08-03
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- Components: SEAT BELTS,STRUCTURE,SEATS
- Summary: 1984 PONTIAC SUNBIRD VEHICLE CRASH 4/14/1986 SEAT CAME OUT OF THE FLOOR, SEAT BACK COLLAPSED BREAKING MY BACK AND PELVIS IN 7 PLACES SEAT BELT RETAINER CAME OUT OF THE SIDE OF THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE GENERAL MOTORS KNEW ABOUT THESE DEFECTS AND FAILED TO NOTIFY ANYONE CAR WAS TOTALED. *TR
Pontiac Sunbird 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2006-08-01
- Date Complaint: 2006-08-09
- VIN: 1G2JB14T4R7
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: JUST DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN A GRINDING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAR(94 PONTIAC SUNBIRD)IMMEDIATELY PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD,REAR OF CAR WAS SWERVING DANGEROUSLY,LOOKED UNDER THE CAR IN THE REAR, AND THERE WAS A GAPING HOLE ON THE LEFT SIDE WHEEL WELL WHERE THE SHOCK ABSORBER ATTACHES TO THE BODY,OPENED THE TRUNK AND THE LEFT REAR SHOCK HAD BROKEN THROUGH THE LEFT REAR WHEEL HOUSE, I PROCEEDED TO LOOK AT THE RIGHT SIDE AND THAT SIDE IS ABOUT READY TO BREAK THROUGH TOO, MAKING FOR A MOST DANGEROUS SITUATION, A BODY SHOP HAS STATED THAT IF THE OTHER HAD BROKE AT THE SAME TIME THE WHOLE REAR WOULD HAVE COME OUT, PROBABLY CAUSING A MAJOR CRASH, WITH TOTAL LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. NOW THIS CAR IS NOT A RUST BUCKET BY ANY MEANS AND HAS ONLY 109,00 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. *JB
Pontiac Sunbird 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2006-03-09
- Date Complaint: 2006-03-10
- VIN: 1G2JB14H9R7
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE STEERING PULLS TO THE RIGHT. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 94V115000, REGARDING THE STEERING LINKAGES KNUCKLE SPINDLE ARM. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN. UPDATED 4/6/2006 - *NM
Pontiac Sunbird 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-17
- Date Complaint: 2006-01-18
- VIN: 2G2FS22K5X2
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: DT*: THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO INDICATION LIGHTS PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. THE CONTACT CONSULTED WITH THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP BY TELEPHONE TO DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED OR DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALERSHIP. *JB
Pontiac Sunbird 1989
- Date Of Incident: 2005-02-15
- Date Complaint: 2005-08-30
- VIN: 1G2JB11K0K7
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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
Pontiac Sunbird 1997
- Date Of Incident: 2004-03-10
- Date Complaint: 2005-08-12
- VIN: 3G2JB1245VS
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: DT: THE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WAS LOOSE AND THE DRIVER HAD NO CONTROL WITH STEERING WHEEL. FIRST BROKE LAST YEAR, AND THE OWNER HAD IT REPAIRED ON MARCH 10, 2004. A MONTH OR TWO MONTHS LATER THE STEERING WHEEL COLUMN BROKE AGAIN. CURRENTLY, IT BROKE F A THIRD TIME. THE FIRST TIME THE OWNER HAD TO PAY TO HAVE THE REPAIRS DONE. THE SECOND TIME WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, AND THE THIRD TIME THE OWNER WILL HAVE TO PAY FOR IT AGAIN. THE COST WAS AROUND $200.00. NO ONE HAS ANY IDEA ON WHY THE STEERING COLUMN BROKE. THE DEALER DID THE REPAIRS. THE OWNER HAS HAD ISSUES WITH THIS PROBLEM FOR THE PAST YEAR. THE OWNER WANTED TO MAKE SURE THAT THE REPAIRS LAST THIS TIME BEFORE SHE PAID FOR THEM. THERE WERE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE VEHICLE BEFORE THIS. THE CAR IS ACTUALLY A 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. *AK
Pontiac Sunbird 1986
- Date Of Incident: 2004-10-22
- Date Complaint: 2004-11-03
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: COMPLAINT ABOUT MANFACTURES NEED TO INSTALL BRAKE LINES ON ALL VEHICLES. *BF THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE RUSTING OF BRAKE LINES. *TC
Pontiac Sunbird 1999
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-09
- Date Complaint: 2004-08-18
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: IT WAS HARD FOR THE CONSUMER TO START THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Pontiac Sunbird 1998
- Date Of Incident: 2004-07-14
- Date Complaint: 2004-07-14
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CONSUMER NOTICED THAT AFTER USING LEFT TURN SINGLE FUSE WOULD BLOWOUT. DEALER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT PROBLEM. *AK
Pontiac Sunbird 1991
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Date Complaint: 2004-03-23
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS, CONSUMER REQUESTED HELP IN GETTING THE VEHICLE TO RUN. *PH THE CONSUMER AND HER HUSBAND ARE SENIOR CITIZENS WHO NEED FINANCIAL HELP TO HAVE THEIR VEHICLE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE HAS HAD MANY PARTIAL REPAIRS BUT NONE THAT HAVE PERMANENTLY REPAIRED ALL THE PROBLEMS. *NM
Pontiac Sunbird 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-15
- Date Complaint: 2004-01-15
- VIN: 1G2JC54H7P7
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,VISIBILITY,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: WATER LEAKS INSIDE CAR, RADIATOR LEAK, HEATER CORE, HEAD GASKET, THERMOSTAT, FREEZE OUT PLUGS, ENGINE WET WITH OIL, A/C CUTTING IN AND OUT, RUNS ROUGH WHEN A/C IS ON, SLOW PICK UP, DOOR LOCKS DON'T WORK, WINDOW WASHERS STOP BEFORE CYCLE IS DONE, BREAKS AND BREAK LINE BAD, WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR CRACKS TWICE NOW, OVER ALL REPAIRS TOTAL ABOUT $1600.00, AND WE HAVE TO REPLACE THE HEAD GASKET NEXT SO PLSU THIS AMOUNT, I HAVE BILLS KEPT OF ALL EXACT PAYMENTS OF PARTS AND LABOR
Pontiac Sunbird 1993
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-10
- Date Complaint: 2004-01-14
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: I HAVE A 1993 PONTIAC SUBNBIRD, 2.2 L,AT,AC. I AHVE WENT THROUGH 3 BATTERIES IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS. I HAVE HAD THE ALTENATOR CHECKED AND IT CHECKED OUT GOOD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT IS CAUSING THIS. *AK
Pontiac Sunbird 1992
- Date Of Incident: 2003-10-01
- Date Complaint: 2003-10-16
- VIN: 1G2JC14K3M7
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ON MY SUNBIRD KEEPS FAILING, CAUSING ABRUBT MALFUNCTIONS. IT IS DANGEROUS IN THE MIDST OF TRAFFIC. THIS OCCURS USUALLY ON A COLD OR RAINY DAY. THE CABLE HAS BEEN RECALLED ON SOME SUNBIRDS HOWEVER; AFTER PHONING PONTIAC THEY INFORMED ME MY CAR DID NOT HAVE SUCH A RECALL. I AM UNABLE TO DRIVE THIS CAR AT THIS TIME AND WANT SOME RESOLUTION. AS I HAVE KEPT IT IN EXCELENT CONDITION.I HAVE HAD TO EXIT THE VEHICLE IN TRAFFIC AND PULL ON THE CABLE MYSELF. AT ONE POINT THE CABLE WAS STUCK AND THE CAR ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *LA
Pontiac Sunbird 1994
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-05
- Date Complaint: 2003-09-05
- VIN: 1G2JB54H0R7
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 2.0L ENGINE WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION--TRAMISSION (AFTER 2+ HOURS OF DRIVING AT HWY SPEEDS) FAILS TO DISENGAGE FROM ELECTRONIC TORQUE CONVERTER/OVER-DRIVE DURING SLOWING TO A STOP AND STALLS ENGINE. *AK I HAVE COMPLAINED TO GMC DEALER--EVEN SPENT 400 DOLLARS FOR TUNE-UP SINCE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE STALL. A CHECK WITH LOCAL 'SHADE-TREE' MECHANIC YEILDED THE FOLLOWING--- COMMON PLACE FOR THE ELECTRONIC TORQUE CONVERTER (ON 2.0 L MITUISHBISHI AUTOMATIC USED IN CHEVY; BUICK; AND PONITAC) NOT TO DISENGAGE. RECOMMENDS A OVERHAUL OF THE TRANSMISSION TORQUE CONVERTER. WHILE THIS MAY NOT CAUSE A CRASH--THIS IS CAUSE FOR ALARM WHEN CAR IS DRIVEN BY TEENAGER(RELATIVE NEW DRIVER).
Latest 5 recalls Pontiac Sunbird
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 31 recalls for different components of the Pontiac Sunbird.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Pontiac Sunbird 1989
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: 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.
- Model: Pontiac Sunbird 1990
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: 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.
- Model: Pontiac Sunbird 1991
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: 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.
- Model: Pontiac Sunbird 1992
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: 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.
- Model: Pontiac Sunbird 1994
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: 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 THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: 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.
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Vehicle year: 1993
Does anyone happen to know the horsepower of the '92 Pontiac Sunbird with the V6, 3.1L? I'm trying to compare it to the new (2002) Pontiac Sunfire's ecotech engine (4 cylinder, 2.2L, 140 horsepower) that I'm interested in. Thank you so much!
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Vehicle year: 1994
Glad to hear that you're not experiencing any issues with your car! The 3.1L V6 engine sounds really powerful and impressive when you step on the gas.
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Vehicle year: 1991
It is comfortable and roomy.
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Vehicle year: 1994
Work and drive very well. The design is cool and it is highly economical. With good maintenance, it will last forever. It has decent power for a 4-cylinder car. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a first car.
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Vehicle year: 1994
I bought my fully loaded Sunbird SE 3.1L-v6 in '96 when it had 30k miles. It has been an awesome car ever since. I get great acceleration from stoplights and for passing; the car also has a very smooth ride and great handling. Overall, this little car has been very good to me. So good to me that when I went looking for another car a couple of years ago, I ended up keeping my Sunbird because nothing else performed as well. The name of the game, folks, is maintenance. Keep up with your oil changes and transmission fluid changes and the other basic maintenance and chances are high your vehicle will do well.
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Eladio Windler 2025-04-15
Vehicle year: 1993
I love my S-Bird! It's been with me for over 4 years now, and I've personally put over 60K on the odometer (currently at over 140K). It still runs great! In fact, for the last 2 years, I've only had to change the oil - that's all the maintenance it needed!
Kenny Rogahn 2025-04-10
Vehicle year: 1992
I met my wife when she had this car. I have been driving it daily and it has now covered 181,000 miles. I have done regular maintenance on it, including replacing the water pump and timing belt twice in the same year. The interior design is good, but there is a flaw with the ignition - it sometimes gets stuck and the key cannot be removed. At 174k, there was a short in the wiring to the wipers and headlights, causing the wiper washer to go off when the lights were turned on. The interior light has also stopped working. However, overall it is a reliable car as long as it is taken care of with regular oil changes, etc.
Eddie Crist 2025-04-07
Vehicle year: 1991
Hi there! I just wanted to share my experience with my 'bird Gt. It has been treating me really well, even after driving it for 170000 miles without any rebuilds! Surprisingly, it still beats new cavaliers, sunfires, and almost any honda out there. The fuel mileage is decent, and although the ride can be a bit rough, I absolutely love driving this car. The 3.1 5speed combo is just great!
Miles Hagenes 2025-03-24
Vehicle year: 1994
My Pontiac Sunbird was purchased used a few years ago, and we've had a few issues with it. Unfortunately, we've had to replace quite a few parts. Additionally, we've noticed that it tends to overheat if driven for over 45 minutes in town. However, it works perfectly fine for short trips to the store or church. If you're considering this car, it's important to keep these things in mind.
Israel Haag 2025-01-09
Vehicle year: 1994
This is a great car! It was the cheapest car with a V6 that we could find for my then girlfriend, now wife, and we've put over 85,000 miles on it since we purchased it when it was two years old. Besides normal maintenance, we've only had to replace the alternator, battery, and some sensor that I forgot the name of. Although the alternator and battery went out rather early (around 60K miles), it has run really well overall.