Consumer stated when the brakes were applied at 55mph, the brake pedal would go down to the floor which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance.
The worst 1990 Pontiac Sunbird problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine3
- Seat belts3
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Seats1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Engine3
- Seat belts3
- Brakes2
- Electrical2
- Seats1
- Steering1
- Tires1
- Transmission1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect investigations
Engine compartment fires
There is no summary currently available
PE93090
Sticking throttle
There is no summary currently available
EA92024
Technical service bulletins for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird 3
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
1990 Pontiac Sunbird fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | FWD | 18-23 | 26-33 | 21-26 |
What 1990 Pontiac Sunbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Pe00020; tire tread separation. Three tires have signs of tread separation. Blackwall of the tires is no longer black. Tire size 195/70r14, dot # vdrwjra138. Replacement tires on a 1990, sunbird. Tire mileage less than 20,000. Tires has been replaced with another brand at owner's expense.
Fan belt failed.
While driving vehicle was involved in a collision, and the driver's seat belt did not restain driver in the seat. Driver suffered some damage because of the belt not retracting around her.
Driver believes safety belt that are attached to the door are unsafe.
Ea94-013 active, under the hood fire, electrical short, vehicle had been driven and parked saw smoke coming from under the hood, will provide more information.
Consumer was in an accident there was a car seat strap in the rear seat car seat was thrown forward there was no child in car seat. Tt
Seat back broke upon rear impact, resulting in collapsing. Tt
Head gaskets failed twice, causing vehicle to overheat.
While driving smoke came out, engine head gaskets warped and split. Tt
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Questions about the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird
Is the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird reliable?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, 2.8 times a typical Sunbird model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?
Engine and cooling, with 3 complaints. Next is seat belts (3).
How many recalls does the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird get?
Official estimates for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird range from 21 to 26 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, FWD) gets 18-23 city and 26-33 highway.
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