1990 Pontiac SunbirdPontiac Sunbird 1990

Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Investigations, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins

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Below you will find all available information on the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Compact Cars Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Pontiac1G2 2G2 2G7 4G2 JG2 JG7 KL2 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
18 - 23 MPG26 - 33 MPG341.80 - 423.19 g/mile
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Sub-models: - Sunbird Convertible -

Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?
     - The 1990 Pontiac Sunbird has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 18 - 23 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 - 33 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird is $2250.
  • Where is the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird produced?
     - The 1990 Pontiac Sunbird is produced in Lordstown Ohio, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird?
     - There are 4 recall(s) for the 1990 Pontiac Sunbird, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 83081 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 59792 [USA]: This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.

  • Recall 1990126 [Canada]: Lights and instruments

  • Recall 1989144 [Canada]: Lights and instruments

To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.

NHTSA Submitted Mechanical & Emissions Details
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.3962
    City mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4125
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2250
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,29
    Vehicle record id6743
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Sunbird
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 126.6667
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 141.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS,TRBO)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4107
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS,TRBO)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id6744
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Sunbird
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    If t, this vehicle is turbochargedT
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.4427
    City mpg for fuel type 1,23
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4118
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2100
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,33
    Vehicle record id6745
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Sunbird
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 129.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 146.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS,TRBO)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4107
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS,TRBO)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Vehicle record id6746
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    4 door luggage volume (cubic feet)13
    Model name (carline)Sunbird
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)84
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.0
    EPA vehicle size classCompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    If t, this vehicle is turbochargedT
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS,TRBO)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4107
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS,TRBO)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3150
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id6584
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Sunbird Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 136.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-6000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    If t, this vehicle is turbochargedT
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-2500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,19
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4130
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2450
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Vehicle record id6585
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Sunbird Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 124.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 137.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-2500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.3962
    City mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4118
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)2250
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Regular
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Regular Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,30
    Vehicle record id6586
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Sunbird Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 127.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 142.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
  • Manual 5-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird Convertible

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS,TRBO)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 113.5232
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4107
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS,TRBO)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)3000
    Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable)Premium
    Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel.Premium Gasoline
    Highway mpg for fuel type 1,28
    Vehicle record id6587
    2 door luggage volume (cubic feet)10
    Model name (carline)Sunbird Convertible
    Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)78
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 123.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 139.0
    EPA vehicle size classSubcompact Cars
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-5250
    If t, this vehicle is turbochargedT
    Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
    Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format)Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013
Bulletins

Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

  • 876002A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Some v6 engines may, on a very infrequent basis, have an oil odor condition that is generally encountered after the engine's oil has been changed.Typically the odor lasts approximately 1000 miles after the change of oil and then does not re
  • 000524001 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
  • 438135 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW: Buzzing sound when rear defogger is on. *tw
Known Recall Investigations
  • Engine compartment fires investigation # PE93090

    There is no summary currently available

  • Sticking throttle investigation # EA92024

    There is no summary currently available

NHTSA decoded information from VIN

138 Results returned successfully. NOTE: Any missing decoded values should be interpreted as NHTSA does not have data on the specific variable. Missing value should NOT be interpreted as an indication that a feature or technology is unavailable for a vehicle.

Variable Value
Body ClassConvertible/Cabriolet
DisplacementCC2000
DisplacementCI122.0474881894
DisplacementL2
Doors2
Engine ConfigurationIn-Line
Engine Cylinders4
Engine ManufacturerCPC
Error Text0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
Fuel Injection TypeMultipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Fuel Type PrimaryGasoline
MakePONTIAC
MakeID536
ManufacturerGENERAL MOTORS LLC
Manufacturer Id984
ModelSunbird
ModelID9140
Model Year1990
NCSA Body TypeConvertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar)
NCSA MakePontiac
NCSA ModelSunbird (1985-1994)/J-2000/Sunfire (1995 on)
Plant CityLORDSTOWN
Plant Company NameGMAD
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Plant StateOHIO
Seat Belts AllManual
TrimLE
VIN1G2JB31M4L7595002
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
NoNoN NoneNone20030108

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.*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20000219

Transmission slips out of gear while driving. *et

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone19970730

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. *ak

NoFireN NoneNone19950709

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.

CrashNoN 1 InjuredNone19950530

Seat back broke upon rear impact, resulting in collapsing. Tt

NoNoN NoneNone19950204

While driving smoke came out, engine head gaskets warped and split. Tt

NoNoN NoneNone19941231

Steering arm bracket attached to the fire wall came loose, resulting in stiff steering. Tt

NoNoN NoneNone19941230

Head gaskets failed twice, causing vehicle to overheat. *skd

CrashNoN NoneNone19911129

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

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Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1G2JB31M4L75950021990SunbirdLORDSTOWN OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)

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