Pontiac Sunbird 1992
Vehicle Details: Recalls, Fuel Economy, Emissions, Consumer Complaints, Decoded VIN Details, Service Bulletins
Below you will find all available information on the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).
| Manufacturer | Known WMI(s) | Fuel Type |
|---|---|---|
| Pontiac | 1G2 2G2 2G7 4G2 JG2 JG7 KL2 | Regular |
| City MPG | Highway MPG | CO2 emissions |
| 17 - 22 MPG | 26 - 32 MPG | 341.80 - 444.35 g/mile |
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What is the MPG of a 1992 Pontiac Sunbird?
- The 1992 Pontiac Sunbird has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 22 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 - 32 MPG.
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What is the fuse box diagram for the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird?
- Fuse box diagrams for the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird can be found here
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What is the annual fuel cost for the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird?
- EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird is $2350.
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Where is the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird produced?
- The 1992 Pontiac Sunbird is produced in Lordstown Ohio, United States (usa).
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Are there recalls for the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird?
- There are 8 recall(s) for the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, additional information is below.
Recall 83088 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
Recall 18979 [USA]: If this occurs, loss of normal throttle control can result, or the throttle will not return to idle when the accelerator pedal is released, causing possible loss of control and an accident.
Recall 22139 [USA]: If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks it canresult in loss of throttle control. if loss of throttle control occurs while thevehicle is in motion, a vehicle crash could occur without prior warning.
Recall 24555 [USA]: If the secondary hood latch is not engaged, and theprimary hood latch was also not engaged, the hood could open unexpectedly. ifthis occurs while the vehicle is in motion, the hood may contact the windshield,reducing the forward vision area of the driver and a vehicle crash could occur.
Recall 1996039 [Canada]: Emissions
Recall 1993156 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 1992040 [Canada]: Engine
Recall 1991133 [Canada]: Structure
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Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird
Description Data Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 12.9352 City mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 23 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4127 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2350 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 28 Vehicle record id 8785 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Sunbird Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 26.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 39.7436 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -2000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP 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 cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 11.4427 City mpg for fuel type 1, 22 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Engine cylinders 4 Engine displacement in liters 2.0 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4131 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 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, 32 Vehicle record id 8786 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Sunbird Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 28.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 45.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Date the vehicle record was created (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Date the vehicle record was last modified (iso 8601 format) Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2013 Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird
Description Data Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.1 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Automatic 3-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.1671 City mpg for fuel type 1, 18 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 21 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.1 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4123 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2550 Fuel type with fuel type 1 and fuel type 2 (if applicable) Regular Fuel type 1. for single fuel vehicles, this will be the only fuel. for dual fuel vehicles, this will be the conventional fuel. Regular Gasoline Highway mpg for fuel type 1, 26 Vehicle record id 8787 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Sunbird Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle N If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Automatic 3-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 22.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact Cars You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3000 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details CLKUP 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 cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.1 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Transmission Manual 5-spd You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline -3750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL Description Data Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 1 14.8755 City mpg for fuel type 1, 17 Combined mpg for fuel type 1, 20 Engine cylinders 6 Engine displacement in liters 3.1 Drive axle type Front-Wheel Drive EPA model type index 4124 Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details (FFS) Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($) 2700 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 id 8788 2 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 12 4 door luggage volume (cubic feet) 13 Model name (carline) Sunbird Has my mpg data; see yourmpgvehicle and yourmpgdrivervehicle Y If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting mode false 2-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 80 4-door passenger volume (cubic feet) 88 Transmission Manual 5-spd Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 1 21.0 Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 1 36.0 EPA vehicle size class Subcompact 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 -3750 Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov details SIL 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 are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- 130089009 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM): Expanded availability for remanufacture and return (r&r) electronic control modules
- 04152004 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR: Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. Gm voicemail express. *tt
- 00966 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR: Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
- 00966B - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR: Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt
- 990730030 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
- 990730030A - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY: Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine running and the parking
- 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
- 970801735026 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc
- 9573T4001 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE: Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
- 438101A - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Unknown
- 435006A - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER: Unknown
- CAMP/93C54A - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM: General motors has determined that some 1992-93 pontiac sunbird model vehicles equipped with a 2.0l engine may have been assembled with the incorrect coolant pump. Coolant may leak past the internal coolant pump seal and into the pump bea
- 433211 - STEERING: Crunch noise from right side dash area when turning steering wheel. *tw
- 438135 - VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW: Buzzing sound when rear defogger is on. *tw
140 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 |
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| Body Class | Convertible/Cabriolet |
| DisplacementCC | 3100.0 |
| DisplacementCI | 189.17360669367 |
| DisplacementL | 3.1 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Engine Configuration | V-Shaped |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Warren |
| Error Text | 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct |
| Fuel Injection Type | Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Fuel Type Primary | Gasoline |
| Make | PONTIAC |
| MakeID | 536 |
| Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS LLC |
| Manufacturer Id | 984 |
| Model | Sunbird |
| ModelID | 9140 |
| Model Year | 1992 |
| NCSA Body Type | Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar) |
| NCSA Make | Pontiac |
| NCSA Model | Sunbird (1985-1994)/J-2000/Sunfire (1995 on) |
| Plant City | LORDSTOWN |
| Plant Company Name | Lordstown Assembly |
| Plant Country | UNITED STATES (USA) |
| Plant State | OHIO |
| Seat Belts All | Automatic |
| Trim | SE |
| VIN | 1G2JB34TXN7525946 |
| Vehicle Descriptor | 1G2JB34T*N7 |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20030930 |
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
| Crash | No | N | None | None | 20020923 |
While vehicle was rear ended at 40 mph the driver seat to collapsed. Dealer and the manufacturer has not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information. *mr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20010914 |
When the car is stopped the brakes release allowing the car to lurch forward without any warning. This failure has occcured numerous of times but the dealership says nothing is wrong since the computer does not record any failure codes. This failure has occured with the original brakes system as well as the new brake drums and calipers.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20000826 |
Wheel well rusted, causing shocks to come through the trunk, and the body frame of the vehicle to fall on the rear axle. This caused a momentary loss of control. Manufacturer has been contacted. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19990722 |
While driving the vehicle stalled and died because the timing chain belt separated from vehicle. Dealer has been notified. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19990708 |
The brake line to the calipers & struts had been severed. Was losing brake fluid. When brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor. Had no brakes. Will be taking to dealer for repairs. *ak
| Crash | No | N | 1 Injured | None | 19990618 |
Vehicle was involved in a collision at 45 mph, and the airbags did not deploy, resulting in minor injuries. The manufacturer has been notified. *ak
| No | No | N | None | None | 19980512 |
Pin in differential broke and went into transmission locking all gears and exploding transmission into clutch and locking up front wheels.
| No | No | N | None | None | 19971230 |
Power door locks in both rear doors have failed.
| VIN | Year | Model | Manufactured In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1G2JB34TXN7525946 | 1992 | Sunbird | LORDSTOWN OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA) |
| 1G2JB34TXN7547879 | 1992 | Sunbird | LORDSTOWN OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA) |