1993 Pontiac SunbirdPontiac Sunbird 1993

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

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Below you will find all available information on the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird, manufacturered by General Motors Llc.
The vehicle is described as a Front-Wheel Drive Subcompact Cars Convertible(excludes sun-roof,t-bar).

ManufacturerKnown WMI(s)Fuel Type
Pontiac1G2 2G2 2G7 4G2 JG2 JG7 KL2 Regular
City MPGHighway MPGCO2 emissions
17 - 22 MPG26 - 32 MPG341.80 - 444.35 g/mile
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Frequently Asked Questions
  • What is the MPG of a 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?
     - The 1993 Pontiac Sunbird has an EPA estimated city efficiency of 17 - 22 MPG and an estimated highway efficiency of 26 - 32 MPG.
  • What is the fuse box diagram for the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?
     - Fuse box diagrams for the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird can be found here
  • What is the annual fuel cost for the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?
     - EPA estimated annual fuel cost for the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird is $2250.
  • Where is the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird produced?
     - The 1993 Pontiac Sunbird is produced in Lordstown Ohio, United States (usa).
  • Are there recalls for the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird?
     - There are 7 recall(s) for the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
  • Recall 83089 [USA]: Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 18980 [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 22676 [USA]: The improperly manufactured brake hoses can causereduced brake effectiveness and/or uneven braking, which could result in anaccident.

  • Recall 1994055 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 1993099 [Canada]: Brakes

  • Recall 1993156 [Canada]: Engine

  • Recall 1992150 [Canada]: Seats and restraints

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 ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-1500
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 112.3962
    City mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,24
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4123
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)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 id9841
    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 yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)80
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 126.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 140.0
    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 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

    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 ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 111.4427
    City mpg for fuel type 1,22
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,26
    Engine cylinders4
    Engine displacement in liters2.0
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4113
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)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 id9842
    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 yourmpgdrivervehicleN
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)80
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 128.0
    Unadjusted highway mpg for fuel type 145.0
    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-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
  • Automatic 3-spd Front-Wheel Drive Sunbird

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.1
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3000
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsCLKUP
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.1671
    City mpg for fuel type 1,18
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,21
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.1
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4116
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)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 id9843
    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 yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)80
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionAutomatic 3-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 122.0
    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-3000
    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

    Description Data
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.1
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    You save/spend over 5 years compared to an average car ($). savings are positive; a greater amount spent yields a negative number. for dual fuel vehicles, this is the cost savings for gasoline-3750
    Transmission descriptor; for information see the fueleconomy.gov detailsSIL
    Description Data
    Annual petroleum consumption in barrels for fuel type 114.8755
    City mpg for fuel type 1,17
    Combined mpg for fuel type 1,20
    Engine cylinders6
    Engine displacement in liters3.1
    Drive axle typeFront-Wheel Drive
    EPA model type index4115
    Engine descriptor; see fueleconomy.gov details(FFS)
    Annual fuel cost for fuel type 1 ($)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 id9844
    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 yourmpgdrivervehicleY
    If true, this vehicle operates on a blend of gasoline and electricity in charge depleting modefalse
    2-door passenger volume (cubic feet)80
    4-door passenger volume (cubic feet)89
    TransmissionManual 5-spd
    Unadjusted city mpg for fuel type 121.0
    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-3750
    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
Bulletins

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
  • 733301 - SUSPENSION:FRONT: Squawk noise coming from front suspension or engine compartment area (install ultra high molecular tape). *tw
  • 9573T4001 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE: Grinding and/or growling noise in park on incline.*sd
  • 438101A - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR : Unknown
  • 535010 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP: 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
NHTSA decoded information from VIN

1 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 ClassCoupe
DisplacementCC3100.0
DisplacementCI189.17360669367
DisplacementL3.1
Doors2
Engine ConfigurationV-Shaped
Engine Cylinders6
Engine ManufacturerWarren
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 Year1993
NCSA Body Type2-door sedan,hardtop,coupe
NCSA MakePontiac
NCSA ModelSunbird (1985-1994)/J-2000/Sunfire (1995 on)
Plant CityLORDSTOWN
Plant Company NameLordstown Assembly
Plant CountryUNITED STATES (USA)
Plant StateOHIO
Seat Belts AllAutomatic
TrimSE
VIN1G2JB14T0P7581594
Vehicle Descriptor1G2JB14T*P7
Vehicle TypePASSENGER CAR
Most Recent Consumer Complaints and Accidents
CrashFireTowedInjuredDeathsFailure
Date
CrashNoN 2 InjuredNone20030204

The vehicle experienced sudden acceleration, which resulted in an accident, driver and passenger sustained injuries, consumer believed incident was related to recall 93v190000, however the manufacturer stated the two problems were not related.*jb

NoNoN NoneNone20020914

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

NoFireN NoneNone20020801

While parked, there was a short in wiring behind the glove box and a fire had started. The fire just burned the wiring and some small areas around the glove box. *ak the consumer believes that the relay switch for the auto lock system which is located in the glove box caused the fire. The lock system started giving consumer problems a month prior to fire, then stopped working completely about a week and a half before the fire. The vehicle was parked in the garage. The consumer had seen smoke coming out of the vehicle. The consumer then pulled the glove box out and saw the wires on fire. *scc

NoNoN NoneNone20010731

Front passenger seat and the back of the seat slide and tips forward whenever stopping. *nlm

NoNoN NoneNone20010131

While traveling at speeds above 50 mph there is a vibration in steering wheel that consumer feels is a safety issue. He has not taken vehicle into a dealership to be examined for a cause of this defect. Please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak

NoNoN NoneNone20000218

Braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash due to defective brake master cylinder. Occupant must pay for repairs. *ak *ml

NoNoN NoneNone19991031

My car is overheating, and there are no leaks. It has a new thermostat, and the water pump is fine everything seems to be ok, but for some reason it is still overheating *ak

NoNoN NoneNone19990516

The taillight sockets melted when in use. The sockets are made of plastic as are the outer most sockets. *ak

NoFireN NoneNone19981106

Short within the electrical system resulted in vehicle fire.

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Latest VINs Decoded for this Manufacturer
VIN Year Model Manufactured In
1G2JB31T3P75664741993SunbirdLORDSTOWN OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G2JC54H7P75648871993SunbirdLORDSTOWN OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)
1G2JB14T0P75815941993SunbirdLORDSTOWN OHIO, UNITED STATES (USA)

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