1996 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“While driving at 40 mph steering went out while making a left turn and right turn. *ak”
“Engine head gasket blew out when vehicle was started and after being parked for awhile. *ak”
“All of a sudden the windshield wiper burnt out without any warning. The dealer was aware of the defect. *ak”
“Clutch sticking without clutch pedal being depressed, clutch burned out. *ak”
“Smoke coming from transmission casing, could not shift gears; could cause an accident. *ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Pontiac Sunbird as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.