1994 Pontiac Sunbird service brakes, hydraulic problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“At 25mph the aluminum block engine shuts off. It could had caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.*ak consumer also states that the anti-lock brakes on the vehicle are not working. Consumer said that since she had taken vehicle to the tire kingdom, to change a tire, the mechanic…”
filed Jul 2, 2002
“Abs malfunction, car goes into antilock mode to often, replace both frt. Wheel speed sensor, brake pulsates and seems to lockup, turned 2 frt rotors, cleaned and adjusted rear brakes, turn 2 rear drums,.”
filed Apr 29, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr
000524001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sunbird years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 Sunbird | 8 | 22% |
| 1992 Sunbird | 8 | 27% |
| 1991 Sunbird | 3 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.