1991 Pontiac Sunbird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 11%of 27 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird, 11% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Brakes did not seem to stop vehicle within a reasonable distance and had a soft pedal. In addition, when vehicle is cold and has not been driven recently when transmission is placed in reverse/drive it will not go into gear at once and then lurches into gear.”
NHTSA complaint #523063, filed 1997-11“While driving, made attempt to stop brake pedal went to floor, experiencing excessive premature wear to pads, without prior warning, has replaced pads six times”
NHTSA complaint #960124, filed 1995-02Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
3 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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