1991 Pontiac Sunbird Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 19%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 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird, 19% of the 27 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“Had vehicle in reverse & backing out of parking lot. The throttle stuck & vehicle took off. Vehicle had front wheel drive & the wheels just kept spinning. Will be taking vehicle to dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #846259, filed 1999-09“When starting the car the engine revved and the accelerator pedal jammed while in reverse and the car hit another vehicle. No injuries. Dealer has the vehicle now.”
NHTSA complaint #823386, filed 1998-06Vehicle speed control: other model years
Other parts of the 1991 Pontiac Sunbird
6 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBrakes
3 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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