1992 Pontiac Sunbird Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 20%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird, 20% of the 30 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Problems of heating/cooling developed, leading to extensive service to correct. Gasket failure recognized by mechanic after replacing heater core and radiator failed to correct problems. (sister's 1991 pont Sunbird w/ same engine faled 6/99 while on highway)”
NHTSA complaint #711998, filed 1999-09Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird
8 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Pontiac Sunbird
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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