1993 Pontiac Sunbird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 22%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird, 22% of the 37 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Water leaks inside car, radiator leak, heater core, head gasket, thermostat, freeze out plugs, engine wet with oil, A/C cutting in and out, runs rough when A/C is on, slow pick up, door locks don't work, window washers stop before cycle is done, breaks and break line bad, washer fluid reservoir cracks twice now, over all repairs total about $1600.00, and we have to replace the head gasket next so plsu this amount, I have bills kept of all exact payments of parts and labor”
NHTSA complaint #10070865, filed 2004-01, 46,000 miles“Brake problem addressed here is a repeated, erratic, sudden loss of some or all brake power in the car. Mechanical components have been replaced, pads, rotors, etc. But the problem continues to come and go without warning. …”
NHTSA complaint #755254, filed 2001-12“Consumer was traveling 25 MPH and upon making a sudden stop the brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in an rearend collision. Also vehicle was totaled. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #826937, filed 1998-08“While driving on normal road conditions the anti lock brake light came on and there was no braking ability. The vehicle felt like it was skating on ice. Right after that the vehicle cut off and would not start again.”
NHTSA complaint #804685, filed 1996-11Related recalls
- 93V121000Jul 21, 1993The brake hoses were manufactured incorrectly, and do not comply with fmvss 106, "brake hoses."Covers: Pontiac Sunbird 1993, Chevrolet Cavalier 1993, Oldsmobile Cutlass 1993 +1 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1993 Pontiac Sunbird
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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