1994 Pontiac Sunbird Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 33%of 42 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird, 33% of the 42 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“Car was for daughter. She was driving home at night and it had been raining. She came to a curve and pressed her brakes but no response. The car went off the road and rolled into a ditch. She was very lucky that she walked away and that no one else in car. Police and driver of tow truck tried brakes and both confirmed that brakes were out so no ticket was given. Insurance had it checked out weeks later and brakes were ok. Car was total.”
NHTSA complaint #730528, filed 2000-09“At 25mph the aluminum block engine shuts off. It could had caused an accident. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. 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 suggested that the brakes were bad, so she had them fixed and since then, they have worked the same since. Also the cooling system is not working (for the past 2yrs)/feels car is not safe.”
NHTSA complaint #8013229, filed 2002-07“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,.”
NHTSA complaint #523765, filed 1997-10“Abs, when brakes are applied, they grab and let go, experienced complete loss of effectiveness, pedal goes to floor, impact 12:00 position, loss of control.”
NHTSA complaint #981417, filed 1996-03Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird
5 complaintsEngine cooling
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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