1994 Pontiac Sunbird Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 10%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 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird, 10% of the 42 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.
“While pulling into the driveway noticed smoke coming from tail pipe. Independent mechanic informed consumer of a blown engine head gasket. Notified manufacturer, and informed consumer that vehicle was not under a warranty, and repairs would be at consumer's cost.”
NHTSA complaint #858606, filed 2000-03“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“Consumer complained of engine aluminum head cracked ,causing the pressure to back up into radiator and blow up. Dealer notified and refused to repair unless cost went to consumer.”
NHTSA complaint #828255, filed 1998-09Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 1994 Pontiac Sunbird
14 complaintsSeats
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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