Recall 79V081000: 1977–1978 Pontiac Sunbird and 1 other model
- Report received
- Mar 30, 1979
- Manufacturer
- General motors corp.
- Potentially affected
- 172,000vehicles
- Model years
- 1977–1978
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Operation of the vehicle in a manner which produces hard bottoming out of the front suspension may cause deformation of the left engine mount support structure and allow the engine mount bracket to contact the steering pitman arm or steering linkage.
Remedy
An engine mount support bracket reinforcement kit will be installed on the left front engine mount support structure without charge to owner.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1977 Chevrolet Monza0 complaints
- 1978 Chevrolet Monza0 complaints
- 1977 Pontiac Sunbird0 complaints
- 1978 Pontiac Sunbird0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.