Recalls (1)
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1983 Pontiac Sunbird. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
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Check on NHTSA ↗INTERIOR SYSTEMS:TRACKS AND ANCHORS:FRONT SEAT:MAN
- Summary
- THE METAL FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR COULD FATIGUE AND BREAK AROUND THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER STUD OF THE DRIVERS SEAT, ALLOWING THE STUD TO SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR.
- Consequence
- DRIVERS SEAT COULD TIP REARWARD UNEXPECTEDLY; THIS COULDRESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
- Remedy
- INSTALL A REINFORCEMENT BRACKET ON THE FLOOR PAN ANCHOR BAR AT THE LEFT FRONT OUTER SEAT ADJUSTER POSITION OF THE DRIVERS SEAT.
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Owner complaints (0)
0 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings).
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
NHTSA has no component data for this model year.
How 1983 compares with other Sunbird years
Best and worst Sunbird years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 5 | 2 |
| 1985 | 4 | 0 |
| 1986 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | 4 | 2 |
| 1989 | 7 | 1 |
| 1990 | 11 | 0 |
| 1991 | 27 | 2 |
| 1992 | 30 | 3 |
| 1993 | 37 | 2 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
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1983 Pontiac Sunbird FAQ
How many recalls does the 1983 Pontiac Sunbird have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign: 87V079000 (seat). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
How does the 1983 Sunbird compare with other years?
Among the 1984–1993 Pontiac Sunbird model years at least five years old, the 1985 drew the fewest complaints (4) and the 1993 the most (37). The 1983 drew 0. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.