How many recalls does the 1982 Pontiac Sunbird have?

The 1982 Pontiac Sunbird has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1982 Pontiac Sunbird has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

1982 Pontiac Sunbird Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1982 Pontiac Sunbird. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Defect investigations

Investigation DP86019 Opened 1986-09-12 · closed 1986-12-22

SUDDEN ACCELERATION

There is no summary currently available

Investigation EA87007 Opened 1986-12-16 · closed 1987-08-07

SUDDEN ACCEL

SUMMARY OF INFORMATION FROM MANUFACTURER:ANALYSIS:STATUS: GM RESPONDED BY LETTER DATED 12 FEBRUARY 1987.EA CLOSED ON8/7/87.===

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1982 Pontiac Sunbird as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.