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1987 Chance SunlinerProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1987 Chance Sunliner, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Wheels

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 3, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1987 Chance Sunliner has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Wheels10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

1987 Chance Sunliner recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal

Recall 92V-031 · Mar 10, 1992 · 45 vehicles

Risk. THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT DISENGAGE WHEN FOOT PRESSURE ISREMOVED FROM THE TREADLE; THE VEHICLE WOULD BE SUBJECT TO LOSS OF SPEED CONTROLAND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Vehicle speed control: springs

Recall 90V-014 · Jan 29, 1990 · 10 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF ACCELERATOR CONTROL IF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE FAILS IN THE FULL OPEN POSITION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Chance.

Best & worst years

1987 vs. every other Sunliner year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Sunliner median. How we score

'87'88'89'90'91'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Sunliner owners report

Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING, THE WHEEL BROKE OFF THE AXLE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME A SUDDEN STOP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. PH
Complaint 10006245 · Feb 3, 2003

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