- The problem
- The foot treadle accelerator is equipped with a return spring which serves as a backup device for the throttle return spring mounted on the engine; should both springs fail simultaneously the engine throttle could become stuck open.
- The 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.
- The fix
- Replace the treadle return spring with a newly designed spring.
Vehicle safety record
1987 Chance Sunliner Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1987 Chance Sunliner with NHTSA, most often about the wheels & tires (1). It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in March 1992 for the accelerator pedal. For comparison, the 1988 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Sunliner year, for its age
#173 most complained-about 1987 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1987 Chance Sunliner problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1987 Chance Sunliner recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- The throttle return spring may not automatically return the throttle lever to the idle postion in the event that the linkage becomes disconnected.
- The risk
- This could cause loss of accelerator control if the throttle linkage fails in the full open position. This could result in an accident.
- The fix
- INSTALL AN IMPROVED THROTTLE RETURN KIT.
What owners say
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1 complaints about the 1987 Chance Sunliner
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While driving, the wheel broke off the axle causing the vehicle to come a sudden stop. Please provide any additional information. Ph
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All Sunliner yearsQuestions about the 1987 Chance Sunliner
Does the 1987 Chance Sunliner have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 1987 Chance Sunliner: accelerator pedal (March 1992); springs (January 1990). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Chance Sunliner?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the wheels & tires (1).
How many complaints has the 1987 Chance Sunliner had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on February 3, 2003 and the latest on February 3, 2003. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1987 Chance Sunliner a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 44 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Chance Sunliner year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Chance Sunliner years have the most complaints?
1987 (1), 1994 (1). See every Chance Sunliner year compared.
What should I do if my 1987 Chance Sunliner has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data