10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,600 miles

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problem #10

May 102004

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 96,000 miles
1995 Sunfire, I bought this car in 1997. The brakes lock-up when I am driving and I have to stop a a corner or light. This usually only happens when or after it rains. It is very scary I almost lose control over the car.my head gaskets have been replaced twice. The engine gage rises almost to over heating when it is hotoutside, and the air does not work I have to get it charged every year. Is this car a lemon or what?

- Bridgeton, NJ, USA

problem #9

Jul 311999

Sunfire

  • miles
Complete brake failure, pedal on floor, hit lge bush in median to stop.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #8

Oct 311998

Sunfire

  • miles
Anti lock brake system makes funny noises, and the ABS warning light comes on, indicating that the system is not working. This happens while drivng the vehicle without brake application. The ABS motor was rebuilt in December. Owner continues to experience the same problem.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #7

Jan 271998

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
ABS failure. Brakes did not work at all.

- La Porte, IN, USA

problem #6

Nov 161997

Sunfire

  • miles
Upon making a complete stop on wet pavement consumer noticed pulstation in the brake pedal, vehicle became very difficult to stop. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #5

Oct 021997

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
ABS problems; on normal road condtions when applying the brakes, there is a clunking noise and the brake grab and release, making the vehicle skip forward and additional braking distance is required. This happens during normal braking. The dealer is not able to find a problem with the system.

- Cranberry Township, PA, USA

problem #4

Sep 271997

Sunfire

  • miles
Was applying brakes when the ABS system kicked when it should not have. Locked up the tires & sometimes had no brake pedal. Took to dealer & informed 1st time needed adjustment. 2nd time put in new ABS module. The 3rd time could not find anything wrong.

- De Kalb, IL, USA

problem #3

Feb 091997

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying the ABS brakes in a sudden stop situation, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle.

- New Haven, CT, USA

problem #2

Dec 221995

Sunfire

  • miles
Failure of the anti lock brakes caused consumer to have a near accident.

- Conneaut, OH, USA

problem #1

Sep 061995

Sunfire

  • miles
When it rains the ABS system does not work it locks up and slides.

- Riviera Beac, FL, USA