10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
25,000 miles

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problem #4

Sep 152002

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 100,000 miles
We have had this car for about 2 years, and have had problems since the beginning. First thing was the cooling fan. It quit working about 6 months after we bought the car. We had that fixed then started having other electrical problems. The brake lights would work here and there, the turn signals would work one day and not the next, now they don't work at all. The ABS light would flash off and on and the brake light would come on also. We know that filing this complaint will not fix the problems we are having with the car, we just wanted to make it known that we will never buy another Pontiac due to the problems we are having with this one. Thank you for your time.

- Columbus, OH, USA

problem #3

May 012003

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Just found out about recall about starter. Had fire (smoke) in steering wheel and entire electrical system not working right. Windows stuck half way, blinking lights in dash and had motor replaced, but very bad, due to sudden loss of oil and motor froze. Car is in destruction mode.

- Suffern, NY, USA

problem #2

Feb 012002

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle is leaking water from head gasket. Coolant light illuminates on dash. Took to dealer. Also there was a recall campaign 00V367000. Dealer found small hole in cylinder head. Engine will not start and is overheating. Vehicle shuts off at stop. Vehicle shuts off while driving. Alternator, ignition switch, head gasket, coolant, fan belt, plugs and water pump was replaced. Found front hub bearing making roaring noise. A/C stop working. Dealer found compressor failed. There is a strong gas odor when cranking vehicle. Fuel injector was replaced.

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
Electrical failure causing the fuse to blow for lighting system on several occasions.

- Charlotte, NC, USA