TL * the contact owns a 1997 Pontiac Sunfire. The contact stated that smoke was emitting from the steering column. The contact mentioned that after inspecting the vehicle he noticed that there was an electrical short causing the wires to melt together. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the ignition switch malfunctioned. As a result, the steering column and wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 200,000.

- St Louis , MO, USA

Tried to start the ignition but it would't, which was really odd considering my car hasn't given me any real trouble. I took the key out of the ignition and closed the door and it tried to start without the key. I went in the house to call a ride to work and heard the radio going. I looked out to see who it was and saw a fire going in my car. I called the fire department to put the fire out. Afterwards, they said that my airbag deployed into the steering column causing the fire.

- Dearborn , MI, USA

Recall 02V070000/ ignition system; this recall interacted with day time running lights that would stay on and drain the battery. Owner has had vehicle in several times since this modification was performed.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

When putting key in ignition key would turn, but vehicle would not start. Took vehicle to a mechanic, mechanic stated vehicle needed a starter and a battery, but problem still occurred, then, mechanic stated it was starter solenoid, replaced it, but problem still occurred.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

No description given. Nlm

- Fort Worth, TX, USA

Consumer states when turning the ignition sometimes its hard and sometimes it won't start. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm

- Fort Worth, TX, USA