10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Nov 082002

Sunfire

  • miles
Consumer states that while driving and no warning the engine fail and lost power and it was hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified

- Portsmouth, VA, USA

problem #4

Aug 162002

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When braking and without warning the vehicle stalls and becomes be hard to control. Dealer notified. The vehicle does not start sometimes. The fuel pump was replaced as a possible cause, but the vehicle still stalled.

- Honeoye Falls, NY, USA

problem #3

Dec 012001

Sunfire

  • miles
While driving vehicle will stall, resulting in loss of proper steering and braking control. Vehicle has been checked by dealer.

- Sarasota, FL, USA

problem #2

Jun 222001

Sunfire

  • miles
At highway speeds vehicle will automatically shut off. All lights will go out except dashboard lights. Consumer has to wait at least 3-4 mintues before restarting the vehicle. Contacted dealer.

- Simi-Valley, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 082001

Sunfire

  • miles
On a number of occasions vehicle track off light would come on, and vehicle would shut down while driving. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Baltimore, MD, USA