5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,625 miles

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problem #2

Aug 022004

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 250 miles
Memorial day 2003, when coming to a quick stop a loud gringing noise; this was intermittent and the car went to dealer a number of times since; this has happened 13 times in 15 months; most recently on August 2, 2004, that same noise and the steering was lost/tires locked. Immediately brought it to the dealer who did a 1 mile test drive and stated the car was fine and needed the rotors turned and brake pad replacement. This does not account for loss of steering or tires locking up.

- Bridgewater, MA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 192002

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles
While driving at any speed or while sitting still consumer can see and feel the engine shaking violently. Also, there is a pinging sound coming from the front end. Dealer wants to change the brake pads and turn the rotors.

- Elkhart, IN, USA

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