10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
84,660 miles

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problem #5

May 012011

Sunfire

  • 75,000 miles
Numerous failures with my car I am only listing the ones which have happened more than once 1..transmission failure, transmission failed 3 times first time while traveling 35mph car came to a dead stop tires locked up, car would not even roll, causing near accident. 2...window motors failed twice on each each door of my 4 door car 3...headlight switch has failed 3 times causing dangerous situation at night 4...severe water leak in trunk area, water getting in through fender well or trunk underbody, caused so much to puddle up a mushroom started growing from back seat, ... water puddled underneath carpet in spare tire area so it was not visible to naked eye, but was sloshing back and forth with every stop and go of vehicle still to this day have not been able to pinpoint exact location water is getting in although it for sure is from underbody 5... other defects include radio display lights fail on 2 radios, seatbelts and steering wheel become too hot in summer brake pads wear unevenly, ,,, fuel pumps go out often.

- Everett, WA, USA

problem #4

Feb 222011

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • 188,300 miles
1996 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2L. Rear right brake locks. Causes the car to shudder and difficult to stop. This also causes the ABS and brake light to illuminate on the dash. Brakes have been replaced. Possible failure to stop is the greatest concern. This may lead to accident.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

problem #3

Feb 152007

Sunfire

  • 160,000 miles
February 2007 had vehicle serviced and was told rear calipers needed replacement. Work was completed totaling $875. Within a week, the brakes locked, causing the vehicle to skid and failure to stop. Nearly hit a pedestrian in cross walk at 20 mph. Returned to service, was told adjustments needed to the ABS brakes system. Service completed. 4 weeks later the vehicles brake system locked up and a grinding noise occurred. Returned for service, pads replaced, brakes adjusted per the mechanic. 3 months have passed now and now the ABS brake light illuminates periodically and now within three months of replacement of the brake pads and adjustments to the ABS system, I again notice the vehicle veering right when applying the brakes and the rear brakes tend to lock at speeds of 20 to 35 mph with a light scrapping and/or grinding noise again. The mechanic informed me they have completed and repaired the brakes to the vehicle specifications and cannot service ore repair it any further. After further research, it appears several others have had the same problem or incident occur, unfortunately resulting in a crash. I am requesting a further investigation to be completed on the GM ABS systems for this vehicle. Brakes should not have to be repaired or replaced 3 times in a two year time span. There is definitely something wrong with the assembly or design of this ABS system. I have replaced the rotors, brake pads, calipers on this vehicle totaling nearly $2,000. I must commute to work on two major freeways in los angeles, which if an ABS failure occurs, could result in a crash with severe or fatal injuries to myself and/or passengers in the vehicle.

- Long Beach, CA, USA

problem #2

Dec 162004

Sunfire

  • miles
1996 Pontiac Sunfire brakes failed while attempting to stop vehicle. The consumer ran off the road and struck a wooden gate.

- Youngstown, OH, USA

problem #1

Mar 161997

Sunfire

  • miles
Brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied, brakes then "kicked in" and vehicle stopped suddenly. Both times conditions were dry and sunny. On rainy days brakes feel "squishy" and extra effort is required to stop vehicle.

- Lindenhurs, NY, USA