3.4

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
39,000 miles

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problem #4

Oct 122002

Sunfire

  • 156,000 miles
The ignition switch had a short circuit which caused the vehicle not to start. After the ignition was repaired it still didn't work properly. The head light (high and low beams) failed. The horn failed. The wiper failed.

- Amite, LA, USA

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problem #3

Oct 171997

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn failed due to loose fastner.

- Batavia, IL, USA

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problem #2

Jun 011998

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
Horn fails intermittently.

- East Bruns, NJ, USA

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problem #1

Aug 061996

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn assembly volume is very low. In an emergency it will be impossible for one to hear the horn. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Horn was replaced by dealer due to it sounding distorted. Front brake rotors out of round and were replaced.

- Hawthron Woods, IL, USA

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