3.4

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

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problem #4

Feb 272007

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Headlights fail to work. No daytime running lights. Headlights dim, headlights wiring defective.

- Lewisburg, OH, USA

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problem #3

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 #2

Jan 152001

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Drivers side headlight is dimmed. Light goes off and on without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Cincinatti, OH, USA

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problem #1

Sep 301997

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
Manufacturer headlight system malfunction.

- Ithaca, NY, USA

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