4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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problem #2

Nov 082004

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
A clicking noise was coming from the steering column. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for repairs twice, and results indicated that the steering column needed to be greased, otherwise the consumer could lose steering while driving. The noise was the sound of metal on metal. GM was aware of the problem.

- Melbourne, FL, USA

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problem #1

Aug 241998

Sunfire

  • miles
Steering wheel is loose and tilt steering mechanism has slipped out of position while driving. Also, accelerator stuck while driving at 40 mph.

- Fort Wayne, IN, USA

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