10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
3,500 miles

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problem #10

Sep 072004

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles
The consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle slowed down on its on. The consumer was able to control the vehicle. The driver was able to drive it to dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicate. The engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained. There was leaking boiling under the dash on both sides.

- Gering, NE, USA

problem #9

Jul 172000

Sunfire

  • miles
Consumer stated the rear brakes were cleaned and adjusted, a bracket had rubbed through the brake line, and was replaced, the ABS module was also replaced.

- Newark, DE, USA

problem #8

Nov 012001

Sunfire

  • miles
When consumer applied brakes pedal bounced back and forth. Also there was vibration and pulsation. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Ashland, OR, USA

problem #7

Oct 292001

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Exhaust system was replaced due to it getting hot melting the carpet and paint inside trunk, fumes filled interior of vehicle at this time exhaust system is running just as hot again, dealer stated factory representative instructed him not to do anything about the exhaust system, there was nothing that could be done. Consumer states the vehicle has bad gas mileage, starter motor seized and failed, power steering fluid was leaking, coolant was leaking from left front and back of the vehicle, replaced radiator, heater blows cold air at idle, trunk leaks, head lamp is out of adjustment, glove box will not close, muffler fell off, key comes out of ignition with vehicle running, transmission has no reverse, there was brake pulsation at high speed or when stopping, brake pedal goes to floor, speakers inoperative, seat spring failed, suspected motor oil smell and replaced thermostat, horn was inoperative, power and grounds distribution replaced, window will not go down all the way, found window regulator failed, hazard lamps and turn signal were inoperative, replaced blown fuse, cigarette lighter inoperative, replaced blown fuse, traction control inoperative, engine light comes on, A/C hose leaking, replaced evaporator, hard to start and rough idle, engine make rattling noise and quit running, replaced head cylinder and 02 sensor, vehicle pulls to the left, overflow bottle melted and 42 Goodyear tires blew out, also the HVAC was inoperative.

- Ellwood City, PA, USA

problem #6

Jan 012001

Sunfire

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes engage when not neccesasary. On dry pavement during normal stopping procedure.

- Warren, MI, USA

problem #5

Sep 242000

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was having problem with brakes before accident. While traveling approximately 15mph another vehicle stopped suddenly in front. Airbag didn't deploy, and seatbelt restraint didn't lock up. Consumer had complained almost a year about brakes. Dealer claimed they had checked brakes. Vehicle was take to another dealer, and they found factory seals still on brakes. Consumer suffered some serious injuries.

- Middleport, NY, USA

problem #4

Jan 192001

Sunfire

  • miles
Since purchased in April 24 2000, having transmission problems and defective transmission pan gasket and defective transmission pump has been replaced, grinding noises when car is parked. Entire transmisson had to be taken out of vehicle and brake failure with in the 8 months of ownership.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

problem #3

Oct 012000

Sunfire

  • miles
ABS system going out at 20 mph. Applied brakes and heard clicking sound, and pedal went straight to floor, this has happened numerous times. Dealer could not find cause.

- Diamond, OH, USA

problem #2

Oct 012000

Sunfire

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Mesquite, TX, USA

problem #1

Sep 011999

Sunfire

  • miles
The brakes have now failed a total of 3 times, 7 days after I has purchased the car the brake computer system went out. I have contacted the dealership and they are not concerned at all. I have complained to the dealership I have taken it to for all the repairs and they tell me they do not find anything and all the documentation I have will not due until it is proven by someone else they have to play by GM rules I was also told. I do not feel safe in this car and as a women feel very frustrated as to waht to do next. Can you help?

- Freeland, MI, USA