4.6
definitely annoying- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 23,550 miles
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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
While driving on freeway at 60 mph vehicle completely shut down. T when driving 30 miles or less vehicle was fine. Took vehicle to the dealer, they put it on the diagnostic machine, said nothing was wrong. However, the problem recurred when driving on the freeway at a high speed.
- Scranton, PA, USA
Problems with 2000 Pontiac Sunfire engine. The vehicle would crank sometimes but not start. On one occasion the vehicle attempted to crank and stalled in the process. The problem continued. The consumer was told that the starter had gone out, maybe there was an electrical problem, or the fuel pump. The fuel pump and sender ring was replaced. There was a burnt coolant smell and the valve cover gasket ruptured leaking oil.
- Jacksonville, FL, USA
While driving 60 mph the vehicle stalled and the driver lost power steering. The consumer managed to pull over to side of road. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but they have not been able to resolve the problem.
- Mulberry, FL, USA
While driving at 70 mph vehicle would stall, and it would be hard to control vehicle.
- Hebron, OH, USA
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
- Royersford, PA, USA