10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
42,000 miles

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problem #2

Feb 202008

Sunfire 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 84,000 miles
Have had the vehicle to the dealer a number of times (3) for multiple front end lighting system failures of various components. Failure has always been linked to issues with the wiring harness.

- Tonawanda, NY, USA

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problem #1

Jan 042002

Sunfire

  • miles
Prior to incident being reported, a burning rubber odor could be detected while standing beside vehicle after normal operation. Then, on 04-Jan-2002, vehicle was parked for approximately 20 minutes when a neighbor informed owner there was a fire underneath the car. Owner started vehicle and moved vehicle away from the fire, leaves were burning. Consumer noticed that a long cable attached to front-axle was dangling from undercarriage, and was charred in middle from the fire. An inspector from manufacturer examined vehicle and informed consumer there was no problem with car. Manufacturer refused to provide consumer with a copy of the report. Please provide any additional information / documentation.

- Cortlandt Manor, NY, USA

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