2001 Pontiac Sunfire problems, complaints & recalls

2017-04-20 · Electrical System

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that the anti-theft warning indicator kept randomly illuminating. the vehicle was able to start and, at times, upon entering the vehicle, the key would not turn over to start the vehicle from the ignition. the dealer replaced the battery and the ignition switch, but the failure continu…”

2017-01-10 · Suspension · 114,000 mi

“in part due to corrosion of the lower control arm, it experienced a sudden structural failure resulting in a significant loss of steering control. this problem occurred twice to my vehicle. the first time it occurred was when cornering an hitting a small pothole. i had the car repaired by a gm dealership and the second time a few years later th…”

2014-12-01 · Electrical System · 💥 crash

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac sunfire. while driving 25 mph, the ignition switched off independently and caused the steering wheel to lock without warning. the failure caused a four vehicle crash. the air bags failed to deploy and the vehicle was destroyed. it was unknown if any injuries were sustained or if a police report was filed. the man…”

2014-11-05 · Traction Control System · 82,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that the traction control, service engine and abs warning lights illuminated. the failure recurred multiple times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired. the manuf…”

2014-10-02 · Traction Control System · 98,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac sunfire. while driving various speeds, the engine stalled. the vehicle was able to restart and the traction warning indicator illuminated. the failure occurred on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 98,000…”

2014-08-21 · Steering · 65,964 mi

“contacted a local auto dealer, cutter pontiac (waipahu, hawaii - levy, service agent, ph# 808-564-9520) and inquired about my vehicles posted 3 recall issues; ignition, fuel system, & steering wheel. i even emailed an official list of my vehicle's recall issues i was told the following, after levy had the opportunity to review my email,with my r…”

2013-06-07 · Service Brakes · 73,000 mi

“all of a sudden, my front brakes no longer worked properly?! only rear, emergency brake and l front? had r front caliper completely removed and replaced, yet problem still existed?! was told something could be wrong with gm's anti lock brake unit installed into the master brake cylinder? cost was going to be around $800.00 to replace unit that, …”

2012-05-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 116,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at any speed. the failure was experienced several times. the contact replaced the fuses. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. the failure and the current mileages were 116,000. updated 06/20/…”

2011-03-22 · Exterior Lighting · 45,750 mi

“i too have a 2001 pontiac sunfire se 2.2 auto with about 58,000 miles on it. i bought this car in march of 2002 with only 14,937 miles on it. i had no problems with this car till november 2004 at 44,874 miles, when an 8 point buck ran into the left side front fender and damaged it, the hood, windshield, driver's door, roof, and back door while i w…”

2009-03-12 · Exterior Lighting

“2001 pontiac sunfire running lights will not work. they will flicker when the car is put into gear and then shut off completely. the check engine light came on as well as the service (wrench) light at the time of the running lights failing. i began using the highbeams only (until i could figure out the running light) and they will not work now. the…”