2002 Pontiac Sunfire problems, complaints & recalls

2016-10-24 · Steering · 123,000 mi

“my tilt steering wheel column wobbles from side to side, it would never stay locked in one position and with time it started to move while driving, people have attempted to fix it, but it doesn't last and i can't get a safety inspection because of it, the inspector says it is too dangerous. it has never been wrecked or damaged and was bought brand …”

2015-10-16 · Power Train · 107,080 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that when the gear lever was shifted, the vehicle failed to respond. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the transmission shift cable had fractured and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the fai…”

2015-07-30 · Unknown Or Other · 194,460 mi

“turned off the vehicle, got my fuses and relay's all checked and turned the car on the next morning, nothing on my dash panel is working. no mileage, none of the gauges work, fuses and relays are all good.…”

2014-10-02 · Engine · 72,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. while driving approximately 65 mph, the engine stalled and the track off warning indicator illuminated. the vehicle failed to restart after several attempts and was towed to an independent mechanic. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was unavailable. the manufacturer was notified. the app…”

2014-09-17 · Electrical System · 92,488 mi

“i have been the only owner of my 2002 pontiac sunfire; well back in 2011 it just would not start; took it to a trusty mechanic who told me i had to go to the dealership cause most likely i needed an ignition switch; so i took it to the dealer in town; being they are a gm dealer; i mentioned what it needed; they looked at it for several days and tol…”

2014-07-14 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 53,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that the key took thirty minutes to eject from the ignition switch after repeated attempts. on a separate occasion, the ignition key failed to turn in any position or release from the ignition switch. an independent mechanic replaced the ignition switch. the manufacturer was notified.…”

2014-06-18 · Electrical System:ignition:switch · 130,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that while parked, the key became stuck in the ignition and the vehicle was unable to be placed in drive. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the ignition switch needed to be replaced and programmed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer wa…”

2014-05-21 · Power Train · 140,000 mi

“when trying to put car into park, shift cable broke and it was very difficult to get into park. had to use emergency brake to keep car from rolling. then, because car wasn't fully in park, ignition wouldn't restart. had to replace cable. *tr…”

2014-04-11 · Electrical System · 151,000 mi

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. the contact stated that the ignition seized in the "on" position and the vehicle failed to turn off. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ignition was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was repaired. the fai…”

2014-04-08 · Steering · 80,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“steering column began to smoke and car engine stopped. dealership determined the cause to be a short in the ignition switch wiring harness due to rubbing on the steering column. *tr…”