NHTSA Complaint #542278 — 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	542278
Vehicle	1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
Component	POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Date of Incident	July 1, 1998
Date Filed	November 27, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

TRANSMISSION DESIGN ALLOWS FOR THE VEHICLE TO ROLL WHEN RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL ON INCLINES. TRANSMISSION REPLACED FOR THIS PROBLEM AND SLIPPING OUT OF GEAR, HOWEVER CONTINUES TO ROLL.

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