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1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

7 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7

Complaints

1

Crashes

2

Fires

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints

#10011186 | March 10, 2003

THE IGNITION SWITCH HAD A SHORT CIRCUIT WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE NOT TO START. AFTER THE IGNITION WAS REPAIRED IT STILL DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY. THE HEAD LIGHT (HIGH AND LOW BEAMS) FAILED. THE HORN FAILED. THE WIPER FAILED. *JB *CB *NLM

#565468 | October 9, 2002

CONSUMER RECIEVED RECALL NOTICE 02008-S PERTAINING TO THE IGNITION SWITCH. CONSUMER HAD REPAIRS DONE AT ANOTHER FACILITY AND IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES PAID. *JG

#565311 | July 31, 2002 Fire

CONSUMERS SON TRIED TO START THE VEHICLE, WHICH WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE KEY SWITCH CONTINUED TO TRY STARTING RESULTING IN AN IGNITION FIRE. TAKEN TO DEALER AND REPAIRED. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(02V070000) ABOUT THE IGNITION SWITCH DEFECT. CONSUMER WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT OF MONIES PAID. *JG

#8013831 | July 12, 2002 Fire

WHILE WAITING FOR RECALL 02V070000 PARTS, IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK.*JB

#8013374 | July 8, 2002

VEHICLE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER BEING TURNED OFF 1 MINUTE. VEHICLE RESTARTED INVOLUNTARILY WHEN KEY WAS TURNED TO LOCK POSITION. VEHICLE REPEATED THE SAME. IT WAS DRIVEN FOR 7 MINUTES, AND AFTER IT WAS TURNED OFF IT FAILED TO RESTART. RECALLED NHTSA 02-V-070-000/ MANUFACTURERS RECALL 02008 CONCERNING IGNITION. RESPONDED FOR APPOINTMENT. *AK *YH

#8007345 | April 10, 2002 Crash

NHTSA RECALL 02-V-070-000/ MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 02008 WHILE GOING 55-60MPH BLACK SMOKE WAS COMING FROM EXHAUST AND VEHICLE STALLED. GUAGES ON DASHBOARD READ NORMAL. GENERAL MOTORS INDICATED THAT PROBLEM HAD TO BE REPAIRED TO DETERMINE CAUSE. CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THAT TOTALED VEHICLE.*AK

#987006 | July 17, 1996

WHEN DRIVING ON FOUR OCCASIONS THE CAR STALLED, PLEASE DESCRIBE . *AK

Other 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Coolingengine 21 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 15 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 12 complaints Electrical Systemignition 9 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 9 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 8 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 8 complaints Unknown Or Other 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Steering 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Structurebodytrunk Lid 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventional 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Suspensionfront 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelshubcapcover 1 complaint

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