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1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Power Trainautomatic Transmission Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Trainautomatic Transmission Issues in the 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

12 power trainautomatic transmission complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Power Trainautomatic Transmission Complaints

#10205618 |
WHEN TURNING OFF A ROAD ONTO A HIGHWAY, I NOTICED THAT THE CAR WAS STUCK IN 2ND GEAR. I CAREFULLY DROVE TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION. NOW THE CAR WON'T ENGAGE ON REVERSE, DRIVE, 2ND & 1ST. *TR
#10020716 |
-THE HORN ON 1996 PONTIAC SUNFIRE HAS QUIT WORKING AND BEEN REPAIRED THREE TIMES. THE PEOPLE AT THE SHOP SAID THAT IT WAS GETTING WET APPARENTLY EVERYTIME I WENT THROUGH WATER BECAUSE OF IT BEING POINTED DOWNWARD. -THE MUFFLER HAS BEEN FIXED THREE TIMES -THERE ARE MORE THAT I CAN NOT REMEBER RIGHT OFF HAND -THEIR IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM WITH THE WHOLE CAR. THE LIGHT ON THE RADIO TIME AND STAION DISPLAY HAS NOT WORKED SINCE I BOUGHT IT, THE DRIVER'S REAR DOOR LIGHT HAS NOT COME ON, THE PASSENGER REAR WINDOW LETS DOWN BUT WILL NOT LET UP WHEN NEEDED SINCE RIGHT AFTER I GOT THE CAR, THE LIGHTS IN THE DASHBOARD GO ON AND OFF WITHOUT EVEN BEING TOUCHED, WHILE RIDING DOWN THE ROAD, THE WIDSHIELD WIPERS WILL JUST COME ON WITHOUT BEING TURNED ON AND THEN STOP HALFWAY DOWN IMPAIRING VISION, THE PASSENGER REAR TAIL LIGHT...
#740142 |
TOTAL TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITH NO WARNING AT ALL.*AK
#555532 |
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
#555532 |
TRANSMISSION FAILURE, DEALER REPLACED TRANSMISSION, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
#869260 |
IN THE MORNING WHEN MOVING THE PAWL FROM PARK TO DRIVE, AND WHEN TRANSMISSION SHIFTS FROM FIRST TO SECOND GEAR, VEHICLE WILL FEEL LIKE SOMEBODY HAD BUMPED IT ON THE REAR. TAKEN TO A TECHNICIAN WHO SAID THAT PROBLEM WAS WITH THE POWER CONTROL MODULE. *AK
#847769 |
WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WON'T SHIFT. ALSO, VEHICLE VIBRATES DUE TO THE GOVERNOR GEAR INSIDE TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONING. *AK
#703502 |
TRANSMISSION FAILURE SEEMS TO OCCUR WITH NO WARNING. THIS VEHICLE WAS 4 WEEKS PASSED THE 3- YEAR WARRANTY WHEN THE TRANSMISSIOM FLEW APART. PONTIAC WOULD NOT COVER ANY COST OF REPLACEMENT. THE TRANSMISSION HAD A DEFECTIVE PART, AND SHOULD NOT HAVE FAILED. I HAVE OWNED GM PRODUCTS FOR OVER TEN YEARS. GM HAS NOW LOST A CUSTOMER. *AK
#703462 |
I HAVE CONSTANT PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE. MAJOR DIFFICULTY STOPPING WHEN PAVEMENT IS WET. MY COMPLET BRAKE AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS. I'VE ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH LEAKS, RIGHT REAR WINDOW HAS BEEN REPLACED. PROBLEMS WITH VIBRATION WHEN AT A STANDSTILL, ALMOST LOSING POWER. SMELL OF GAS FUMES. PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION. *AK
#534457 |
TRANSMISSION DRUM WELD BROKE CAUSING THE GEARS TO JUMP.
#537136 |
THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION INPUT DRUM BROKE WHERE THE SHAFT AND THE DRUM WAS WELDED TOGETHER.
#602902 |
TRANSMISSION LAGGING TIME IS ABNORMAL.

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 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 Electrical Systemignitionswitch 7 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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