1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE

12 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10203383 |
IN LESS THAN 1 YEAR I HAVE TAKEN MY CAR TO HAVE IT REPAIRED 6 TIMES FOR WHAT I FEEL IS THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM! MY ENGINE STALLS WHEN I AM COMING TO A STOP OR AFTER BEING ON THE INTERSTATE AND IT IDLES ROUGH. I HAVE HAD MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED TWICE IN THE PAST YEAR, FUEL SENSOR REPLACED, SPARK PLUGS, COIL, WIRE TO THE IGNITION MODULE REPLACED. MY CAR STILL RUNS ROUGH AND STALLS WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE, WHEN IDLING IN TRAFFIC, AND WHEN I COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. THIS NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED. I HAVE SPENT OVER $2,000 IN REPAIRS AND TOW FEES. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE. *TR
#10003455 |
ENGINE STALLS. MY CAR WILL RUN GREAT 2-3 DAYS BUT WITHOUT NOTICE WILL STALL WHILE DRIVING. I DOES THIS QUITE OFTEN AND THE MECHANICS CANNOT FIND PROBLEM, THEY CANNOT DETERMINE IF IT IS SPARK RELATED OR FUEL RELATED DUE THE DESIGN OF THE ENGINE. I DO ALOT OF HIGHWAY MILES ON MY COMMUTE AND I CONSIDER THIS VERY UNSAFE. (I HAVE STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY NUMEROUS TIMES.)
#8000992 |
INTERMITTENTLY ENGINE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK
#782854 |
ENGINE SEIZES AT LOW SPEEDS ABOUT 40-45MPH, AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING AND ENTERING SLOWING OR STOPPED TRAFFIC. *ET
#737759 |
ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING, WHILE DRIVING. FAILS TO START WHEN COLD AND ALSO AFTER DRIVING. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE IN FOUR DAYS. FUEL PUMP WAS INITIALLY THOUGHT TO BE THE PROBLEM. TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP 2 TIMES IN 7 DAYS AFTER THE $700 FUEL PUMP REPLACEMENT. ALTHOUGH TECHNICIANS ARE DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO HELP ME, THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. IN MY OPINION, THE NHTSA SHOULD CONSIDER ANY VEHICLE THAT STOPS ON THE FREEWAY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND WORTHY OF INVESTIGATION. THANK YOU, IN ADVANCE, FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE..
#782854 |
ENGINE SEIZES AT LOW SPEEDS ABOUT 40-45MPH, AFTER HIGHWAY DRIVING AND ENTERING SLOWING OR STOPPED TRAFFIC. *ET
#729751 |
ENGINE HEAD PISTON BOLT BROKE WHICH RESULTED IN THE DAMAGE OF THE ENGINE PISTON. ALL MECHANICS I SPOKE TO SAID THAT IT COULD ONLY HAPPEN IF I WAS GOING AT SPEEDS OF EXCESS OF OVER 100 M.P.H. WHICH I WASN'T BECAUSE I STOPPED THE CAR QUICKLY ENOUGH TO STOP FURTHER PISTON DAMAGE. IF I DIDN'T, THE MECHANICS TOLD ME I MIGHT HAVE HAD TO BUY A NEW ENGINE OR SO THEY TOLD ME. PEOPLE TELL ME THAT THE ENGINE PISTON BOLT BREAKING IS A VERY, VERY RARE OCCURENCE AND THAT IT COULD BE A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. PLEASE LOOK INTO IT SO I CAN BE ABSOLUTELY SURE IF IT WAS THE COMPANY'S FAULT OR MINE IN HAVING TO PAY $800.00 FOR SOMETHING I SHOULD OR SHOULD NOT HAVE PAID. THANK YOU.
#535617 |
ENGINE STALLS.
#542961 |
ENGINE SURGES INTERMITTENTLY, NO PROBLEMS COULD BE FOUND DURING REPAIR DATES.
#538794 |
ENGINE STALLS.
#781051 |
ENGINE STALLS AND CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED.
#518293 |
VEHICLE STALLS.

Other 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Problem Areas

Steeringrack And Pinion 19 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 18 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 14 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 10 complaints Air Bags 9 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 9 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 8 complaints Steering 7 complaints Electrical System 6 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 5 complaints Suspension 5 complaints Unknown Or Other 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Tires 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 2 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblyrelay 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebody 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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