2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Electrical Systemwiring Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
2 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
2
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints
HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER A NUMBER OF TIMES (3) FOR MULTIPLE FRONT END LIGHTING SYSTEM FAILURES OF VARIOUS COMPONENTS. FAILURE HAS ALWAYS BEEN LINKED TO ISSUES WITH THE WIRING HARNESS. *TR
PRIOR TO INCIDENT BEING REPORTED, A BURNING RUBBER ODOR COULD BE DETECTED WHILE STANDING BESIDE VEHICLE AFTER NORMAL OPERATION. THEN, ON 04-JAN-2002, VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES WHEN A NEIGHBOR INFORMED OWNER THERE WAS A FIRE UNDERNEATH THE CAR. OWNER STARTED VEHICLE AND MOVED VEHICLE AWAY FROM THE FIRE, LEAVES WERE BURNING. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT A LONG CABLE ATTACHED TO FRONT-AXLE WAS DANGLING FROM UNDERCARRIAGE, AND WAS CHARRED IN MIDDLE FROM THE FIRE. AN INSPECTOR FROM MANUFACTURER EXAMINED VEHICLE AND INFORMED CONSUMER THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH CAR. MANUFACTURER REFUSED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER WITH A COPY OF THE REPORT. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / DOCUMENTATION. *AK
Other 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Problem Areas
Electrical System
9 complaints
Air Bags
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
5 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Structurebodytrunk Lid
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignition
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineother Fuel Typesturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint