2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE Tires Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
3 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE VEHICLE HAS COOPER TRENDSETTER SE TIRES, SIZE P195/65R15. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VIBRATE. AS THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO SLOW DOWN, THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE EXPLODED AND CAUSED THE SIDE SKIRT ON THE VEHICLE TO FALL OFF. THE TIRE FAILURE ALSO DAMAGED THE FRONT BUMPER AND THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WELL. THERE WAS NO CRASH AND NO PRIOR WARNING. THE TIRES HAVE NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,000. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
I WENT TO LOOK AT MY BRAKES AND FOUND THAT INSIDE MY TREADS AS WELL AS OUTSIDE MY TREADS THE RUBBER IS CRACKING. THE TIRES ARE JUST OVER A YEAR OLD WITH 25,000 MILES ON THEM. PLACE OF PURCHASE WAS CONTACTED BUT DUE TO A MOVE I AM UNABLE TO GET TO DEALER HAVE TO FIND CLOSER DEALER THAT SERVICES THE TIRES.*AK
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WHEN DRIVING VEHICLE FOR ABOUT 20 MILES, CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS A SMELL OF BURNING RUBBER COMING FROM THE REAR OF VEHICLE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER CONTACTED. TS *TT
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
Electrical Systemignitionanti Theftcontrol Module
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
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