2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
128
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
12
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
The 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE has received a total of 128 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES. 12 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (18 complaints), Steering (8 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (6 complaints).
Recalls for the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, potentially affecting up to 4,597 vehicles.
Recall 08E063000 — STEERING
| 3,855 vehicles affected
Defect: DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S "OE SOLUTIONS" BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE "NAPA" BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE....
Consequence: IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.
View full details →Recall 07E021000 — FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICES
| 742 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, P/NOS. FP10020-11B1, FP10026-11B1, AND FP10027-11B1, SOLD AFTER JANUARY 9, 2007, AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE UNIVERSAL PRESSURE REGULATORS (UPR) WERE PRODUCED WITHOUT AN O'RING AND RETAINER.
Consequence: FUEL MAY LEAK, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE UPR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 23, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 877-411-8770.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
128 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
MY TILT STEERING WHEEL COLUMN WOBBLES FROM SIDE TO SIDE, IT WOULD NEVER STAY LOCKED IN ONE POSITION AND WITH TIME IT STARTED TO MOVE WHILE DRIVING, PEOPLE HAVE ATTEMPTED TO FIX IT, BUT IT DOESN'T LAST AND I CAN'T GET A SAFETY INSPECTION BECAUSE OF IT, THE INSPECTOR SAYS IT IS TOO DANGEROUS. IT HAS NEVER BEEN WRECKED OR DAMAGED AND WAS BOUGHT BRAND NEW, IT ABOUT 123,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I TURN TO THE LEFT ESPECIALLY, THE STEERING WHEEL FLOPS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE GEAR LEVER WAS SHIFTED, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT CABLE HAD FRACTURED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,080. ...UPDATED 01/20/16 *BF UPDATED 1/12/16 *9CN... UPDATED 04/20/18*JB *CN
TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, GOT MY FUSES AND RELAY'S ALL CHECKED AND TURNED THE CAR ON THE NEXT MORNING, NOTHING ON MY DASH PANEL IS WORKING. NO MILEAGE, NONE OF THE GAUGES WORK, FUSES AND RELAYS ARE ALL GOOD.
TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, GOT MY FUSES AND RELAY'S ALL CHECKED AND TURNED THE CAR ON THE NEXT MORNING, NOTHING ON MY DASH PANEL IS WORKING. NO MILEAGE, NONE OF THE GAUGES WORK, FUSES AND RELAYS ARE ALL GOOD.
TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE, GOT MY FUSES AND RELAY'S ALL CHECKED AND TURNED THE CAR ON THE NEXT MORNING, NOTHING ON MY DASH PANEL IS WORKING. NO MILEAGE, NONE OF THE GAUGES WORK, FUSES AND RELAYS ARE ALL GOOD.
Safety Rating for the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
General Motors, LLC has issued 12 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
709 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
CAR ISSUES - FIX IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME (NEW ISSUES IN BOLD). TO INCLUDE 2006 AND 2007 MODELS. GM. TECH LINK. *TT
04059 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
EMISSION LABEL - REPLACE - VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL LABELS THAT ARE WRINKLED, DAMAGED, OR COMPLETELY MISSING. *NM
030232001B — STEERING
MOMENTARY REDUCTION OF POWER STEERING PS ASSIST ON INITIAL START UP WITH LOW AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. THIS SERVICE BULLETIN REPLACES 030232001A. *EH
030603 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ON AND/OR TRACTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED, AND THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SLIPPING OR STUCK IN GEAR. *TT *JB
020604046 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT ON INTERMITTENTLY AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1441 STORED. *TT
010845006A — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING AVAILABILITY OF NEW MICRO 64 ELECTRICAL TERMINALS FOR WIRING REPAIRS. *TT
010102 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINES EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0141 WITH NO PRIOR REPAIR ATTEMPS. *JG
010858005 — STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT ROAD NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE PRIMARILY ON WET ROAD SURFACES. *TT
050901 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING FRONT OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR RETENTION. *SLC
310801 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUBJECT REGARDING INCORRECT GEAR SHIFT KNOBS INSTALLED ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS BUILT BETWEEN VIN 24117800 AND 24119810. *TT
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the PONTIAC SUNFIRE
- 1997 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 257 complaints
- 1998 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 149 complaints
- 1999 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 128 complaints
- 2000 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 169 complaints
- 2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 83 complaints
- 2002 PONTIAC SUNFIRE (current)
- 2003 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 113 complaints
- 2004 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 41 complaints
- 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE — 94 complaints
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