Thee vehicle was parked when it caught on fire due to a recall regarding the ignition switch and steering column number 02v070. Consumer never recieved a recall notice. The vehicle has been deemed totaled.
1995 Pontiac Sunfire: fire, smoke or burning smell
8 of the 119 complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
When turning ignition switch smoke started to come from behind steering component, and seconds later vehicle caught on fire. Dealer notified.
There's a hesitation when braking, also, there's heavy white smoke coming from exhaust. Took to dealer, and dealer stated an oil leak was causing the problem. Please provide any further information.
This was not a crash. The vehicle was sitting in the driveway turned off. It would not start in the morning and about two hours later the ignition wiring caught on fire. The steering column and dash board were melted. The front seat caught on fire. The front windshield cracked in a large circle the size of a basketball. There was smoke damage inside the vehicle and to the items in the trunk. The fire dept said that if the windshield would have broken all the way through that the vehicle would have exploded. As it was, the lack of oxygen put out the fire.
Key was not in the ignition when the horn started to blow on its own . Also, within minutes consumer noticed flames coming out of steering column. Prior to this incident ,consumer had tried to start vehicle, but ignition did not turn over, and heard a grinding noise.vehicle was a total loss.
While trying to start the vehicle up the steering column caught on fire, and someone put out the fire. The fire department came out and they couldn't determine how the fire started.
Strange noise came from ignition when vehicle was cranked. Engine continued to run after ignition was switched off. After several attempts to switch off, the engine shut down and smoke came from the ignition area. Smoking stopped, but later vehicle was found with the interior engulfed inflames.
Vehicle caught on fire.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
- Risk
- If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1‑800‑222‑1020, pontiac at 1‑800‑762‑2737, buick at 1‑800‑521‑7300, or oldsmobile at 1‑800‑442‑6537.
Recall number 02V070000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
8 of 119 owner complaints about the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire (7%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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