1995 Pontiac Sunfire engine problems

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Engine · VA

The head gasket was leaking antifreeze which caused the vehicle to overheat. *jb.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

Just found out about recall about starter. Had fire (smoke) in steering wheel and entire electrical system not working right. Windows stuck half way, blinking lights in dash and had motor replaced, but very bad, due to sudden loss of oil and motor froze. Car is in destruction mode.

Filed May 22, 2003 · Engine · 84,500 miles · TN

Head gasket problem on a 1995 sunfire. Seems that this is a systemic problem on this engine. 2.2 liter.

Filed Apr 14, 2003 · Engine · MO

Head gasket failure on my 1995 pontiac sunfire. When I had it repaired after not really driving it for two years because of this problem I was informed that this was a common occurrence with the 1995 pontiac sunfire.

Filed Feb 2, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · 90,000 miles · GA

When driving and speed reached 40 MPH the car vibrates, when speed reached 60 MPH it vibrates again. When decelerating after driving for a little while, and speed reached 10 MPH (while decelerating) the car vibrates violently, then shuts off. When I restart the engine it runs noisily while still in park, then shuts off again when put in gear. I have to wait a minute or two before I start the car and put it in gear and it runs, until I decelerate again and the cycle starts over. I have had my head gasket repaired/replace by jay pontiac in columbus georgia at my expense because I receive the recall notice on the head gasket leak several years after the recall campaign was over. I have had my alternator repaired/replaced, transmission problems, etc. The dealer never sees any problems when he diagnoses my car on his computer & everytime he suggests what the problem is and I go broke paying to get it fixed, the problem remains. I am very fed up with pontiac & gm & their dealers/service people who seem to know nothing of their products' failure. I need to know what the problem is with my car so I can get it fixed. I am also seeking to purchase a new vehicle and from the horrible experience I've been having with pontiac & gm I am staying away from their products and advising everyone I know to stay away from them. I am at the point where the only automobile product I am interested in is foreign made. I understand you get what you pay for, but I don't understand a product having problems even the manufacturer can't figure out.

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Engine · 94,044 miles · NY

The head gasket failed and antifreeze leaked onto the engine. *ak

Filed Jan 25, 2003 · Engine · 54,313 miles · NY

Head gasket leaked coolant and was replaced at 44,941 miles. It started leaking again at 54,313 and had to be replaced. Pontiac won't cover it because the car is more than 7 years old and dealer won't cover it because it was more than one year when it had to be replaced the second time. What's the problem with this head gasket anyway??

Filed Dec 6, 2002 · Engine · 52,000 miles · NJ

Consumer complained about head gasketproblems. Head gasket was leaking. Dealer was contacted, and stated that this was not a recall so there for they won't cover it . *ts *tt *nlm.

Filed Oct 30, 2002 · Engine · NJ

The antifreeze light illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the problem was diagnosed as a bad head gasket. Ts

Filed May 6, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Vehicle is leaking water from head gasket. Coolant light illuminates on dash. Took to dealer. Also there was a recall campaign 00v367000. *ak dealer found small hole in cylinder head. Engine will not start and is overheating. Vehicle shuts off at stop. Vehicle shuts off while driving. Alternator, ignition switch, head gasket, coolant, fan belt, plugs and water pump was replaced. Found front hub bearing making roaring noise. A/c stop working. Dealer found compressor failed. There is a strong gas odor when cranking vehicle. Fuel injector was replaced.