While driving accelerator pedal was stuck and went to the floor. Consumer applied the emergency brake and was able to pull over to the shoulder. Then, had the vehicle towed.
1996 Pontiac Sunfire acceleration problems
10 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- crashes
- 3
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Accelerator pedal2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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- What is wrong
- The accelerator control cable could have been kinked during assembly causing high accelerator pedal effort, sticking accelerator control cable, or a broken accelerator control cable.
- Risk
- If the accelerator control cable sticks or breaks, unwanted acceleration and/or loss of throttle control can result increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the accelerator control cable assembly.
Recall number 95V201000 · Recall details
What 1996 Pontiac Sunfire owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
-the horn on 1996 pontiac sunfire has quit working and been repaired three times. The people at the shop said that it was getting wet apparently everytime I went through water because of it being pointed downward. -the muffler has been fixed three times -there are more that I can not remeber right off hand -their is an electrical problem with the whole car. The light on the radio time and staion display has not worked since I bought it, the driver's rear door light has not come on, the passenger rear window lets down but will not let up when needed since right after I got the car, the lights in the dashboard go on and off without even being touched, while riding down the road, the widshield wipers will just come on without being turned on and then stop halfway down impairing vision, the passenger rear tail light blows all of the time, it has never stayed with a bulb that works, etc. -the valve cover gasket leaks and has leaked since I got it -the gas light will not tell you when you are running low on fuel -the radio will eat your tapes since I got the carthe transmission has been replace on the car with less than 80,000 miles on it -the rack and pinion had to be replaced a few years ago along with the complete brake system the power steering has leaked fluid and will stop turning in the middle of a turn. I have almost wrecked on it sveral times because of it and the brakes. -the air conditioning compressor works when it gets ready to if even then and has always done that.
I have have problems when I am accelerating on gas pedal,it will stick, causing higher accceleration. More than a couple occasions...and cruise control was off at the time!!!!!!!!!
While driving at any speed the consumer is having problems with the throttle cable which is causing the pedal to stick, and when applying the accelerator the vehicle isn't getting any speed. There was no prior warning. *akthe vehicle experienced total loss of the throttle almost causing an accident, the problem with vehicle was recall but the consumes vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. The vehicle vibrates while braking due to warped rotors, the right front seatbelt was twisted, front brake pads were replaced.
Leaking fuel pressure regulator valve.
Anti lock brakes actiuate too quickly and experience extended stopping distances almost resulting in accidents.
Engine accelerated at a high rate of speed while cruise control was activated.
Shifted car into reverse and car accelerated, hit six cars .
Driving onto ramp, braked to make right turn, vehicle suddenly accelerated across 3 lanes of traffic, vehicle hit guardrail, kept straight. *ak
While driving with cruise control, cruise control disengaged, lost control and vehicle accelerated.
Questions about the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire acceleration
Does the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire have acceleration problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the acceleration of the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, 5% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1996 Pontiac Sunfire acceleration problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire acceleration?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V201000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 1996 Pontiac Sunfire problems
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