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1996 Pontiac Sunfire: brake failure

7 of the 201 complaints about the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire describe brake failure.

owner complaints
7
of this car's complaints
3%
recalls
0
Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

  • 2003
    2
  • 2002
    4
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    2
  • 1999
    2
  • 1998
    3
  • 1997
    4
  • 1996
    7
  • 1995
    3

What owners say

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Brakes · OH · crash

1996 pontiac sunfire brakes failed while attempting to stop vehicle. *ts the consumer ran off the road and struck a wooden gate.

Filed May 20, 1998 · Brakes · PA

Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.

Filed Dec 10, 1997 · Brakes · NY

Brakes failed.

Filed Oct 23, 1997 · Brakes · TN

When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says brake pads had exccesive wear.

Filed Aug 14, 1997 · Brakes · NY

Brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied, brakes then "kicked in" and vehicle stopped suddenly. Both times conditions were dry and sunny. On rainy days brakes feel "squishy" and extra effort is required to stop vehicle.

Filed Apr 11, 1997 · Brakes, Transmission · CA

Anti-lock brakes failed, causing tires to lock-up/skid, and lose traction.

Filed Mar 6, 1997 · Brakes · MD · crash · 1 injury

Abs brakes failed to operate when the brakes were applied, resulting in an accident/injuries.

Questions about the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire brake failure

Is brake failure a common problem on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire?

7 of 201 owner complaints about the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire (3%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire?

There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire

Headlights 14ABS 11Won't start 10Fire or smoke 8Wipers 8No deployment 6Fuel pump 6Overheating 6Stalling 6Check engine light 5

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