The car has had muliple problems beginning with the replacement of the horn in 1997. Many of the sensors have been replaced several times, the parking brake still does not function properly, and I have replaced many major parts on the car. Pontiac flatly refuses to do anything about my problems, they have only offered courtesy transportation after engaging in a shouting match & all they know how to say is "sorry, your out of your manufactures warranty & we do not provide that information" I have received the worst service you can possibly imagine. It has been at the dealership at least 9 times in under two years!
1996 Pontiac Sunfire brakes complaints
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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.
Anti lock brakes actiuate too quickly and experience extended stopping distances almost resulting in accidents.
Abs brake problems; the ABS brakes lock up on wet pavement or when trying to break quickly, causing the vehicle to go into a skid. Taken to dealership several times. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.
Defect in emergency brake caused the vehicle to roll into neighbor's house, vehicle was put in first gear ,and emergency brake was pulled into correct position.
Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision.
Brake make clicking sound when they are applied in a sudden stop.
Brakes failed.
When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Dealer says brake pads had exccesive wear.
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.
Horn assembly volume is very low. In an emergency it will be impossible for one to hear the horn. Consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak horn was replaced by dealer due to it sounding distorted. Front brake rotors out of round and were replaced.
Applied brakes with general pressure, realized vehicle not slowing down, applied more pressure, brakes immediately locked up, no warning, 4 months prior dealer replaced warped rotors; loss control, crashed into rear of a van; vehicle totaled.
Anti-lock brakes failed, causing tires to lock-up/skid, and lose traction.
Abs brakes failed to operate when the brakes were applied, resulting in an accident/injuries.
Driver noticed that when brake pedal was depressed the vehicle would vibrate. Rotors were found to be warped and were replaced. Approximately three months later, on wet road conditions, the ABS failed allowing vehicle to crash.
Failure of the rear ABS brakes, when driving on wet pavement the rear brakes get wet, causing the brake pedal to get hard/ brakes fade away, resulting in extended stopping distance.
While driving experienced ABS failure, when upon applying brake notice loud grinding noise and on wet pavement while making attempt to slow/stop pedal went to floor, no prior warning.
Abs braking system malfunctioned, locking wheels up, resulting in an accident. Vehicle was serviced 3 times at dealer before the accident.
Roof leaks over driver's side.
Driving onto ramp, braked to make right turn, vehicle suddenly accelerated across 3 lanes of traffic, vehicle hit guardrail, kept straight. *ak
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