1996 Pontiac Sunfire: fuel pump failure

Filed Sep 13, 2016 · Fuel system · 257,895 miles · MO

Sunfire won't start a something with fuel pump

Filed Jun 11, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 75,000 miles · WA

Numerous failures with my car I am only listing the ones which have happened more than once 1..transmission failure, transmission failed 3 times first time while traveling 35mph car came to a dead stop tires locked up, car would not even roll, causing near accident. 2...window motors failed twice on each each door of my 4 door car 3...headlight switch has failed 3 times causing dangerous situation at night 4...severe water leak in trunk area , water getting in through fender well or trunk underbody, caused so much to puddle up a mushroom started growing from back seat,... Water puddled underneath carpet in spare tire area so it was not visible to naked eye, but was sloshing back and forth with every stop and go of vehicle still to this day have not been able to pinpoint exact location water is getting in although it for sure is from underbody 5... Other defects include radio display lights fail on 2 radios, seatbelts and steering wheel become too hot in summer brake pads wear unevenly,,,, fuel pumps go out often.

Filed Apr 16, 2007 · Brakes, Fuel system · OH · crash

I had the fuel pump replaced on this vehicle in december 2006. I have been given information indicating this pump is in the suspect group of pumps covered by the delphi recall number 07e-015. I contacted the number listed, and was told that since someone else had entered information on the VIN that they will not tell me anything. They refused to tell me how to have the inspection or reimbursement done. This vehicle was wrecked by my daughter in march 2006, and there is an ongoing investigation of the ABS system also.

Filed May 27, 2004 · GA

My incident is not a failure, but a constant problem. Since I bought the car used in december of '03, there has been major hesitation when idle or accelerating. In february of '04 my fuel pump died, leading me to assume this was the problem. I purchased a new fuel pump and installed it. I just had to replace my fuel pump again because I was beginning to hear a high-pitched squeal from the pump and the hesitation had worstened (may '04). These problems are still there, leading friends to believe that this is a head/head gasket problem instead of a direct fuel system problem. My car has already stalled in traffic due to this on 4 different occasions (all within less than a week since the fuel pump repairs). I am now not able to use my car for more than small round trips out of fear of my car stalling and leaving me stranded.

Filed Feb 21, 2000 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

Fuel pump had to replace after only 56000 miles. Dealer says it will cost $600.00 or more to fix. After it was fixed it still hesitates when you first accelerate. Loud knocking and vibration noise in exhuast when you accelerate or just idling. I will never buy another sunfire. I can't wait to get rid of this one.

Filed Jul 16, 1999 · Fuel system · WI

First owner smelled a strong odor of fuel, then the vehicle just shut down. Vehicle was towed to the dealership. Fuel pump sending unit was replaced by dealer at owner's expensie. Please provide any further details.