I had headlight problems and the headlights failed completely, then the horn failed and the brake lights...it cost me $1500.00 to have my wiring redone and the headlights are still dim. I also have a problem with my dashboard lights coming on for check engine, battery and airbag. I took it to 2 dealers and nothing with this problem was fixed.
1997 Pontiac Sunfire electrical complaints
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While driving vehicle at moderate speed vehicle accelerated on its own. Ignition switch wouldn't shut off, and emergency brake was ineffective. Vehicle crashed into the rear of a police cruiser to stop. Consumer called 911 for help.
The headlights on my 1997 pontiac sunfire vehicle are so dim, I cannot drive my car at night. It looks like I am driving with flashlights. I was told by a mechanic at sunland pontiac dealership, el paso, tx that there was nothing they could do. I told them the headlights have always been to dim on my vehicle. I told them I wanted new headlight assembly with brighter bulbs or higher wattage. I was told that they did not have any new head light assembly that contained brighter bulb, or higher wattage, and there was nothing else they could do. I complained every time I took my car in for maintenace. Incident date is approximate date. They will have it on record. Also, I am having problems with my ignition switch again. It is very hard to turn to start the car. You have to hold it in a certain position for it to start, sometimes it will star, and sometimes it won't. There was a recall on this. I have had many problems with my car, every since I purchased it brand new in 1997. I filled out a form and sent it to the dealership and gmac about all the problems I was having and they never responded to my complaints. I can e-mail you a copy of the complaint form I sent to them. The most disturbing defect about the car is that you can see the loose wiring behind the steering wheel connected to the dash. The mechanic where I purchased the car told me that all of the 1997 5 speed sunfires came like that from the manufacture. So, they put in a piece of black foam, so I would no longer see the wiring. This is a fire hazard. If I had know then, what I know now, I would have given the car back to them, and demanded my $3,000 down payment back. I would appreciate any assistance you can give me to correct the defects and problems that I am having with this car. Thank you.
When the vehicle was started it suddenly caught on fire under the dash. The consumer was able to put the fire out. The dealer was notified. Please provide any additional information.
The vehicles engine shuts off while driving. In addition, the auto theft system light would illuminate which prevented the consumer from starting the vehicle for approximately 20 minutes. *nlm ph
The vehicle horn does not work. Dealer notified.
I bought my car in oct 1999 since I have had 3 recalls.none of those are the other problems I have experienced or repaired already. In 2000 I had to replace the front wheel beearing in the passenger side that was in bad condition,in 2001 I had to replace the rear strut mounts becasue the were dried and cracked, I month ago my wipers broke a pin and clip broke and they stop in the up position. Now my window on my drivers side will not go up or down I have been having problems with it for about a year now. My daughter in laws rack and pinion just went out in her 96 sunfire and she didnt recieive a recall but I did. I loved this car wene I got it but I will never recomend it to anyone or purchase another one
Contacted the dealer said the defective ignition switch caused battery cable to melt down. Please provide additional information. Mr
Consumer noticed problem with the electrical system, radio, odometer, and panel does not work properly. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Mr
Consumer states that will replace relay kit free of charge, but will charge for any damages to starter in the process or making recall changes. Please provide any further information.
Recall 02v070000/ ignition system; this recall interacted with day time running lights that would stay on and drain the battery. Owner has had vehicle in several times since this modification was performed. Please describe details.
When putting key in ignition key would turn, but vehicle would not start. Took vehicle to a mechanic, mechanic stated vehicle needed a starter and a battery,but problem still occurred, then, mechanic stated it was starter solenoid, replaced it, but problem still occurred. Please provide any further information.
While the consumer was driving the battery light came on and stayed on twice. The dealer replaced the alternator as a possible cause, also the battery needed to be replaced. The vehicle could not be started and the dealer notified that the starter needed to be replaced. Consumer received a recall notice on ignition switch. The dealer had not fixed for lack of parts.
No description given. Nlm
Consumer states when turning the ignition sometimes its hard and sometimes it won't start. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm
Received recall 02v070000/ manufacturer's recall 02008, and dealer indicated can't get parts until may or june.
While starting vehicle, steering wheel started smoking. Vehicle refuses to start. *ak consumer states that the ignition began to smoke after vehicle was jump started, ignition switch burned and melted and burned out the battery, consumer has ignition switch for inspection.
While driving vehicle caught on fire without a prior warning. Fire department stated that fire had started under hood.
While driving consumer observed smoke coming from the rear of the vehicle, shortly after fire started in the trunk area, cause unknown. Fire department stated that fire started due to a electrical shortage. *ak
Difficulty in receiving recall work on the air bag, due to dealer location/proximity.
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