Intermittently engine will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has been notified. Please feel free to any further information concerning this matter.
1997 Pontiac Sunfire engine complaints
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Engine check light continues to turn on, and inside cab there is a smell like something is burning. Also, an internal coolant leak. Contacted dealer.
Since the accident I have complained of thumping and clanking noises.. Car started to stall under 1x RPM... Engine light came on, possible solution was crankshaft. Then they said it was possibly a bushing. I noticed in your files someone else had the same problem. I don't understand why such problems on a car that is pampered and low miles. The dealership said it had nothing to do with the car accident???
Head gasket has external water leak at driver side, front area. I understand this is a known problem.
Engine threw a rod.talked to others that have had the same problem.even on multiple engines.
Engine shuts off without warning, while driving. Fails to start when cold and also after driving. Vehicle was towed twice in four days. Fuel pump was initially thought to be the problem. Taken to dealership 2 times in 7 days after the $700 fuel pump replacement. Although technicians are doing everything they can to help me, they have been unable to identify the problem. In my opinion, the federal safety agency should consider any vehicle that stops on the freeway unsafe to drive and worthy of investigation. Thank you, in advance, for your assistance..
Engine head piston bolt broke which resulted in the damage of the engine piston. All mechanics I spoke to said that it could only happen if I was going at speeds of excess of over 100 m.p.h. Which I wasn't because I stopped the car quickly enough to stop further piston damage. If I didn't, the mechanics told me I might have had to buy a new engine or so they told me. People tell me that the engine piston bolt breaking is a very, very rare occurence and that it could be a manufacturer defect. Please look into it so I can be absolutely sure if it was the company's fault or mine in having to pay $800.00 for something I should or should not have paid. Thank you.
The consumer was traveling about 55mph on the highway and heard a rumbling noise. When she applied the gas pedal there was a loud rambling noise. She looked in her rearview mirrior and saw white smoke though the window. Consumer got out of car and didn't see anything. She got into the vehicle and started it, and white smoke came from the hood. Car was turn off. She got out of vehicle, and lifted the hood, and noticed a big giant whole coming from the engine. A pipe was busted, and oil was leak out from the engine.
This car has been more trouble than it is worth. I have replaced the brakes and rotors twice already and need to replace them again already. I found out today that I have another craked head gasket, I replaced one two years ago just after I bought the car. The engine coolant light stays on most of the time even when the tank is full. I'm very frustrated!
The intake valve spring in the 3rd cylinder snapped causing the vehicle to vibrate and the check engine light to illuminate. Nlm
Engine seizes at low speeds about 40-45mph, after highway driving and entering slowing or stopped traffic.
Tires completey exploded and eventually replaced the rims, and since the third time I have not had any problems with the tires. I had to have a complete set of brakes put on, which I had to pay for. I am now having to face paying over $1000 for a new transmission, the headlights had problems not even a month after I got the car. The radiator had a whole in it from a screw that came loose from under the hood and it was shot back up into the radiator, they goodwilled this. *ak( dot number: )
Engine valve cover gasket failed twice in two months. Nlm
Leased 1997 pontiac sunfire new in december 1996. Have had consistent loss of engine coolant/overheating (even in -40c weather), strong stench of coolant in car, causing headaches and nausea, since car was first purchased. Repeated visits to dealer failed to diagnose or repair. Now dealer says head gaskets are defective. May not be covered by gm warranty.
Engine surges intermittently, no problems could be found during repair dates.
While driving vehicle would stop for no reason. There would be no warning. Engine would not start up right away when this happens.
Drivers door outside handle separated and retainer failed causing door to stick.
Engine stalls.
Engine stalls.
Engine stalls and cause cannot be determined.
While driving vehicle at 40-50 MPH engine oil filter fell off without warning, causing vehicle to loss oil pressure and enigne shutting down.
Vehicle stalls.
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