In less than 1 year I have taken my car to have it repaired 6 times for what I feel is the exact same problem! My engine stalls when I am coming to a stop or after being on the interstate and it idles rough. I have had my catalytic converter replaced twice in the past year, fuel sensor replaced, spark plugs, coil, wire to the ignition module replaced. My car still runs rough and stalls while driving on interstate, when idling in traffic, and when I come to a complete stop. This needs to be investigated. I have spent over $2,000 in repairs and tow fees. This is very unsafe.
1997 Pontiac Sunfire: engine stalls while driving
10 of the 189 complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 13 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
While driving 35 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over ,and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.*ak
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
Engine stalls. My car will run great 2-3 days but without notice will stall while driving. I does this quite often and the mechanics cannot find problem, they cannot determine if it is spark related or fuel related due the design of the engine. I do alot of highway miles on my commute and I consider this very unsafe. (I have stalled on the highway numerous times.)
Intermittently engine will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has been notified. Please feel free to any further information concerning this matter.
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???
Engine stalls.
Engine stalls.
Engine stalls and cause cannot be determined.
Vehicle stalls.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Some owners may comment on leakage of a few drops of coolant after parking their vehicle. tt
- Some vehicles with 2.2L engines may exhibit a engine / transmission whine at 2800 - 32000 RPM. tt
- Comments that a metallic noise or cold rap heard on cold exhaust system. tt
- Comments that a metallic noise on cold exhaust systems. tt
- Some owners may comment that a metallic noise or
- Vehicles may exhibit a clattering noise at idle speed originating from the timing chain and front cover...
- Information concerning engine knock/rattle or tap noise before engine has reached operating temperature or...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire?
10 of 189 owner complaints about the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire (5%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire?
There are 0 recalls and 13 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire
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