1999 Pontiac Sunfire brakes problems

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 160,000 miles · AZ

I was purchasing this used car from a dealer. They replaced the ignition assembly 3 times. The car would mysteriously shut off, the ignition assembly would not allow the key to be removed and multiple times this happened. I lost allot of money I put on the car as it became obvious they could not fix it and I had to let them take it back with no refund to me.........they said at the dealer that I was lucky that I didn't have a fire.

Filed Nov 29, 2010 · Brakes · AL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac sunfire. While driving at an unknown speed down a hill during rainy weather, the brakes locked when engaged. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that there was brake dust which caused the failure. The dust was removed but the failure occurred again two weeks later during rainy conditions. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were unknown. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Brakes · 30,000 miles · CA

Rear brakes keep coming out of adjustment. When I stop or hit the breaks just right they don't catch and I tend to keep going forward then stop. Almost got in a couple of accidents, but I got luckly. Tried changing the hardware, still have the same problem. Brakes squeal and grind. It's not safe. Tired of figuring out what do about them. It's been on going for almost 3 years.

Filed May 12, 2003 · Brakes · OH

The drivers side front brake pad wore continuously and caused a roaring noise on the front drivers side.

Filed Aug 14, 2002 · Brakes · FL

Anti lock brake system malfuctioned, everything locks up as if vehicle was being stolen.contacted dealer.

Filed Dec 28, 2001 · Body, Brakes · AR

Rotors in the front frequently have to be changed due to front hubs being too small. Original lugs were damaged because rotors didn't fit right. Vehicle was pulling to side and making a popping noise. Dealer test drove vehicle on a bumpy road, and didn't hear the popping noise. Dealer stated noise was coming from convertible top.

Filed May 17, 2001 · Brakes · RI

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Feb 6, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · GA

Generator light keeps coming on. Rear and front brakes squeak.

Filed Jan 12, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Consumer was involved in collision due to a defective brake line, a flexible brake line connecting the master cylinder to the ABS hydraulic controller was leaking fluid when the brake pedal was depressed, the defective flexible brake line was observed to permit brake fluid to pass through the line.

Filed Dec 19, 2000 · Brakes · IN

Anti- lock brakes are very messed up, causing me to almost have several wrecks, have contacted dealer, says that it is not a problem, but has been in shop 4 times to be fixed.