My headlights do not stay on. They turn off when I use my turn signal, or if I hit a bump. The hi-beams and drl's are fine, it's just the regular headlights. Also my engine shows that it is overheating on my temp. Guage, but does not act like it. When the A/C is turned on, it returns to a normal level. Another thing is my airconditioning line has a hole in it from another hose rubbing up against it. I think it's either my steering hose or radiator hose. When I turn left my car makes an awful grinding noise.
1999 Pontiac Sunfire: grinding or squealing brakes
5 of the 93 complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
- 20051
- 20033
- 20023
- 20003
- 19995
- 19982
- 19974
- 19963
- 19952
What owners say
Since I bought the car, the odometer blinks and scrambles at various times, and when it is working the mileage is correct. Also, whenever I turn on my hazard lights, my anti-lock brake system light comes on and will stay on until the car has been off for awhile. Lastly, the vehicle has always made a grinding noise when I turn left, or accelerate uphill and I have had 3 motor mounts replaced and taken it to 3 dealers and 2 auto shops and nobody can seem to find a problem!
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.
Generator light keeps coming on. Rear and front brakes squeak.
Brakes don't want to work right, soft pedal; bad odor went air or fan is running;doors squeak:ungoing problem since a month after I got the car.
Service bulletins that may apply
- ABS pump running when not needed
- Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as...
- ABS front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Anti-lock braking system (ABS) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness
- Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies
- Subject regarding request for customer complaint vehicles which have a front brake squeak / squeal noise...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire?
5 of 93 owner complaints about the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire (5%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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