Problems with 2000 pontiac sunfire engine. *mr the vehicle would crank sometimes but not start. On one occasion the vehicle attempted to crank and stalled in the process. The problem continued. The consumer was told that the starter had gone out, maybe there was an electrical problem, or the fuel pump. The fuel pump and sender ring was replaced. There was a burnt coolant smell and the valve cover gasket ruptured leaking oil. *sc
2000 Pontiac Sunfire electrical complaints
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Car stops accelerating while driving then dies. Been going on since august and have not been able to find the problem. Generating numerous communication errors. Had the computer replaced thought this was the problem but it did not fix the issue. The first time this happened was 8/5/03 and it was in the shop for a week with no resolution. It ran for a couple more days then did it again the following week around 8/11/03. This went on through august in and out of the shop at which time I rented a car to get back and forth to work since the problem was gradually getting worse and being broken down on the freeway was getting to be a dangerous problem. The computer was replaced on 10/22/03 and it died when I drove off. Car has been towed 3 times due to not starting right back up and being stranded on the freeway. It has been in the shop for over a week as of today 10/29/03 and dealer is telling me that it is the oxygen sensors but cannot guarantee the work.
I have had my vehicle in for brake repair several times in the past 3 1/2 yrs. At least 5-7 times. My car is now experiencing several electrical problems with a plug under the harness and with the computer system and wiring. My car will not start for several days and then it will start, only to breakdown again when it heats up. It has also cut off while I was driving 70 MPH on the expressway.it has been towed 3 times in three weeks for repair due to these problems. I've spent several hundred dollars trying to fix these problems and nothing seems to work. The plug under the harness was melting through my back floorboard, melting my carpet with the potential to catch on fire. I was informed by the service men that I'm experiencing computer and wiring problems. They advised me to contact my insurance company regarding totaling my car out because it has great potential to catch on fire. I contacted gm's customer assistance center regarding all of the problems I'm having and they are not willing to help due to my car being 3 1/2 yrs. Old. There have been several other small issues with this vehicle, but this car is very dangerous and I cannot afford to keep wasting money on repairs. I think a car should last more than 3 1/2 yrs! July 26th 2003 was the last tow date and it's still in the shop. Can you help?
The vehicle stalled. The dealer stated the problem was electrical.
Consumer stated vehicle would not shift out of gear, the dealer replaced the transmission.
When driving headlights, and everything in dashboard completely shutdown. Vehicle has been to repair garage a total of seven times for an electical problem. However, problem has not been remedied as of yet. Please provide any further information.
While driving the consumer noticed flames coming from vent house under the dash. Drivers vehicle was totalled.*ak consumer also stated the vehicle had numerous radios that failed and were replaced by the dealership which had two computer fuses and other problems related to the electrical system.
Exhaust system was replaced due to it getting hot melting the carpet and paint inside trunk, fumes filled interior of vehicle at this time exhaust system is running just as hot again, dealer stated factory representative instructed him not to do anything about the exhaust system, there was nothing that could be done.*ak consumer states the vehicle has bad gas mileage, starter motor seized and failed, power steering fluid was leaking, coolant was leaking from left front and back of the vehicle, replaced radiator, heater blows cold air at idle, trunk leaks, head lamp is out of adjustment, glove box will not close, muffler fell off, key comes out of ignition with vehicle running, transmission has no reverse, there was brake pulsation at high speed or when stopping, brake pedal goes to floor, speakers inoperative, seat spring failed, suspected motor oil smell and replaced thermostat, horn was inoperative, power and grounds distribution replaced, window will not go down all the way, found window regulator failed, hazard lamps and turn signal were inoperative, replaced blown fuse, cigarette lighter inoperative, replaced blown fuse, traction control inoperative, engine light comes on, A/C hose leaking, replaced evaporator, hard to start and rough idle, engine make rattling noise and quit running, replaced head cylinder and 02 sensor, vehicle pulls to the left, overflow bottle melted and 42 goodyear tires blew out, also the HVAC was inoperative.
Son (denny herold) drove car to work and to a friends house, shut off car, went inside, and came back to find his car full of smoke (windows down) smoke rolling from car. Fire department, police called just missed by 15 minutes having his pregnant wife and 2 year old sone in the car with him. Gm notified, green chevrolet notifed, fire department looked at, state farm looked at, gm fire inspector looked at fire started on passenger side of car on floor near console. Car totally destroyed. Fire dept and state farm said electrical. Office of defects the federal safety agency has a odi id: 717953 on 1/23/2000 which reported a similar incident where fire occurred in car because of short in lead wire on passenger side of car and burned through carpet.
Vehicle stalled twice in the last 6 months at about 45 MPH. Vehicle taken to dealer 4-5 times,could not locate cause. Dealer replaced battery and alternator. Consumer refused to drive vehicle.
Vehicle was blowing fuses to rear tailights. If vehicle could be be driven/ turned off, started back up, and there will be no lights in rear. Dealer has fixed it 4 times. They have replaced fuses, and has no other remedy. Consumer has be stranded without any lights at night.
When driven at highway speed for long time--turn off car-- will not start again.
Brand new automobile continued to breakdown. Consumer was told that it was an electrical problem or computer problem. Just missed being crushed by oncoming automobiles on highway. *ak
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