2001 Pontiac Sunfire engine problems

14 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 82,000.

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 21%
typical mileage: 82,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
5
Engine: other fuel types: turbo/supercharger
1
Engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Pontiac Sunfire engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2001 Pontiac Sunfire owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 5, 2014 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 82,000 miles · IN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac sunfire. The contact stated that the traction control, service engine and ABS warning lights illuminated. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 82,000.

Filed Oct 2, 2014 · Driver assistance, Engine · 98,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac sunfire. While driving various speeds, the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to restart and the traction warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2008 · Engine · 67,000 miles · LA

This is the second time I have had to change the timing chain on my car in the past two years.

Filed Nov 28, 2006 · Engine · 49,000 miles · TN

Timing chain guides went out after only 50,000 miles. My mechanic said this is the third one he's done like this.

Filed Nov 25, 2005 · Engine · 63,000 miles · AZ

My car has made a ticking noise since the day I bought it. The dealer said they could get to the bottom of what was causing the noise, for me not to worry. 63,000 miles later, I do not have a car anymore, the engine blew up.

Filed Feb 23, 2005 · Electrical, Engine · 144,600 miles · IA

The traction light illuminated and then the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle has been taken in for service, but the problem could not be duplicated.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Engine · OH

The engine light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the head gasket needed to be replaced.

Filed Aug 24, 2004 · Engine · IL

While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle and drove it home. The consumer contacted the dealer for an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired. *ak the consumer tried to start the vehicle five times to no avail. The vehicle was then started on the sixth try and driven in for service. *tc

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Engine · WV

Consumer called complaining about fuel pump problems. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, and stated that it needed to be replace, but vehicle had no warranty, and consumer was not able to pay for the repairs.

Filed Nov 22, 2002 · Engine · VA

Consumer states that while driving and no warning the engine fail and lost power and it was hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified ts

Questions about the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire engine

Does the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire have engine problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 21% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2001 Pontiac Sunfire engine problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 82,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Pontiac Sunfire have bad engine?

The Pontiac Sunfire model years with the most engine complaints are 1996 (39 complaints), 1995 (38 complaints) and 1997 (32 complaints).