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.
2001 Pontiac Sunfire: engine stalls while driving
6 of the 66 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 67 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac sunfire. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning while driving at any speed. The failure was experienced several times. The contact replaced the fuses. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer to have a diagnostic test performed. The failure and the current mileages were 116,000. Updated 06/20/12*lj the consumer stated the fuel injection was not replaced. Her husband replaced the fuses. Updated 06/22/12 updated 8/20/12 *cn the consumer also stated the vehicle used an excessive amount of fuel. Updated 08/23/12
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
When braking and without warning the vehicle stalls and becomes be hard to control. Dealer notified.*ak the vehicle does not start sometimes. The fuel pump was replaced as a possible cause, but the vehicle still stalled.
While driving vehicle will stall, resulting in loss of proper steering and braking control. Vehicle has been checked by dealer.
On a number of occasions vehicle track off light would come on, and vehicle would shut down while driving. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions , and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
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- This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure...
- This Preliminary information communicates to the technician the need to inspect the induction system for...
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire?
6 of 66 owner complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire (9%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
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There are 0 recalls and 67 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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