2002 Pontiac Sunfire: headlights failing or too dim

6 of the 82 complaints about the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire describe headlights failing or too dim.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 7%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Headlights failing or too dim by model year

2005
1
2004
3
2003
18
2002
6
2001
3
2000
7
1999
6
1998
4
1997
10
1996
14
1995
2

What owners say

Filed Apr 10, 2013 · Electrical · 98,628 miles · OH

This is not the first issue we have had with this vehicle and electrical issues. It spent 6 weeks in the shop the first time back in late 2011 because the wipers, lights, power anything in car went on the fritz and locks failed. Now the drl lights quit and the service engine light comes on when they fail when you put the car into gear, high beams quit, rear light connectors are rotted and shorted out and the ignition switch is screwed up and that is only the beginning. It has gone into week 7 now with no results. I feel general motors owes us some solution to these problems especially since I am finding out I am not the only owner of this type of vehicle that has had the exact same electrical issues. These are safety issues not to mention very costly repairs and being without our vehicle to go back and forth to work. Out of the 70 complaints I read there are 20 plus issues with the same electrical issues I am having. Why has general motors not done anything to address these issues or at least help with the repair costs?? In the last year and a half my car has been in the shop 13 weeks and counting for these electrical issues.

Filed Aug 14, 2011 · Lights · 125,627 miles · MI

The drl lights on my daughters pontiac sunfire malfunctioned and quit working. The problem with the drl's is that they are wired into the headlights, and when the drl"s short out they disable the left headlight. I have trying t to get it repaired but haven't found the problem yet. I have replaced the drl relay, the headlight switch, the bulbs, with no luck.

Filed Feb 26, 2009 · Electrical, Engine · OH

This car was bought brand new. Since it's purchase we have had many issues. We had to replace the transmission at less than 20,000 (it was still under warranty though). My power windows have all stopped working and have been replaced (I've had to buy 7 different ones), my cigarette lighter fuse has been replaced twice, I have also had the problems with my headlights and they have had shorts and the wiring has needed replaced on both sides, and last finally my switch on my driver door that turns the dome light on and the radio off has needed changed 3 times now! We have had many problems with this car and I would never recommend this car to anyone!!

Filed Feb 5, 2007 · Electrical · PA

Day time running lights flicker service engine light comes on some kind of headlight short and I see online this is a common problem I have it on my 2002 sunfire and there are hundred of forums on this problem.

Filed Nov 27, 2006 · Electrical, Lights · 42,800 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds at night, the head light high beam was inoperable. The vehicle was driven to the dealer, who determined the wiring harness needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 370 miles · IL

Air conditioner loud noise while on, ABS rattling when stopping in non wet weather. Popping while turning right. Headlamps don't always turn on when switch is engaged. Engine noise as if something is wrong with lifters.