Pontiac Sunfire transmission failure problems

Filed Jun 11, 2011 · Body, Brakes · 75,000 miles · WA

Numerous failures with my car I am only listing the ones which have happened more than once 1..transmission failure, transmission failed 3 times first time while traveling 35mph car came to a dead stop tires locked up, car would not even roll, causing near accident. 2...window motors failed twice on each each door of my 4 door car 3...headlight switch has failed 3 times causing dangerous situation at night 4...severe water leak in trunk area , water getting in through fender well or trunk underbody, caused so much to puddle up a mushroom started growing from back seat,... Water puddled underneath carpet in spare tire area so it was not visible to naked eye, but was sloshing back and forth with every stop and go of vehicle still to this day have not been able to pinpoint exact location water is getting in although it for sure is from underbody 5... Other defects include radio display lights fail on 2 radios, seatbelts and steering wheel become too hot in summer brake pads wear unevenly,,,, fuel pumps go out often.

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 1, 2005 · Transmission · WI

My 2000 sunfire automatic car stopped moving on december 19, 2004 with 64,000 miles on it. I had it in the dealership in viroqua, wi on mon., dec. 21. They told me on dec. 22 the transmission went out and the part would be in at the beginning of january 2005. I called them every week in the beginning of the month. I was told "I was on the top of the hundreds list to get the part." then the date was moved to the end of jan. 2005. I called them back on feb. 1, 2005 and they told me they didn't know when the part would be made and they have moved the place where they make the parts. I have a loaner car from the dealership, but I want my car back. Is there a major problem with the automatic transmissions in gm vechiles or in the sunfire car directly?

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Transmission · 62,088 miles · CA

The transmission failed at 62000 miles. *nm the consumer requested reimbursement from the manufacturer but was denied.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Transmission · 80,000 miles · AL

Gears no longer work because the shifter cable that leads to the transmission went out of its housing while driving down the road.

Filed Aug 27, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · DE

Consumer stated vehicle would not shift out of gear, the dealer replaced the transmission.

Filed Jan 30, 2001 · Transmission · WV

Total transmission failure with no warning at all.

Filed Oct 3, 2000 · Transmission · NJ

Transmission failure, dealer replaced transmission, consumer wants reimbursement.

Filed Apr 19, 2000 · Transmission · WI

Prior to the transmission failing, I did get a engine check light about two months previous. When the dealership checked it out, they said the light indicated a problem with the transmission, but when they ran the computer checks they couldn't find anything wrong with the transmission. With no warning light on, the reverse gear went out on this car. When I talked with the dealership I was informed that my car was the second sunfire that they themselves had to replace the transmission in. When I called pontiac to inquire as to this specific problem I was told by them that "they don't keep those statistics". If that information is not kept by them, how do they ever know if/that they have a problem with their product? Do they not have quality control?? Thank you for your assistance.

Filed Jun 9, 1999 · Brakes, Engine · IL

Tires completey exploded and eventually replaced the rims, and since the third time I have not had any problems with the tires. I had to have a complete set of brakes put on, which I had to pay for. I am now having to face paying over $1000 for a new transmission, the headlights had problems not even a month after I got the car. The radiator had a whole in it from a screw that came loose from under the hood and it was shot back up into the radiator, they goodwilled this. *ak( dot number: )