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2001 Pontiac Sunfire Engine problems

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 22% of all its complaints, most recently on November 5, 2014. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

BrakesEngine & cooling

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 Incident Traction control system · Service brakes · EngineNHTSA 10652659
Engine & cooling

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 Incident Traction control system · EngineNHTSA 10640748
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10237233
Engine & cooling

Leak in both upper and lower intake manifold gaskets. Had to have it repaired twice and now vehicle still isn't running correctly.....Cost of $600.00 Plus many headaches.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10193075
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10174605
Engine & cooling

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. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10143668
Engine & cooling

2001 Pontiac montana, 48k miles. Leaks water on the drivers side area, drivers side electric window does not roll up without help, electric door locks do not work on passenger side, overheats, I'm told it was the head gasket or intake gasket which I am also told is very common for these cars around 50k miles.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10121399
Engine & coolingElectrical system

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. *Jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Electrical systemNHTSA 10112939
Engine & cooling

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. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10099645
Engine & cooling

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 *jb

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10089669
Engine & cooling

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. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10037689
Engine & cooling

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

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8023205
Engine & cooling

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. *Yh

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8016648
Engine & cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 765814
Engine & cooling

While driving vehicle will stall, resulting in loss of proper steering and braking control. Vehicle has been checked by dealer.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8013561
Engine & cooling

At highway speeds vehicle will automatically shut off. All lights will go out except dashboard lights. Consumer has to wait at least 3-4 mintues before restarting the vehicle. Contacted dealer. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8003488
Engine & cooling

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.*Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8001875

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