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Jun 22, 2022 Electrical System

None of the gauges work properly Gm has not issued a recall despite the numerous complaints and it is a 500 to 800 dollar repair bill to replace the instrument cluster. 2005 Sunfire and the instrument cluster is malfunctioning. The gas gauge has stopped working altogether and the temp and rpm gauge...

Jun 22, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

None of the gauges work properly Gm has not issued a recall despite the numerous complaints and it is a 500 to 800 dollar repair bill to replace the instrument cluster. 2005 Sunfire and the instrument cluster is malfunctioning. The gas gauge has stopped working altogether and the temp and rpm gauge...

Jun 22, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

None of the gauges work properly Gm has not issued a recall despite the numerous complaints and it is a 500 to 800 dollar repair bill to replace the instrument cluster. 2005 Sunfire and the instrument cluster is malfunctioning. The gas gauge has stopped working altogether and the temp and rpm gauge...

Jun 22, 2022 Electrical System

None of the gauges work properly Gm has not issued a recall despite the numerous complaints and it is a 500 to 800 dollar repair bill to replace the instrument cluster. 2005 Sunfire and the instrument cluster is malfunctioning. The gas gauge has stopped working altogether and the temp and rpm gauge...

Jun 22, 2022 Vehicle Speed Control

None of the gauges work properly Gm has not issued a recall despite the numerous complaints and it is a 500 to 800 dollar repair bill to replace the instrument cluster. 2005 Sunfire and the instrument cluster is malfunctioning. The gas gauge has stopped working altogether and the temp and rpm gauge...

Jun 22, 2022 Fuel/propulsion System

None of the gauges work properly Gm has not issued a recall despite the numerous complaints and it is a 500 to 800 dollar repair bill to replace the instrument cluster. 2005 Sunfire and the instrument cluster is malfunctioning. The gas gauge has stopped working altogether and the temp and rpm gauge...

May 4, 2017 Electrical System 130 mi

GOING DOWN HILL, TURNED MY CAR TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR KEEP GOING STRAIGHT. IT DID NOT TURN AT ALL. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC, BUT MY CAR HIT THE CURVE FIRST STOPPING AN ACCIDENT FROM OCCURRING I HAVE REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR TWICE AND THEY HAVE WENT OUT AGAIN NOW. AND I HAVE ALSO REPLAC...

May 4, 2017 Steering 130 mi

GOING DOWN HILL, TURNED MY CAR TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR KEEP GOING STRAIGHT. IT DID NOT TURN AT ALL. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC, BUT MY CAR HIT THE CURVE FIRST STOPPING AN ACCIDENT FROM OCCURRING I HAVE REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR TWICE AND THEY HAVE WENT OUT AGAIN NOW. AND I HAVE ALSO REPLAC...

May 4, 2017 Electrical System 130 mi

GOING DOWN HILL, TURNED MY CAR TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR KEEP GOING STRAIGHT. IT DID NOT TURN AT ALL. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC, BUT MY CAR HIT THE CURVE FIRST STOPPING AN ACCIDENT FROM OCCURRING I HAVE REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR TWICE AND THEY HAVE WENT OUT AGAIN NOW. AND I HAVE ALSO REPLAC...

May 4, 2017 Steering 130 mi

GOING DOWN HILL, TURNED MY CAR TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR KEEP GOING STRAIGHT. IT DID NOT TURN AT ALL. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC, BUT MY CAR HIT THE CURVE FIRST STOPPING AN ACCIDENT FROM OCCURRING I HAVE REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR TWICE AND THEY HAVE WENT OUT AGAIN NOW. AND I HAVE ALSO REPLAC...

Mar 29, 2016 Electrical System

RECALL NEEDED! INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS FAILED. STARTED WITH THE FUEL GAUGE MOVING IN WRONG DIRECTION INTO SPEEDOMETER. EMPTY IS AT 110MPH. SPEEDOMETER STUCK AT 55MPH WHILE COMING INTO TOWN AND NEEDING TO REDUCE TO 35MPH WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME! WITH THE LINE OF TRAFFIC THAT WAS BEHIND ME ...

Mar 29, 2016 Electrical System

RECALL NEEDED! INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS FAILED. STARTED WITH THE FUEL GAUGE MOVING IN WRONG DIRECTION INTO SPEEDOMETER. EMPTY IS AT 110MPH. SPEEDOMETER STUCK AT 55MPH WHILE COMING INTO TOWN AND NEEDING TO REDUCE TO 35MPH WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME! WITH THE LINE OF TRAFFIC THAT WAS BEHIND ME ...

Jan 12, 2016 Electrical System 40,000 mi

GAS GAUGE TEMP GAUGE RPM GAUGE ALL DONT WORK WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING

Jan 12, 2016 Electrical System 40,000 mi

GAS GAUGE TEMP GAUGE RPM GAUGE ALL DONT WORK WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING

Feb 3, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

INSTRUMENT GAUGE (SPEEDOMETER) WENT FIRST THEN SLOWLY PROGRESSED INTO ALL OF THEM. THEY ARE SPORADICALLY ACCURATE, BUT MOST OF THE TIME REST AT THE LOW OR HIGH END AND OFTEN OFF INTO THE NEXT GAUGE. I PAID FIRESTONE A FEW YEARS BACK TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC HOPING ONE GAUGE WAS FAULTY CAUSING THE REST T...

Feb 3, 2015 Electrical System 75,000 mi

INSTRUMENT GAUGE (SPEEDOMETER) WENT FIRST THEN SLOWLY PROGRESSED INTO ALL OF THEM. THEY ARE SPORADICALLY ACCURATE, BUT MOST OF THE TIME REST AT THE LOW OR HIGH END AND OFTEN OFF INTO THE NEXT GAUGE. I PAID FIRESTONE A FEW YEARS BACK TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC HOPING ONE GAUGE WAS FAULTY CAUSING THE REST T...

Oct 27, 2014 Electrical System 1,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF, USUALLY WHEN IDLING OR STOPPED. CLOCK AND RADIO RESET. CAR CAN EASILY BE RESTARTED, BUT CLOCK AND RADIO MUST BE RESET. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM ON SEVERAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS. *TR

Oct 27, 2014 Electrical System 1,000 mi

VEHICLE RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF, USUALLY WHEN IDLING OR STOPPED. CLOCK AND RADIO RESET. CAR CAN EASILY BE RESTARTED, BUT CLOCK AND RADIO MUST BE RESET. HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. DEALER WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE A PROBLEM ON SEVERAL SERVICE APPOINTMENTS. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Engine 114,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT TO TURN A CORNER AND THE ENTIRE CAR DIED. I LOST ALL STEERING AND ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRIED TO BE RESTARTED THAT WAS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ONCE TOWED TO A MECHANIC WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS OIL IN THE VEHICLE. W...

Sep 26, 2014 Steering 114,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT TO TURN A CORNER AND THE ENTIRE CAR DIED. I LOST ALL STEERING AND ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRIED TO BE RESTARTED THAT WAS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ONCE TOWED TO A MECHANIC WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS OIL IN THE VEHICLE. W...

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 114,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT TO TURN A CORNER AND THE ENTIRE CAR DIED. I LOST ALL STEERING AND ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRIED TO BE RESTARTED THAT WAS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ONCE TOWED TO A MECHANIC WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS OIL IN THE VEHICLE. W...

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL ANYMORE - THE GAUGE WAS AT HOT EVEN WHEN THE CAR HAD BEEN OFF OVERNIGHT AND WAS COMPLETELY COOL. NOW IT IS ALL THE WAY AROUND UNDERNEATH THE GAUGE NEXT TO IT. *TR

Sep 26, 2014 Engine 114,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT TO TURN A CORNER AND THE ENTIRE CAR DIED. I LOST ALL STEERING AND ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRIED TO BE RESTARTED THAT WAS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ONCE TOWED TO A MECHANIC WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS OIL IN THE VEHICLE. W...

Sep 26, 2014 Steering 114,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT TO TURN A CORNER AND THE ENTIRE CAR DIED. I LOST ALL STEERING AND ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRIED TO BE RESTARTED THAT WAS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ONCE TOWED TO A MECHANIC WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS OIL IN THE VEHICLE. W...

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 114,000 mi

DRIVING THE VEHICLE WENT TO TURN A CORNER AND THE ENTIRE CAR DIED. I LOST ALL STEERING AND ELECTRICAL IN THE CAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TRIED TO BE RESTARTED THAT WAS A VERY LOUD CLUNKING NOISE. ONCE TOWED TO A MECHANIC WAS TOLD THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED UP EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS OIL IN THE VEHICLE. W...

Sep 26, 2014 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE DOES NOT WORK AT ALL ANYMORE - THE GAUGE WAS AT HOT EVEN WHEN THE CAR HAD BEEN OFF OVERNIGHT AND WAS COMPLETELY COOL. NOW IT IS ALL THE WAY AROUND UNDERNEATH THE GAUGE NEXT TO IT. *TR

Aug 30, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THAT MY TACHOMETER GAUGE INDICATOR WAS ALL THE WAY OVER TO THE RIGHT UNDER MY SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR. THEN A FEW HOURS LATER WHILE GOING TO THE STORE, I NOTICED THAT MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS SHOWING HOT AND NOT ACCURATE ALSO. THIS WAS DISCUSSED WITH MY MECHANIC WHO INFORM...

Aug 30, 2014 Electrical System 105,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING I NOTICED THAT MY TACHOMETER GAUGE INDICATOR WAS ALL THE WAY OVER TO THE RIGHT UNDER MY SPEEDOMETER INDICATOR. THEN A FEW HOURS LATER WHILE GOING TO THE STORE, I NOTICED THAT MY TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS SHOWING HOT AND NOT ACCURATE ALSO. THIS WAS DISCUSSED WITH MY MECHANIC WHO INFORM...

Jul 24, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES OUT AND THE CAR WILL NOT START, THE HORN WILL NOT WORK THE CARE CLAIM TO RUN HOT WHEN THAT ISN'T THE CASE. THE WINDOW STOP WORKING, THE ENGINE SAY THAT IT NEED CHECKING HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE IT TO BE SERVICE THEY ALWAYS SAYS THIS MODEL HAS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAV...

Jul 24, 2014 Engine 98,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES OUT AND THE CAR WILL NOT START, THE HORN WILL NOT WORK THE CARE CLAIM TO RUN HOT WHEN THAT ISN'T THE CASE. THE WINDOW STOP WORKING, THE ENGINE SAY THAT IT NEED CHECKING HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE IT TO BE SERVICE THEY ALWAYS SAYS THIS MODEL HAS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAV...

Jul 24, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES OUT AND THE CAR WILL NOT START, THE HORN WILL NOT WORK THE CARE CLAIM TO RUN HOT WHEN THAT ISN'T THE CASE. THE WINDOW STOP WORKING, THE ENGINE SAY THAT IT NEED CHECKING HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE IT TO BE SERVICE THEY ALWAYS SAYS THIS MODEL HAS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAV...

Jul 24, 2014 Electrical System 98,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES OUT AND THE CAR WILL NOT START, THE HORN WILL NOT WORK THE CARE CLAIM TO RUN HOT WHEN THAT ISN'T THE CASE. THE WINDOW STOP WORKING, THE ENGINE SAY THAT IT NEED CHECKING HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE IT TO BE SERVICE THEY ALWAYS SAYS THIS MODEL HAS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAV...

Jul 24, 2014 Engine 98,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES OUT AND THE CAR WILL NOT START, THE HORN WILL NOT WORK THE CARE CLAIM TO RUN HOT WHEN THAT ISN'T THE CASE. THE WINDOW STOP WORKING, THE ENGINE SAY THAT IT NEED CHECKING HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE IT TO BE SERVICE THEY ALWAYS SAYS THIS MODEL HAS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAV...

Jul 24, 2014 Electronic Stability Control (esc) 98,000 mi

THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES OUT AND THE CAR WILL NOT START, THE HORN WILL NOT WORK THE CARE CLAIM TO RUN HOT WHEN THAT ISN'T THE CASE. THE WINDOW STOP WORKING, THE ENGINE SAY THAT IT NEED CHECKING HOWEVER WHEN I TAKE IT TO BE SERVICE THEY ALWAYS SAYS THIS MODEL HAS A LOT OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. I HAV...

Apr 29, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANE...

Apr 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANE...

Apr 29, 2014 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANE...

Apr 29, 2014 Visibility/wiper 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGES FLUCTUATED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE DRIVER'S FRONT WINDOW FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANE...

Apr 20, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DAUGHTER CALLED DURING LATE NIGHT DRIVE FROM UNIVERSITY, TEMP GAUGE HAS GONE TOO HIGH! HAD TO GET OFF FREEWAY AND DRIVE THROUGH BAD PART OF TOWN BACK TO UNIVERSITY DETROIT MERCY. CALL FOR RIDE HOME. MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE TOWED TO SHOP. TEMP GAUGE NOT WORKING AT ALL NOW. SHOP SAYS THAT THE WHOL...

Apr 20, 2014 Electrical System 70,000 mi

DAUGHTER CALLED DURING LATE NIGHT DRIVE FROM UNIVERSITY, TEMP GAUGE HAS GONE TOO HIGH! HAD TO GET OFF FREEWAY AND DRIVE THROUGH BAD PART OF TOWN BACK TO UNIVERSITY DETROIT MERCY. CALL FOR RIDE HOME. MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO HAVE TOWED TO SHOP. TEMP GAUGE NOT WORKING AT ALL NOW. SHOP SAYS THAT THE WHOL...

Apr 3, 2014 Electrical System 41,312 mi

ALL GAUGES IN THE VEHICLE HAVE STOPPED WORKING (I.E. SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL, AND TEMP GAUGES). TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH PONTIAC SUNFIRE MODELS FROM YEARS 2003-2005. ALSO, WITH THE CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2003-2005, WHICH IS BASICALLY THE SAME CAR. GM CHANGED SUPPLIERS FOR THE INSTRU...

Apr 3, 2014 Electrical System 41,312 mi

ALL GAUGES IN THE VEHICLE HAVE STOPPED WORKING (I.E. SPEEDOMETER, TACHOMETER, FUEL, AND TEMP GAUGES). TOLD THAT THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE WITH PONTIAC SUNFIRE MODELS FROM YEARS 2003-2005. ALSO, WITH THE CHEVROLET CAVALIER 2003-2005, WHICH IS BASICALLY THE SAME CAR. GM CHANGED SUPPLIERS FOR THE INSTRU...

Mar 31, 2014 Steering 75,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD CAR SHUT OFF AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP AND HAD NO POWER. AFRAID IT COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AT FASTER SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Engine 75,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD CAR SHUT OFF AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP AND HAD NO POWER. AFRAID IT COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AT FASTER SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD CAR SHUT OFF AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP AND HAD NO POWER. AFRAID IT COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AT FASTER SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Steering 75,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD CAR SHUT OFF AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP AND HAD NO POWER. AFRAID IT COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AT FASTER SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Engine 75,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD CAR SHUT OFF AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP AND HAD NO POWER. AFRAID IT COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AT FASTER SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Mar 31, 2014 Service Brakes 75,000 mi

MY SON WAS DRIVING DOWN ROAD CAR SHUT OFF AND EVERYTHING LOCKED UP AND HAD NO POWER. AFRAID IT COULD HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING AT FASTER SPEED AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Electrical System 67,247 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK AT 60MPH WILL GO UP FROM THAT BUT NOT DOWN. I SEE A BUNCH OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME ISSUE! CAN GM SEE THERE IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TAKEN CARE OF !! *TR

Feb 27, 2014 Electrical System 67,247 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK AT 60MPH WILL GO UP FROM THAT BUT NOT DOWN. I SEE A BUNCH OF OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME ISSUE! CAN GM SEE THERE IS A PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TAKEN CARE OF !! *TR

Jan 3, 2014 Electrical System 89,721 mi

INSTRUMENTCLUSTERINOP,SPEEDOMETER,&TEMPERATUREGAUGEFAILING.RPMGAUGEFAILING,RANINTOSPEEDOMETER&EFFECTINGTHESPEEDOFTHECAR.VERYUNSAFE,MULTIPLECOMPLAINTSONDEFECTIVEINSTRUMENTCLUSTER.WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM.$500.00REPAIR,PONTIAC/GMHASNORECALLSONTHEISSUE.MULTIPLEOWNERSOFTHEVEHICEHAVESAMECOMPLAINTSOFTHISSAME...

Jan 3, 2014 Electrical System 89,721 mi

INSTRUMENTCLUSTERINOP,SPEEDOMETER,&TEMPERATUREGAUGEFAILING.RPMGAUGEFAILING,RANINTOSPEEDOMETER&EFFECTINGTHESPEEDOFTHECAR.VERYUNSAFE,MULTIPLECOMPLAINTSONDEFECTIVEINSTRUMENTCLUSTER.WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM.$500.00REPAIR,PONTIAC/GMHASNORECALLSONTHEISSUE.MULTIPLEOWNERSOFTHEVEHICEHAVESAMECOMPLAINTSOFTHISSAME...

Jul 20, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAD JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2007 AND THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER NEXT TO DRIVING WHEEL WAS NOT WORKING. CAR WAS IN STORAGE FOR OVER A YEAR AND AROUND MAY 2010 THE DRIVERS WINDOW STOPPED "ROLLING UP" SO WE GOT THE WINDOW MOTOR CHANGED AS THEY SAID IT WAS BURNT. WINDOW WORKED FOR ABOUT A WEEK AN...

Jul 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

I HAD JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2007 AND THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER NEXT TO DRIVING WHEEL WAS NOT WORKING. CAR WAS IN STORAGE FOR OVER A YEAR AND AROUND MAY 2010 THE DRIVERS WINDOW STOPPED "ROLLING UP" SO WE GOT THE WINDOW MOTOR CHANGED AS THEY SAID IT WAS BURNT. WINDOW WORKED FOR ABOUT A WEEK AN...

Jul 20, 2013 Electrical System 40,000 mi

I HAD JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2007 AND THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER NEXT TO DRIVING WHEEL WAS NOT WORKING. CAR WAS IN STORAGE FOR OVER A YEAR AND AROUND MAY 2010 THE DRIVERS WINDOW STOPPED "ROLLING UP" SO WE GOT THE WINDOW MOTOR CHANGED AS THEY SAID IT WAS BURNT. WINDOW WORKED FOR ABOUT A WEEK AN...

Jul 20, 2013 Exterior Lighting 40,000 mi

I HAD JUST BOUGHT THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2007 AND THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER NEXT TO DRIVING WHEEL WAS NOT WORKING. CAR WAS IN STORAGE FOR OVER A YEAR AND AROUND MAY 2010 THE DRIVERS WINDOW STOPPED "ROLLING UP" SO WE GOT THE WINDOW MOTOR CHANGED AS THEY SAID IT WAS BURNT. WINDOW WORKED FOR ABOUT A WEEK AN...

May 30, 2013 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

May 30, 2013 Electrical System 75,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED ...

Apr 5, 2013 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL (I.E. SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TEMP GAUGE, RPM GAUGE) CEASED TO FUNCTION ONE BY ONE. *TR

Apr 5, 2013 Electrical System 45,000 mi

THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL (I.E. SPEEDOMETER, GAS GAUGE, TEMP GAUGE, RPM GAUGE) CEASED TO FUNCTION ONE BY ONE. *TR

Jan 9, 2013 Electrical System 39,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2007 WITH 27,000 MILES. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR LATER, THE GAUGES STARTED QUITTING ONE BY ONE. IT'S BEEN ALMOST THREE YEARS SINCE ANY OF MY GAUGES WORKED IN ANY CAPACITY. AFTER READING SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, I REALLY FEEL ITS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE M...

Jan 9, 2013 Electrical System 39,000 mi

I BOUGHT THIS CAR IN 2007 WITH 27,000 MILES. A LITTLE OVER A YEAR LATER, THE GAUGES STARTED QUITTING ONE BY ONE. IT'S BEEN ALMOST THREE YEARS SINCE ANY OF MY GAUGES WORKED IN ANY CAPACITY. AFTER READING SO MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS, I REALLY FEEL ITS A DEFECT THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN CARE OF BY THE M...

Sep 18, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT DISPLAY A READING. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE INSTRUMEN...

Sep 18, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT DISPLAY A READING. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE INSTRUMEN...

Sep 18, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT DISPLAY A READING. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE INSTRUMEN...

Sep 18, 2012 Electrical System 80,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FUEL GAUGE WOULD NOT DISPLAY A READING. A FEW WEEKS LATER THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE AND THE SPEEDOMETER ALSO FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE INSTRUMEN...

May 2, 2012 Electrical System 64,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK AT 85-90 MPH. *JS

May 2, 2012 Electrical System 64,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER IS STUCK AT 85-90 MPH. *JS

Nov 19, 2011 Visibility 90,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE SHOW DIFFERENT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN IT, ERRATIC SHOWS FULL THEN HALF THEN YOU OUT OF GAS. RIGHT ELECTRIC WINDOW GOES DOWN BUT ONLY GOES UP AN INCH AT A TIME, AND IT TAKES ALONG TIME. *TR

Nov 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE SHOW DIFFERENT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN IT, ERRATIC SHOWS FULL THEN HALF THEN YOU OUT OF GAS. RIGHT ELECTRIC WINDOW GOES DOWN BUT ONLY GOES UP AN INCH AT A TIME, AND IT TAKES ALONG TIME. *TR

Nov 19, 2011 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE SHOW DIFFERENT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN IT, ERRATIC SHOWS FULL THEN HALF THEN YOU OUT OF GAS. RIGHT ELECTRIC WINDOW GOES DOWN BUT ONLY GOES UP AN INCH AT A TIME, AND IT TAKES ALONG TIME. *TR

Nov 19, 2011 Visibility 90,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE SHOW DIFFERENT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN IT, ERRATIC SHOWS FULL THEN HALF THEN YOU OUT OF GAS. RIGHT ELECTRIC WINDOW GOES DOWN BUT ONLY GOES UP AN INCH AT A TIME, AND IT TAKES ALONG TIME. *TR

Nov 19, 2011 Fuel System, Gasoline 90,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE SHOW DIFFERENT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN IT, ERRATIC SHOWS FULL THEN HALF THEN YOU OUT OF GAS. RIGHT ELECTRIC WINDOW GOES DOWN BUT ONLY GOES UP AN INCH AT A TIME, AND IT TAKES ALONG TIME. *TR

Nov 19, 2011 Electrical System 90,000 mi

THE FUEL GAUGE SHOW DIFFERENT AMOUNT OF FUEL IN IT, ERRATIC SHOWS FULL THEN HALF THEN YOU OUT OF GAS. RIGHT ELECTRIC WINDOW GOES DOWN BUT ONLY GOES UP AN INCH AT A TIME, AND IT TAKES ALONG TIME. *TR

Oct 23, 2011 Electrical System 61,000 mi

AT FIRST THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD FREEZE AND NOT WORK. SOMETIMES IT WOULD; HOWEVER, I DID NOT KNOW IF IT WAS ACCURATE. THEN THE FUEL GAUGE AND OTHER GAUGES WOULD RANDOMLY GO ON AND OFF. THIS CAR WAS INTENDED FOR MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, BUT I CANNOT LET HER DRIVE IT DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES. I HAVE READ AL...

Oct 23, 2011 Electrical System 61,000 mi

AT FIRST THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD FREEZE AND NOT WORK. SOMETIMES IT WOULD; HOWEVER, I DID NOT KNOW IF IT WAS ACCURATE. THEN THE FUEL GAUGE AND OTHER GAUGES WOULD RANDOMLY GO ON AND OFF. THIS CAR WAS INTENDED FOR MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER, BUT I CANNOT LET HER DRIVE IT DUE TO SAFETY ISSUES. I HAVE READ AL...

Oct 5, 2011 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER VARIES IN IT'S POSITION. IT'S SOMETIMES OK, THEN IT WILL FREEZE AT MAYBE 50 MPH, THEN GO UP TO OVER A HUNDRED MPH. NEXT TIME IT MAY FREEZE AT 20 MPH, ETC. I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING, AND DON'T WANT TO GET A TICKET FOR SPEEDING. I'M TRYING TO USE MY ODOMETER, BUT DISTRACTS ME TO ...

Oct 5, 2011 Electrical System 95,000 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER VARIES IN IT'S POSITION. IT'S SOMETIMES OK, THEN IT WILL FREEZE AT MAYBE 50 MPH, THEN GO UP TO OVER A HUNDRED MPH. NEXT TIME IT MAY FREEZE AT 20 MPH, ETC. I DON'T KNOW HOW FAST I'M GOING, AND DON'T WANT TO GET A TICKET FOR SPEEDING. I'M TRYING TO USE MY ODOMETER, BUT DISTRACTS ME TO ...

Sep 5, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

IN LOOKING UP WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL OTHER CARS SEEM BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WORKS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. MOST DAYS THE ONLY INSTRUMENT THAT IS WORKING IS THE SPEEDOMETER. GENERALLY I USE A GARMIN TO MAKE SURE THAT I AM AT THE CORR...

Sep 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

IN LOOKING UP WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL OTHER CARS SEEM BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WORKS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. MOST DAYS THE ONLY INSTRUMENT THAT IS WORKING IS THE SPEEDOMETER. GENERALLY I USE A GARMIN TO MAKE SURE THAT I AM AT THE CORR...

Sep 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

IN LOOKING UP WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL OTHER CARS SEEM BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WORKS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. MOST DAYS THE ONLY INSTRUMENT THAT IS WORKING IS THE SPEEDOMETER. GENERALLY I USE A GARMIN TO MAKE SURE THAT I AM AT THE CORR...

Sep 5, 2011 Electrical System 70,000 mi

IN LOOKING UP WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL OTHER CARS SEEM BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WORKS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. MOST DAYS THE ONLY INSTRUMENT THAT IS WORKING IS THE SPEEDOMETER. GENERALLY I USE A GARMIN TO MAKE SURE THAT I AM AT THE CORR...

Sep 5, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 70,000 mi

IN LOOKING UP WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL OTHER CARS SEEM BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WORKS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. MOST DAYS THE ONLY INSTRUMENT THAT IS WORKING IS THE SPEEDOMETER. GENERALLY I USE A GARMIN TO MAKE SURE THAT I AM AT THE CORR...

Sep 5, 2011 Exterior Lighting 70,000 mi

IN LOOKING UP WHAT THE PROBLEM WITH MY CAR I HAVE FOUND THAT SEVERAL OTHER CARS SEEM BE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER WORKS WHEN IT FEELS LIKE IT. MOST DAYS THE ONLY INSTRUMENT THAT IS WORKING IS THE SPEEDOMETER. GENERALLY I USE A GARMIN TO MAKE SURE THAT I AM AT THE CORR...

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WITH 50000 MILES ON IT. THE OTHER DAY THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED FLUCTUATING ERRATICALLY. IT IS NOW STUCK ON 50MPH. AFTER READING SEVERAL FORUMS ON THE INTERNET, IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SUNFIRE AND CAVALIER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WITH 50000 MILES ON IT. THE OTHER DAY THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED FLUCTUATING ERRATICALLY. IT IS NOW STUCK ON 50MPH. AFTER READING SEVERAL FORUMS ON THE INTERNET, IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SUNFIRE AND CAVALIER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WITH 50000 MILES ON IT. THE OTHER DAY THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED FLUCTUATING ERRATICALLY. IT IS NOW STUCK ON 50MPH. AFTER READING SEVERAL FORUMS ON THE INTERNET, IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SUNFIRE AND CAVALIER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Aug 17, 2011 Electrical System 50,000 mi

WE HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WITH 50000 MILES ON IT. THE OTHER DAY THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED FLUCTUATING ERRATICALLY. IT IS NOW STUCK ON 50MPH. AFTER READING SEVERAL FORUMS ON THE INTERNET, IT IS VERY APPARENT THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE SUNFIRE AND CAVALIER VEHICLES. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL...

Aug 10, 2011 Electrical System 93,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL GAUGES ARE LOST INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, WITH NO RHYME OR REASON THEN COMES BACK ON OWN AND GOES OUT AGAIN. INCLUDES ALL GAUGES ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. STAYS OUT FOR UP TO HALF HOUR OR MORE. *TR

Aug 10, 2011 Electrical System 93,000 mi

THE INSTRUMENT PANEL, DRIVING ALONG AND ALL OF A SUDDEN ALL GAUGES ARE LOST INCLUDING SPEEDOMETER. THIS HAPPENS INTERMITTENTLY, WITH NO RHYME OR REASON THEN COMES BACK ON OWN AND GOES OUT AGAIN. INCLUDES ALL GAUGES ON INSTRUMENT PANEL. STAYS OUT FOR UP TO HALF HOUR OR MORE. *TR

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 121,509 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 DOOR, VIN [XXX] . I HAVE BEEN GENERALLY HAPPY WITH THE CAR. STARTING IN EARLY DECEMBER OF 2010, MY ENTIRE INTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. IT STARTED WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWING OUT OF THE RANGE OF THE GAUGE AND THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONIN...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 121,509 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 DOOR, VIN [XXX] . I HAVE BEEN GENERALLY HAPPY WITH THE CAR. STARTING IN EARLY DECEMBER OF 2010, MY ENTIRE INTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. IT STARTED WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWING OUT OF THE RANGE OF THE GAUGE AND THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONIN...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 121,509 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 DOOR, VIN [XXX] . I HAVE BEEN GENERALLY HAPPY WITH THE CAR. STARTING IN EARLY DECEMBER OF 2010, MY ENTIRE INTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. IT STARTED WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWING OUT OF THE RANGE OF THE GAUGE AND THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONIN...

Jul 18, 2011 Electrical System 121,509 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 4 DOOR, VIN [XXX] . I HAVE BEEN GENERALLY HAPPY WITH THE CAR. STARTING IN EARLY DECEMBER OF 2010, MY ENTIRE INTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING. IT STARTED WITH THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWING OUT OF THE RANGE OF THE GAUGE AND THEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE STARTED MALFUNCTIONIN...

Jul 13, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION INCLUDING THE SPEED ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING EXTREMELY HOT OR COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTH...

Jul 13, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35-65 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT PANEL FAILED TO FUNCTION INCLUDING THE SPEED ODOMETER AND FUEL GAUGE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED DURING EXTREMELY HOT OR COLD WEATHER TEMPERATURES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTH...

Jun 23, 2011 Electrical System 35,100 mi

OWN A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS FAILING. IT STARTED A MONTH AFTER MY VEHICLE WENT OUT OF WARRANTY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID, "OH YOUR CAR IS NOT REALLY OVERHEATING AND IT WILL COST TOO MUCH TO FIX IT, ESTIMATING OVER $800"--THERE SUGGESTION WAS TO JUST LEA...

Jun 23, 2011 Electrical System 35,100 mi

OWN A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS FAILING. IT STARTED A MONTH AFTER MY VEHICLE WENT OUT OF WARRANTY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY SAID, "OH YOUR CAR IS NOT REALLY OVERHEATING AND IT WILL COST TOO MUCH TO FIX IT, ESTIMATING OVER $800"--THERE SUGGESTION WAS TO JUST LEA...

Jun 2, 2011 Electrical System 65,000 mi

OWN A 2005 SUNFIRE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE GAS GAUGE HAS STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER AND THE TEMP AND RPM GAUGE WORK ERRATICALLY. THIS IS DEFINITELY A RECALL ISSUE AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE VEHICLE. GM WANTS ME TO HAVE A DEALER CHECK THE VEHICLE WHE...

Jun 2, 2011 Electrical System 65,000 mi

OWN A 2005 SUNFIRE AND THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IS MALFUNCTIONING. THE GAS GAUGE HAS STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER AND THE TEMP AND RPM GAUGE WORK ERRATICALLY. THIS IS DEFINITELY A RECALL ISSUE AND HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE MAINTENANCE OF THE VEHICLE. GM WANTS ME TO HAVE A DEALER CHECK THE VEHICLE WHE...

Apr 15, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005. I BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH EXPIRED AT 75000 MILES. MY SPEEDOMETER GOES DOWN TO ZERO WHEN DRIVING. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL START WORKING AGAIN AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR A FEW HOURS; HOWEVER, NOW THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK AT ALL IF THE C...

Apr 15, 2011 Vehicle Speed Control 93,000 mi

I PURCHASED MY 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE IN SEPTEMBER OF 2005. I BOUGHT AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WHICH EXPIRED AT 75000 MILES. MY SPEEDOMETER GOES DOWN TO ZERO WHEN DRIVING. THE SPEEDOMETER WILL START WORKING AGAIN AFTER THE CAR SITS FOR A FEW HOURS; HOWEVER, NOW THE SPEEDOMETER WILL NOT WORK AT ALL IF THE C...

Feb 22, 2011 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE RPMS AND SPEEDOMETER GAUGES WERE TOUCHING ONE ANOTHER AND PREVENTING BOTH FROM MOVING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE SPEED AT WHICH ...

Feb 22, 2011 Electrical System

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. THE RPMS AND SPEEDOMETER GAUGES WERE TOUCHING ONE ANOTHER AND PREVENTING BOTH FROM MOVING. THE CONTACT COULD NOT DETERMINE THE SPEED AT WHICH ...

Feb 13, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD HAVE COMPLETELY GONE BAD. I CANNOT EVEN ACQUIRE A PROPER SPEED READING. *TR

Feb 13, 2011 Electrical System 60,000 mi

I HAVE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE GAUGES ON THE DASHBOARD HAVE COMPLETELY GONE BAD. I CANNOT EVEN ACQUIRE A PROPER SPEED READING. *TR

Jan 5, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NONE OF THE GAUGES WERE WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR A LOCAL MECHANIC TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR THREE MONTHS. T...

Jan 5, 2011 Electrical System 100,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND NONE OF THE GAUGES WERE WORKING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER NOR A LOCAL MECHANIC TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE HAD BEEN ONGOING FOR THREE MONTHS. T...

Dec 20, 2010 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVE FAILED AND ARE MISREADING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER, BUT WHEN SHE CALLED THEM THEY INFORMED HER THAT THERE WOULD BE A FEE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 20, 2010 Electrical System 35,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL HAVE FAILED AND ARE MISREADING. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER, BUT WHEN SHE CALLED THEM THEY INFORMED HER THAT THERE WOULD BE A FEE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE W...

Dec 18, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION AND FAILURE PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2005. *TR

Dec 18, 2010 Electrical System 135,000 mi

ODOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER MALFUNCTION AND FAILURE PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2005. *TR

Dec 10, 2010 Electrical System 37,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT STEADY DURING ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION THEN IT JUST STOPPED AT 55 TO 60 MPH. NEXT TIME I DROVE THE VEHICLE IT DID NOT WORK AT ALL UNTIL THE CAR GOT WARM AND ALL OF MY OTHER GAUGES STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. MY FUEL GAUGE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY AROUND AND JUST ...

Dec 10, 2010 Electrical System 37,000 mi

SPEEDOMETER WAS NOT STEADY DURING ACCELERATION OR DECELERATION THEN IT JUST STOPPED AT 55 TO 60 MPH. NEXT TIME I DROVE THE VEHICLE IT DID NOT WORK AT ALL UNTIL THE CAR GOT WARM AND ALL OF MY OTHER GAUGES STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS. MY FUEL GAUGE AND TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT ALL THE WAY AROUND AND JUST ...

Dec 2, 2010 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE COUPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPIKED INTO THE RED ZONE. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, ALL GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED ...

Dec 2, 2010 Electrical System 68,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE COUPE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 55 MPH WHEN THE TEMPERATURE GAUGE SPIKED INTO THE RED ZONE. THE CONTACT MOVED OFF THE ROADWAY AND TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, ALL GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WERE INOPERABLE. THE DEALER ADVISED ...

Nov 27, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

PURCHASE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE IN 2006. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS A PROGRAM CAR. THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED MALFUNCTIONING DURING THE WINTER TIMES WHEN IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. AFTER THE CAR HAD WARMED UP THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD ,AGAIN, FUNCTION AS INTENDED. THIS MONTH, NOVEMBER 2010, THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUG...

Nov 27, 2010 Electrical System 103,000 mi

PURCHASE A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE IN 2006. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED AS A PROGRAM CAR. THE SPEEDOMETER STARTED MALFUNCTIONING DURING THE WINTER TIMES WHEN IT WAS COLD OUTSIDE. AFTER THE CAR HAD WARMED UP THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD ,AGAIN, FUNCTION AS INTENDED. THIS MONTH, NOVEMBER 2010, THE VEHICLE'S FUEL GAUG...

Nov 17, 2010 Electrical System 67,800 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE IN 2006. IT HAD 13,000 MILES AT THAT TIME AND HAD BEEN A REALLY RELIABLE CAR. MY HUSBAND HAS CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE AS WELL AS THE AIR FILTER. IT STILL GETS 33 MPG ON THE FREEWAY AND THE MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 68,000 WHEN THE IN...

Nov 17, 2010 Electrical System 67,800 mi

MY HUSBAND AND I PURCHASED A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE IN 2006. IT HAD 13,000 MILES AT THAT TIME AND HAD BEEN A REALLY RELIABLE CAR. MY HUSBAND HAS CHANGED THE OIL AND FILTER ON A REGULAR SCHEDULE AS WELL AS THE AIR FILTER. IT STILL GETS 33 MPG ON THE FREEWAY AND THE MILEAGE WAS ABOUT 68,000 WHEN THE IN...

Nov 1, 2010 Electrical System 50,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 DOOR COUPE; SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE...ALL DASH COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK AND SHOPS THAT WE TAKE CAR TO TRY TO FIX PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER, TACH, AND TEMP GAUGES...NOT FIXED; THEN AC GOES OFF AND ON SOMETIMES WORKS/SOMETIMES DOES NOT. HAVE SPENT OVER 2K IN REPAIRS, STILL NOT...

Nov 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 DOOR COUPE; SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE...ALL DASH COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK AND SHOPS THAT WE TAKE CAR TO TRY TO FIX PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER, TACH, AND TEMP GAUGES...NOT FIXED; THEN AC GOES OFF AND ON SOMETIMES WORKS/SOMETIMES DOES NOT. HAVE SPENT OVER 2K IN REPAIRS, STILL NOT...

Nov 1, 2010 Electrical System 50,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 DOOR COUPE; SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE...ALL DASH COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK AND SHOPS THAT WE TAKE CAR TO TRY TO FIX PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER, TACH, AND TEMP GAUGES...NOT FIXED; THEN AC GOES OFF AND ON SOMETIMES WORKS/SOMETIMES DOES NOT. HAVE SPENT OVER 2K IN REPAIRS, STILL NOT...

Nov 1, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages 50,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE 2 DOOR COUPE; SERIOUS ELECTRICAL FAILURE...ALL DASH COMPONENTS DO NOT WORK AND SHOPS THAT WE TAKE CAR TO TRY TO FIX PROBLEMS WITH SPEEDOMETER, TACH, AND TEMP GAUGES...NOT FIXED; THEN AC GOES OFF AND ON SOMETIMES WORKS/SOMETIMES DOES NOT. HAVE SPENT OVER 2K IN REPAIRS, STILL NOT...

Oct 13, 2010 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING 35 - 40 MPH SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE DASHBOARD. SHE STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, TEMPERATURE, GAS GAUGE ALL STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. SHE STATED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR TWO MONTHS. ...

Oct 13, 2010 Electrical System 78,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING 35 - 40 MPH SHE HEARD A NOISE IN THE DASHBOARD. SHE STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER, TEMPERATURE, GAS GAUGE ALL STOPPED WORKING PROPERLY. SHE STATED THE ENTIRE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE FAILURE HAS BEEN ON GOING FOR TWO MONTHS. ...

Aug 13, 2010 Electrical System 27,600 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE..INSTRUMENT GAUGES ERRATIC....TEMP GAUGE PEGS ALL THE WAY TO RPM GAUGE AND SOMETIMES RPM GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Aug 13, 2010 Electrical System 27,600 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE..INSTRUMENT GAUGES ERRATIC....TEMP GAUGE PEGS ALL THE WAY TO RPM GAUGE AND SOMETIMES RPM GAUGE DOES NOT WORK. *TR

Jul 29, 2010 Electrical System 35,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 36000 MILES, MFG DATE 2-2005 BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY UNRELIABLE TO THE POINT OF TOTAL FAILURE. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE COMPOUNDED BY HIGHER TEMPERATURES AS IT IS WORSE WHEN CAR GETS HOT FROM SITTING IN SUN AND LESS SO WHEN ...

Jul 29, 2010 Electrical System 35,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE, 36000 MILES, MFG DATE 2-2005 BEGINNING APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO, THE SPEEDOMETER HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY UNRELIABLE TO THE POINT OF TOTAL FAILURE. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE COMPOUNDED BY HIGHER TEMPERATURES AS IT IS WORSE WHEN CAR GETS HOT FROM SITTING IN SUN AND LESS SO WHEN ...

May 30, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE GAS GAUGE IS HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS REALLY HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE. THE GAS GAUGE WILL GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO THE SPEEDOMETER. NOW IT IS STUCK ON THE DASH AND WILL NOT MOVE. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER GETTING STUCK. IT WAS TELLING ME I WAS DOING 100MPH WHIL...

May 30, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

THE GAS GAUGE IS HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS REALLY HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE. THE GAS GAUGE WILL GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO THE SPEEDOMETER. NOW IT IS STUCK ON THE DASH AND WILL NOT MOVE. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER GETTING STUCK. IT WAS TELLING ME I WAS DOING 100MPH WHIL...

May 30, 2010 Electrical System 40,000 mi

THE GAS GAUGE IS HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS REALLY HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE. THE GAS GAUGE WILL GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO THE SPEEDOMETER. NOW IT IS STUCK ON THE DASH AND WILL NOT MOVE. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER GETTING STUCK. IT WAS TELLING ME I WAS DOING 100MPH WHIL...

May 30, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 40,000 mi

THE GAS GAUGE IS HAVING MAJOR PROBLEMS ESPECIALLY WHEN IT IS REALLY HOT OR COLD OUTSIDE. THE GAS GAUGE WILL GO THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION INTO THE SPEEDOMETER. NOW IT IS STUCK ON THE DASH AND WILL NOT MOVE. I ALSO HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE SPEEDOMETER GETTING STUCK. IT WAS TELLING ME I WAS DOING 100MPH WHIL...

Jan 18, 2010 Electrical System 65,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GAS GAUGE & SPEEDOMETER HAS FINALLY STOPPED WORKING, AFTER MANY SPORADIC FAILURES. CAN'T TELL HOW FAST CAR IS GOING - CAN'T JUDGE WHEN CAR MAY RUN OUT OF GAS. DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKES THIS ALL THE MORE DANGEROUS. HAD THIS HAPPEN ON THE 2003 MODEL AND HAD TO REPLACE...

Jan 18, 2010 Electrical System 65,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE GAS GAUGE & SPEEDOMETER HAS FINALLY STOPPED WORKING, AFTER MANY SPORADIC FAILURES. CAN'T TELL HOW FAST CAR IS GOING - CAN'T JUDGE WHEN CAR MAY RUN OUT OF GAS. DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER MAKES THIS ALL THE MORE DANGEROUS. HAD THIS HAPPEN ON THE 2003 MODEL AND HAD TO REPLACE...

Jul 30, 2009 Electrical System 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE METER WOULD RISE AND FALL WITHOUT THE VEHICLE CHANGING SPEED. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE OTHER GAUGES WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. T...

Jul 30, 2009 Electrical System 83,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE TACHOMETER WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE METER WOULD RISE AND FALL WITHOUT THE VEHICLE CHANGING SPEED. IN ADDITION, ALL OF THE OTHER GAUGES WERE MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. T...

Jul 28, 2009 Electrical System 33,250 mi

SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING DURING DRIVING. *TR

Jul 28, 2009 Electrical System 33,250 mi

SPEEDOMETER STOPS WORKING DURING DRIVING. *TR

Jul 21, 2009 Electrical System

AT FIRST MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD JUST STICK OCCASIONALLY, BUT NOW IT NEVER WORKS AT ALL. IT IS ALWAYS EITHER AT 0 OR STUCK ON SOME RANDOM NUMBER. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ONLINE AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH 2005 SUNFIRE'S HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT IS INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING. I HAVE YET TO FIND SOMEONE W...

Jul 21, 2009 Electrical System

AT FIRST MY SPEEDOMETER WOULD JUST STICK OCCASIONALLY, BUT NOW IT NEVER WORKS AT ALL. IT IS ALWAYS EITHER AT 0 OR STUCK ON SOME RANDOM NUMBER. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING ONLINE AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH 2005 SUNFIRE'S HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM AND IT IS INCREDIBLY FRUSTRATING. I HAVE YET TO FIND SOMEONE W...

Jul 20, 2009 Electrical System 33,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER QUIT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. GAUGES RAN INTO EACH OTHER - NO OTHER PROBLEMS JUST OCCURRED OUT OF THE BLUE. ONLY 33,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TR

Jul 20, 2009 Electrical System 33,000 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE SPEEDOMETER & TACHOMETER QUIT IN RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC. GAUGES RAN INTO EACH OTHER - NO OTHER PROBLEMS JUST OCCURRED OUT OF THE BLUE. ONLY 33,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TR

May 1, 2009 Electrical System 77,240 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FAILED ON MY 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-4 IN FLORIDA. THIS CAUSES A SERVE SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOU ARE GONG. FROM RESEARCH DONE ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS AN ALL TO COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT SEEMS TO OCCUR JUST AFTER THE VEHICLE...

May 1, 2009 Electrical System 77,240 mi

THE SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER FAILED ON MY 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WHILE DRIVING DOWN I-4 IN FLORIDA. THIS CAUSES A SERVE SAFETY HAZARD NOT KNOWING HOW FAST YOU ARE GONG. FROM RESEARCH DONE ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS AN ALL TO COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE. IT SEEMS TO OCCUR JUST AFTER THE VEHICLE...

Apr 8, 2009 Electrical System 34,500 mi

ONLY ROUTINE DRIVING PRECEDED THIS INCIDENT. THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE BEGAN TO ACT ERRATIC PRIOR TO 33,000 MILES. AT ~34,500 MILES THE TACHOMETER COMPLETELY FAILED IN A POSITION WHICH PREVENTED THE SPEEDOMETER FROM FUNCTIONING (THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WAS HELD DOWN ...

Apr 8, 2009 Electrical System 34,500 mi

ONLY ROUTINE DRIVING PRECEDED THIS INCIDENT. THE TACHOMETER AND SPEEDOMETER ON MY 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE BEGAN TO ACT ERRATIC PRIOR TO 33,000 MILES. AT ~34,500 MILES THE TACHOMETER COMPLETELY FAILED IN A POSITION WHICH PREVENTED THE SPEEDOMETER FROM FUNCTIONING (THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE WAS HELD DOWN ...

Mar 23, 2009 Electrical System 59,650 mi

ALL DASH GAUGES HAVE ULTIMATELY FAILED. FIRST, SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC. THEN TACHOMETER FAILED. NOW ALL DASH GAUGES ARE INOPERATIVE. REQUIRES FULL REPLACEMENT OF GAUGE MODULE. *TR

Mar 23, 2009 Electrical System 59,650 mi

ALL DASH GAUGES HAVE ULTIMATELY FAILED. FIRST, SPEEDOMETER WAS ERRATIC. THEN TACHOMETER FAILED. NOW ALL DASH GAUGES ARE INOPERATIVE. REQUIRES FULL REPLACEMENT OF GAUGE MODULE. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

ALL GAUGES ON THE DASH HAVE FAILED: TEMP, TACH, SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL. *TR

Mar 15, 2009 Electrical System 70,000 mi

ALL GAUGES ON THE DASH HAVE FAILED: TEMP, TACH, SPEEDOMETER AND FUEL. *TR

Feb 21, 2009 Visibility 66,597 mi

REAR DEFROST WOULD NOT WORK FOR TWO DAYS AND ON THE THRID DAY TRIED IF AGAIN, THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER, MY REAR GLASS EXPLODED. *TR

Feb 21, 2009 Visibility 66,597 mi

REAR DEFROST WOULD NOT WORK FOR TWO DAYS AND ON THE THRID DAY TRIED IF AGAIN, THEN A FEW MINUTES LATER, MY REAR GLASS EXPLODED. *TR

Sep 14, 2008 Electrical System 37,000 mi

THE GAS GAUGE AND THE TACHOMETER ON MY CAR BOTH ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN I FILL UP THE CAR, THE GAS GAUGE DOESN'T RESET AND OFTEN FALLS OVER INTO THE SPEEDOMETER. THE TACK HASN'T WORKED IN OVER A YEAR. WARRANTY EXPIRED ON THE CAR. MECHANICS SAID I'D HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE PANEL, GIVING MY ...

Sep 14, 2008 Electrical System 37,000 mi

THE GAS GAUGE AND THE TACHOMETER ON MY CAR BOTH ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. WHEN I FILL UP THE CAR, THE GAS GAUGE DOESN'T RESET AND OFTEN FALLS OVER INTO THE SPEEDOMETER. THE TACK HASN'T WORKED IN OVER A YEAR. WARRANTY EXPIRED ON THE CAR. MECHANICS SAID I'D HAVE TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE PANEL, GIVING MY ...

Jul 22, 2008 Electrical System 40,026 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN BLOWING WARM AIR FOLLOWED BY A BURNING SMELL. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED AT ANY SPEED,...

Jul 22, 2008 Electrical System 40,026 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY BEGAN TO DECELERATE AND THE AIR CONDITIONER BEGAN BLOWING WARM AIR FOLLOWED BY A BURNING SMELL. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, WHENEVER THE CONTACT WOULD DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER ACTIVATED AT ANY SPEED,...

Mar 1, 2008 Electrical System 55,620 mi

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE- ONE DAY, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD ABOUT 35 MPH AND NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER WAS REGISTERING 80 MPH. THIS CAME TO A GREAT SHOCK TO ME. I ATTEMPTED TO SHUT OFF THE IGNITION TO SEE IF THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD RESET AND IT DIDN'T. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NO...

Mar 1, 2008 Electrical System 55,620 mi

SPEEDOMETER FAILURE- ONE DAY, I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ON A RESIDENTIAL ROAD ABOUT 35 MPH AND NOTICED THAT MY SPEEDOMETER WAS REGISTERING 80 MPH. THIS CAME TO A GREAT SHOCK TO ME. I ATTEMPTED TO SHUT OFF THE IGNITION TO SEE IF THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD RESET AND IT DIDN'T. ALSO, THE SPEEDOMETER WOULD NO...

Jan 8, 2008 Electrical System 37,000 mi

I HAVE 2005 SUNFIRE AND ABOUT 37,000 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK RIGHT THE FUEL GAGE STOPPED WORKING IF YOUR STOPPED AFTER AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE SPEEDOMETER SAY YOUR DOING 110MPH AND IT STAY THERE? *TR

Jan 8, 2008 Electrical System 37,000 mi

I HAVE 2005 SUNFIRE AND ABOUT 37,000 MILES THE SPEEDOMETER DOESN'T WORK RIGHT THE FUEL GAGE STOPPED WORKING IF YOUR STOPPED AFTER AFTER DRIVING FOR A WHILE SPEEDOMETER SAY YOUR DOING 110MPH AND IT STAY THERE? *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,450 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WITH 27,000 MILES. REAR BRAKE RETAINING SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING. BROKEN PARTS FELL INTO THE DRUM CAUSING NOISE AND EXCESSIVE HEATING OF THE DRUM. HAD TO PAY FOR THE PART AND FIX IT AFTER WAITING THREE DAYS TO GET THE PART FROM THE DEALER. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR

Nov 16, 2007 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 27,450 mi

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE WITH 27,000 MILES. REAR BRAKE RETAINING SPRING BROKE WHILE DRIVING. BROKEN PARTS FELL INTO THE DRUM CAUSING NOISE AND EXCESSIVE HEATING OF THE DRUM. HAD TO PAY FOR THE PART AND FIX IT AFTER WAITING THREE DAYS TO GET THE PART FROM THE DEALER. OLD PART IS AVAILABLE. *TR

May 2, 2007 Electrical System 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Power Train 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Steering 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Suspension 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Tires 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Electrical System 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Latches/locks/linkages 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Power Train 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Steering 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Suspension 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Tires 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

May 2, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling 24,147 mi

DATE: 5/2/07 SUNFIRE 2005 WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW IN 9/05 INVESTMENT PURPOSE IN A NEW CAR FOR SAFETY, RELIABILITY, GAS MILEAGE, NON-REPAIR AND PRICE OF VEHICLE. AT 26,000 MILES, $900 OF REPAIRS WERE PLACED ON THE CAR IN UPGRADES TO KEEP THE VEHICLE RUNNING, TO-DATE, COUNTING 10 FAILURES, FIRST ...

Feb 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE CONTINUOUSLY STALLING. HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, GOING BACK FOR FIFTH. THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND NEARLY RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS WHEN IT STALLED AS I ATTEMPTED TO CLEAR INTERSECTIONS. PONTIAC HQ IN CANADA OF NO ASSISTANCE...

Feb 17, 2007 Engine And Engine Cooling

2005 PONTIAC SUNFIRE CONTINUOUSLY STALLING. HAS BEEN BACK TO DEALER FOUR TIMES, GOING BACK FOR FIFTH. THEY CANNOT FIND A PROBLEM. THIS CREATES A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION, AND NEARLY RESULTED IN ACCIDENTS WHEN IT STALLED AS I ATTEMPTED TO CLEAR INTERSECTIONS. PONTIAC HQ IN CANADA OF NO ASSISTANCE...

Aug 11, 2006 Suspension 35,500 mi

CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT AND REAR OF CAR WHEN BRAKING DURING TURNING AND ON UNEVEN OR ROUGH ROADS. HAD TO SHOP 4 DAYS AND NO RESULTS.

Aug 11, 2006 Suspension 35,500 mi

CLUNKING NOISE IN FRONT AND REAR OF CAR WHEN BRAKING DURING TURNING AND ON UNEVEN OR ROUGH ROADS. HAD TO SHOP 4 DAYS AND NO RESULTS.

Nov 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 27,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON IN A REMOTE AREA OF UTAH (BETWEEN MILFORD AND MINERSVILLE) I RAN OVER A CATTLE GUARD RUNNING ACROSS THE ROAD. IMMEDIATELY, MY GAS PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND ATTEMPTED TO GAIN MAXIMUM SPEED. SEVERAL STEPS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL FINALLY DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONT...

Nov 10, 2005 Vehicle Speed Control 27,300 mi

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ON IN A REMOTE AREA OF UTAH (BETWEEN MILFORD AND MINERSVILLE) I RAN OVER A CATTLE GUARD RUNNING ACROSS THE ROAD. IMMEDIATELY, MY GAS PEDAL DROPPED TO THE FLOOR AND ATTEMPTED TO GAIN MAXIMUM SPEED. SEVERAL STEPS ON THE BRAKE PEDAL FINALLY DISENGAGED THE CRUISE CONT...

May 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR TURN LIGHTS ON OUR 2003 PONTIAC SUNFIRE CONTINUE TO FAIL LEAVING US WITHOUT TURN SIGNALS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, INCLUDING UNDER A SAFETY RECALL, BUT THE FIX (PUT "GREASE" ON THE BULB) HAS NOT ENDED THE PROBLEM.

May 11, 2005 Exterior Lighting

THE REAR TURN LIGHTS ON OUR 2003 PONTIAC SUNFIRE CONTINUE TO FAIL LEAVING US WITHOUT TURN SIGNALS. WE HAVE TAKEN THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, INCLUDING UNDER A SAFETY RECALL, BUT THE FIX (PUT "GREASE" ON THE BULB) HAS NOT ENDED THE PROBLEM.

Oct 30, 2004 Electrical System

FATAL FLAW. THE VEHICLE I AM SPEAKING OF IS A PONTIAC SUNFIRE POSSIBLY 2005 MODEL YEAR. I HAD RENTED IT FROM A RENTAL COMPANY AND USED IT FOR ABOUT A MONTH. DURING THE USE THERE WERE A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS WHERE I WOULD REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THINKING THE CAR WAS OFF BUT COME BACK AN HOUR L...

Oct 30, 2004 Electrical System

FATAL FLAW. THE VEHICLE I AM SPEAKING OF IS A PONTIAC SUNFIRE POSSIBLY 2005 MODEL YEAR. I HAD RENTED IT FROM A RENTAL COMPANY AND USED IT FOR ABOUT A MONTH. DURING THE USE THERE WERE A COUPLE OF INCIDENTS WHERE I WOULD REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION THINKING THE CAR WAS OFF BUT COME BACK AN HOUR L...