Pontiac Sunfire 1995

• Recall 81126 [USA]: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
  Dorman products is recalling 3,900 intermediate steering shafts dorman part nos. 425-151, 425-152, and 425-153, (sold under dorman's "oe solutions" brand name), balkamp #'s 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (sold under the "napa" brand name), and platinum parts #'s 2425151, 2425152, and 2425153 manufactured during the month of september 2007. These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above. The weld connecting the inner tube to the outer tube may be defective.
  dorman will notify owners and replace the steering shafts free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2008. Owners may contact dorman toll free at 1-800-523-2492.
  this recall only pertains to dorman's oe solutions brand name, balkamp's napa brand, and the platinum brand steering shafts and has no relation to any original equipment installed on vehicles manufactured by general motors corporation.Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 60907 [USA]: Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
  Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
  pro-a motors will notify owners and offer to repurchase the lamps. The recall began on april 3, 2006. Owners may contact pro-a motors at 323-838-2988.
  this recall only pertains to pro-a motors aftermarket lamps and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the listed passenger vehicles.For more information on the lamp model numbers, click on document search and view document titled "lamp model numbers."customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.

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• Recall 2196 [USA]: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.
  On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
  dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, buick at 1-800-521-7300, or oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537.
  customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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• Recall 15788 [USA]: If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.
  The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.
  owner notification:owner notification will begin during january 1997. Note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 15964 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: the driver of the vehicle would not be able to see the actual position of the transaxle gear selector resulting in a driver either inadvertently leaving a parked or idling vehicle in drive, reverse, or neutral rather than park, or selecting an incorrect transaxle shift position while driving the vehicle.
  The instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel can sag and cover the light emitting diode portion (lighted pointed above panel) of the transaxle shift indicator display. This does not comply with fmvss no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination."
  dealers are to install a new instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel assembly which is not subject to this condition.
  system: powertrain; transmission; automatic; indicator; fmvss no. 101.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmission.Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 17040 [USA]: Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash should occur, occupant protection levels could be reduced.
  Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "b" pillar. This does not comply with fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
  all vehicles in this recall campaign have been repurchased and replaced with a comparable vehicle.
  system: structure; frame; members and body; fmvss no.208.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: all vehicles have been repurchased.No other owners will be contacted.

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• Recall 16639 [USA]: This condition can result in separation of the frontbushing sleeve subassembly from the control arm increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
  These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.
  dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.
  system: suspension; independent front control arm; lower.Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.Note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, contact chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020 or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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• Recall 2002041 [Canada]: Electrical
  On certain passenger vehicles if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. Correction: dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch.

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• Recall 2000109 [Canada]: Engine
  Note: certain 1997-99 vehicles in ontario, quebec and the atlantic provinces and 1995-99 vehicles in all other provinces and territories. Moisture may enter the powertrain control module (pcm) as a result of corrosion after extended exposure to road salt. This can lead to symptoms including illumination of the "check engine" light or the engine running rough. If these symptoms are ignored the engine may stall and may not be able to be restarted. Correction: dealers will seal the powertrain control module (pcm) in a protective shield/cover assembly.

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• Recall 1999016 [Canada]: Engine
  On certain vehicles located in ontario, quebec, new brunswick, nova scotia, prince edward island and newfoundland, moisture entering the powertrain control module (pcm) as a result of corrosion can cause illumination of the "check engine" light or cause the engine to run rough. If these symptoms are ignored, the engine may stall and may not be able to be restarted. Correction: dealers will inspect, clean and/or replace the powertrain control module (pcm), then seal the pcm in a protective shield/cover assembly.

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• Recall 1996005 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Note: vehicles with automatic transmissions. These vehicles do not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 101 - control location and identification. The instrument panel trim plate may sag and cover the light emitting diode of the shift indicator display. If this occurs, the driver may not be able to determine the actual position of the transaxle gear selector and could inadvertently leave an idling vehicle in drive, reverse or neutral rather than in park. This could result in a vehicle crash. Correction: a new instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel assembly will be installed on affected vehicles.

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• Recall 1996208 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  These vehicles may not comply with c.M.V.S.S. 108 - lighting equipment. Vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. Correction: vehicles will be inspected and hazard lamp switch replaced if necessary.

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• Recall 1995023 [Canada]: Suspension
  These vehicles may have been built with welds omitted from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies. This condition could cause excessive loads on existing control arm welds, and could result in separation of the front bushing-sleeve subassembly from the control arm. This could result in reduced steering control and a crash without prior warning. Correction: suspension lower control arms will be inspected and those found with omitted welds will be replaced.

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Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.

• Fire in steering column area investigation # PE02001

  
  

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Tl*the contact owns a 1995 pontiac sunfire. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph with the cruise control engaged; when she turned the cruise control off and attempted to slow down, the accelerator pedal suddenly stuck. After repeated pressure to the brake pedal, the accelerator pedal became dislodged. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 115,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 pontiac sunfire. The contact experienced difficulty starting her vehicle and turning the ignition switch. The following morning, she opened the door and noticed that the steering column melted and was lying on the floorboard. A police report was filed. The contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 02v070000 (electrical system:ignition:switch). Pontiac stated that the vehicle had to be towed to the closest dealer. The dealer inspected the vehicle, but were unable to correct the failure. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 157,000.

I smelled gas and loss of fuel. Gas leaking out from injector onto hot engine could cause fire. Had part replaced- fuel injectors #2 and 3. Now another is leaking. Have to take it in, but money is an object. *nm

The head gasket was leaking antifreeze which caused the vehicle to overheat. *jb.

Consumer noticed that the rear middle seat belt unlocked on its own. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The cause had not been determined. *ak

1995 sunfire, i bought this car in 1997. The brakes lock-up when i am driving and i have to stop a a corner or light. This usually only happens when or after it rains. It is very scary i almost lose control over the car.My head gaskets have been replaced twice. The engine gage rises almost to over heating when it is hotoutside, and the air does not work i have to get it charged every year. Is this car a lemon or what?*ak

Driver and passenger doors locked and unlocked for no apparent reason while driving. The door mechanism was the problem. Dealer was notified. *ak

1995 pontiac sunfire rear of car squats when braking i've had the brakes checked / adjusted numerous times nhtsa already has this listed as service bulletin 735018 i would like to add our vehicle to this complaint. *jb

Head gasket problem on a 1995 sunfire. Seems that this is a systemic problem on this engine. 2.2 liter. *nlm

Common OBD-II Error Codes

• P1810 [2] Transmission 4-Wheel Drive High Indicator Open Circuit
• P1815 [2] TFP Valve Position Switch Circuit/ Transmission 4-Wheel Drive Low Indicator Short Circuit To Battery
• P0300 [1] Random/Multiple Cylinder Misfire Detected
• P0301 [1] Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected
• P0302 [1] Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected
• P0303 [1] Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected
• P0304 [1] Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected