Just found out about recall about starter. Had fire (smoke) in steering wheel and entire electrical system not working right. Windows stuck half way, blinking lights in dash and had motor replaced, but very bad, due to sudden loss of oil and motor froze. Car is in destruction mode.

- Suffern, NY, USA

Head gasket problem on a 1995 Sunfire. Seems that this is a systemic problem on this engine. 2.2 liter.

- College Grove, TN, USA

Head gasket failure on my 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. When I had it repaired after not really driving it for two years because of this problem I was informed that this was a common occurrence with the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.

- Festus, MO, USA

When driving and speed reached 40 mph the car vibrates, when speed reached 60 mph it vibrates again. When decelerating after driving for a little while, and speed reached 10 mph (while decelerating) the car vibrates violently, then shuts off. When I restart the engine it runs noisily while still in park, then shuts off again when put in gear. I have to wait a minute or two before I start the car and put it in gear and it runs, until I decelerate again and the cycle starts over. I have had my head gasket repaired/replace by jay Pontiac in columbus Georgia at my expense because I receive the recall notice on the head gasket leak several years after the recall campaign was over. I have had my alternator repaired/replaced, transmission problems, etc. The dealer never sees any problems when he diagnoses my car on his computer & everytime he suggests what the problem is and I go broke paying to get it fixed, the problem remains. I am very fed up with Pontiac & GM & their dealers/service people who seem to know nothing of their products' failure. I need to know what the problem is with my car so I can get it fixed. I am also seeking to purchase a new vehicle and from the horrible experience I've been having with Pontiac & GM I am staying away from their products and advising everyone I know to stay away from them. I am at the point where the only automobile product I am interested in is foreign made. I understand you get what you pay for, but I don't understand a product having problems even the manufacturer can't figure out.

- Douglasville, GA, USA

The head gasket failed and antifreeze leaked onto the engine.

- Cheektowaga, NY, USA

Head gasket leaked coolant and was replaced at 44,941 miles. It started leaking again at 54,313 and had to be replaced. Pontiac won't cover it because the car is more than 7 years old and dealer won't cover it because it was more than one year when it had to be replaced the second time. What's the problem with this head gasket anyway??

- Williston Park, NY, USA

Consumer complained about head gasketproblems. Head gasket was leaking. Dealer was contacted, and stated that this was not a recall so there for they won't cover it..

- Woodbridge, NJ, USA

The antifreeze light illuminated, and the vehicle hesitated, consumer took the vehicle to the dealer and the problem was diagnosed as a bad head gasket.

- Woodridge, NJ, USA

The cylinder head gasket had to be replaced, consumer later found out that the part was defective and manufacturer would have fixed it free of charge, however consumer has not been able to get a response from manufacturer regarding reimbursement.

- Headland, AL, USA

There's a hesitation when braking, also, there's heavy white smoke coming from exhaust. Took to dealer, and dealer stated an oil leak was causing the problem.

- Cromwell, CT, USA

Head gasket has failed twice. The second failure at 77,000 miles. Nlm

- Glen Burnie, MD, USA

The first failure of the head gasket was on Aug 12, 1996 with 12,453 miles. Pontiac will not recall the 2.2 liter (iron) duke) engine, nor are they willing to replace the engine. The warranty states it will be covered for 7years/100,000 miles, but what happen after that"?" the head gaskets only last on the average for 15 months.

- Coopersville, MI, USA

The cylinder head gasket had to be replaced, consumer later found out that the part was defective and manufacturer would have fixed it free of charge, however consumer has not been able to get a response from manufacturer regarding reimbursement.

- Headland, AL, USA

In 1995 I bought my Pontiac Sunfire and scince I have had it I have had to put 3 head gaskets on it and one head the first 1 was replaced at 36,275 in 1998 and at that time they need to replace the pistons and rings do to this problem. The next time was IN2000 with 64,915 mile at that ime it was just the head gasket then the 3rd time they replaced the head gasket and the head which was caused by replacing the head gasket so many times this time I had to.

- Warren, MI, USA

Engine head gasket is losing antifreeze, consumer has to fill up every 2 weeks, and vehicle over heats.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

For more than a year my car has completely shut down. Fuses blow. I've had head gasket replaced, 2 clutches installed, and a new ignition module. Various other small problems. Mechanic does not know what to repair next. The most recent shut down occured on highway during rush hour traffic. Was towed home. Now sitting in driveway.

- Denver, CO, USA

Head gasket leaked, and was replaced at 87000 miles under special policy #98054. At 112,800 miles, head gasket failed again, and needs to be replaced again, this time not under warranty. This should be a recall, as the gaskets are obviously defective, and General Motors is very aware of this problem in these vehicles, according to the technical service bulletin.

- Detroit, MI, USA

Engine block is made out of cast iron and head is made out of aluminum, and they heat at different temperatures, causing head gasket to leak anti freeze. Pontiac issued special policy for this defect. Pontiac will not fix due to vehicle having over 100000 miles.

- Alexander, VA, USA

Coolant leak from head gasket.

- Milton, NH, USA

First head gasket failure at 34149 miles on 2/14/98.

- Amherst, NY, USA