NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Foundation Components: Disc: Rotor Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1996 Pontiac Sunfire brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 261996

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have constant problems with this vehicle. Major difficulty stopping when pavement is wet. My complet brake and rotors have been replaced on at least 3 occasions. I've also had problems with leaks, right rear window has been replaced. Problems with vibration when at a standstill, almost losing power. Smell of gas fumes. Problems with the transmission.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

problem #3

Dec 231998

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed the consumer is having problems with the throttle cable which is causing the pedal to stick, and when applying the accelerator the vehicle isn't getting any speed. There was no prior warning. *akthe vehicle experienced total loss of the throttle almost causing an accident, the problem with vehicle was recall but the consumes vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. The vehicle vibrates while braking due to warped rotors, the right front seatbelt was twisted, front brake pads were replaced.

- Martinsburg, WV, USA

problem #2

Aug 061996

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Horn assembly volume is very low. In an emergency it will be impossible for one to hear the horn. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Horn was replaced by dealer due to it sounding distorted. Front brake rotors out of round and were replaced.

- Hawthron Woods, IL, USA

problem #1

Feb 021997

Sunfire

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Applied brakes with general pressure, realized vehicle not slowing down, applied more pressure, brakes immediately locked up, no warning, 4 months prior dealer replaced warped rotors; loss control, crashed into rear of a van; vehicle totaled.

- Great Mills, MD, USA

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