NHTSA — Electrical System: Ignition: Switch Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,286 miles

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1996 Pontiac Sunfire electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Comments

problem #7

Oct 122002

Sunfire

  • 156,000 miles

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The ignition switch had a short circuit which caused the vehicle not to start. After the ignition was repaired it still didn't work properly. The head light (high and low beams) failed. The horn failed. The wiper failed.

- Amite, LA, USA

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problem #6

Aug 212001

Sunfire

  • miles
Consumer recieved recall notice 02008-S pertaining to the ignition switch. Consumer had repairs done at another facility and is requesting reimbursement of monies paid.

- Miami, FL, USA

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problem #5

Jul 012001

Sunfire

  • miles
Consumers son tried to start the vehicle, which would not turn over. The key switch continued to try starting resulting in an ignition fire. Taken to dealer and repaired. Consumer received a recall notice(02V070000) about the ignition switch defect. Consumer would like reimbursement of monies paid.

- Belleville, MI, USA

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problem #4

Jul 102002

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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While waiting for recall 02V070000 parts, ignition switch caused vehicle to catch on fire..

- Troy, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 072002

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle would not restart after being turned off 1 minute. Vehicle restarted involuntarily when key was turned to lock position. Vehicle repeated the same. It was driven for 7 minutes, and after it was turned off it failed to restart. Recalled NHTSA 02-V-070-000/ manufacturers recall 02008 concerning ignition. Responded for appointment.

- Hickory, NC, USA

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problem #2

Jan 012002

Sunfire

  • miles
NHTSA recall 02-V-070-000/ manufacturer's recall 02008 while going 55-60mph black smoke was coming from exhaust and vehicle stalled. Guages on dashboard read normal. General Motors indicated that problem had to be repaired to determine cause. Consumer was in an accident that totaled vehicle.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #1

Jul 171996

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
When driving on four occasions the car stalled,

- New Fairfiel, CT, USA

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