NHTSA — Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
3 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Pontiac Sunfire brakes problems

brakes problem

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1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner Comments

problem #14

Mar 302001

Sunfire

  • miles

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

I was in accident at 45 mph. A vehicle turned in lane and stopped, I hit my brakes, and my vehicle did not slow. I hit his car and pushed it appx. 15 feet. I dropped it in neutral and that helped. The accident totaled my vehicle. I felt that the brakes did not function properly.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #13

Mar 302001

Sunfire

  • miles
I was in accident at 45 mph. A vehicle turned in lane and stopped, I hit my brakes, and my vehicle did not slow. I hit his car and pushed it appx. 15 feet. I dropped it in neutral and that helped. The accident totaled my vehicle. I felt that the brakes did not function properly.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #12

Jun 182001

Sunfire

  • miles
While driving about 55 mph accelerator got stuck, and the brakes could not stop vehicle. Consumer had to shift to neutral to control vehicle.

- Manito, IL, USA

problem #11

Nov 221999

Sunfire

  • miles

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

This car has been more trouble than it is worth. I have replaced the brakes and rotors twice already and need to replace them again already. I found out today that I have another craked head gasket, I replaced one two years ago just after I bought the car. The engine coolant light stays on most of the time even when the tank is full. I'm very frustrated!

- Kansas City, MO, USA

problem #10

Aug 021999

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti-lock brake system not working properly causing them to engage almost everytime vehicle stops or slows down. On other occasions the the brakes were applied and kicked in but did not stop the vehicle causing it to slide into an intersection. Nlm

- Sheboygan, WI, USA

problem #9

Mar 011998

Sunfire

  • miles
Tires completey exploded and eventually replaced the rims, and since the third time I have not had any problems with the tires. I had to have a complete set of brakes put on, which I had to pay for. I am now having to face paying over $1000 for a new transmission, the headlights had problems not even a month after I got the car. The radiator had a whole in it from a screw that came loose from under the hood and it was shot back up into the radiator, they goodwilled this.( dot number: )

- Oak Lawn, IL, USA

problem #8

Aug 011998

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Consumer has ABS brakes. While slowing down, brakes would not stop vehicle. Also causing stiffness in the steering column. Vehicle has been taken to dealers. Cause unknown.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

problem #7

Jan 201999

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
Coming to a stop, applying brakes lightly, the brakes will squeal and lock up. Dealer cannot determine what is causing defect.

- Lake Lotawana, MO, USA

problem #6

Jul 151998

(reported on)

Sunfire

  • miles
ABS brake failure.

- Pleasant H, IL, USA

problem #5

Oct 241997

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Anti lock brake system failed causing a vehicle collision.

- Potomac, MD, USA

problem #4

Dec 021997

Sunfire

  • miles

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

When making a panic stop the pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance, causing the vehicle to collide into a barrier. The dealer has been notified.

- Sterling Heigjts, MI, USA

problem #3

Oct 041997

Sunfire

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Owner applied brakes sudenly and the brakes did not function. The pedal went to the floor and car did not stop. Cause accident.

- Morristown, TN, USA

problem #2

Mar 061997

Sunfire

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When driving the vehicle or putting the vehicle in reverse the brakes will grab and squeak. Then when putting foot on the brakes to stop the vehicle, the vehicle will slide and the brakes will lock up.

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #1

Aug 071997

(reported on)

Sunfire 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission leakage; also noisy ABS brakes.

- El Paso, TX, USA

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