Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 4615 | 10023171 | Abs pump running when not needed. *nj | 10/31/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||||
| 04152004 | 04/15/2004 | 10009220 | Vehicles may set anyone or a combination of front-wheel speed sensor anti-lock brake system codes as intermittent or hard failures. gm voicemail express. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| 00966 | 01/01/2004 | 00966A | 10007816 | Anti-lock braking system (abs) front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 07/12/2004 |
| 00966B | 01/01/2004 | 10007293 | Abs front wheel speed codes - jumper harness. *tt | 06/09/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 970801735026 | 08/01/1997 | 54419 | Comment that the abs light is on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) 46 and 86 set as current or history. *yc | 04/07/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 000524001 | 04/01/2000 | 613590 | Information regarding snow intrusion into rear drum brake assemblies. **mr | 07/25/2000 | |
| 735018 | 01/01/1998 | 600221 | Comments that the rear brakes may drag/heat up or rear of car is squatting due to aggressive rear brake. *yc | 04/29/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 02/22/2011 | 188300 | ||
| 1996 pontiac sunfire 2.2l. rear right brake locks. causes the car to shudder and difficult to stop. this also causes the abs and brake light to illuminate on the dash. brakes have been replaced. possible failure to stop is the greatest concern. this may lead to accident. | |||
| 05/29/2003 | 08/10/1998 | ||
| -the horn on 1996 pontiac sunfire has quit working and been repaired three times. the people at the shop said that it was getting wet apparently everytime i went through water because of it being pointed downward. -the muffler has been fixed three times -there are more that i can not remeber right off hand -their is an electrical problem with the whole car. the light on the radio time and staion display has not worked since i bought it, the driver's rear door light has not come on, the passenger rear window lets down but will not let up when needed since right after i got the car, the lights in the dashboard go on and off without even being touched, while riding down the road, the widshield wipers will just come on without being turned on and then stop halfway down impairing vision, the passenger rear tail light blows all of the time, it has never stayed with a bulb that works, etc. -the valve cover gasket leaks and has leaked since i got it -the gas light will not tell you when you are running low on fuel -the radio will eat your tapes since i got the carthe transmission has been replace on the car with less than 80,000 miles on it -the rack and pinion had to be replaced a few years ago along with the complete brake system the power steering has leaked fluid and will stop turning in the middle of a turn. i have almost wrecked on it sveral times because of it and the brakes. -the air conditioning compressor works when it gets ready to if even then and has always done that. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 3 | |||
| When applying brakes the vehicle shakes excessively. brake rotors have been grounded down 3 times, and still have the same defect. dealer says it's no defect.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 160000 | 1 | |
| February 2007 had vehicle serviced and was told rear calipers needed replacement. work was completed totaling $875. within a week, the brakes locked, causing the vehicle to skid and failure to stop. nearly hit a pedestrian in cross walk at 20 mph. returned to service, was told adjustments needed to the abs brakes system. service completed. 4 weeks later the vehicles brake system locked up and a grinding noise occurred. returned for service, pads replaced, brakes adjusted per the mechanic. 3 months have passed now and now the abs brake light illuminates periodically and now within three months of replacement of the brake pads and adjustments to the abs system, i again notice the vehicle veering right when applying the brakes and the rear brakes tend to lock at speeds of 20 to 35 mph with a light scrapping and/or grinding noise again. the mechanic informed me they have completed and repaired the brakes to the vehicle specifications and cannot service ore repair it any further. after further research, it appears several others have had the same problem or incident occur, unfortunately resulting in a crash. i am requesting a further investigation to be completed on the gm abs systems for this vehicle. brakes should not have to be repaired or replaced 3 times in a two year time span. there is definitely something wrong with the assembly or design of this abs system. i have replaced the rotors, brake pads, calipers on this vehicle totaling nearly $2,000. i must commute to work on two major freeways in los angeles, which if an abs failure occurs, could result in a crash with severe or fatal injuries to myself and/or passengers in the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 1 | ||
| 1996 pontiac sunfire brakes failed while attempting to stop vehicle. *ts the consumer ran off the road and struck a wooden gate. *jb | |||
| 03/16/1997 | 2 | 06/04/1996 | |
| Brakes failed to stop vehicle when applied, brakes then kicked in and vehicle stopped suddenly. both times conditions were dry and sunny. on rainy days brakes feel squishy and extra effort is required to stop vehicle. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/12/2007 | 2 | 12/13/2006 | |
| I had the fuel pump replaced on this vehicle in december 2006. i have been given information indicating this pump is in the suspect group of pumps covered by the delphi recall number 07e-015. i contacted the number listed, and was told that since someone else had entered information on the vin that they will not tell me anything. they refused to tell me how to have the inspection or reimbursement done. this vehicle was wrecked by my daughter in march 2006, and there is an ongoing investigation of the abs system also.*ak | |||
| 03/05/1999 | |||
| The abs braking system malfunctioned. there was no braking ability and had noises which caused an accident. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 5 | 06/01/1996 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 06/16/1998 | 5 | 02/01/1996 | |
| Anti lock brakes actiuate too quickly and experience extended stopping distances almost resulting in accidents. | |||
| 02/02/1997 | |||
| Abs brake problems; the abs brakes lock up on wet pavement or when trying to break quickly, causing the vehicle to go into a skid. taken to dealership several times. the dealer is not able to correct the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/05/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1996 | |
| Anti lock brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision. | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. dealer says brake pads had exccesive wear. *ak | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 1 | 03/01/1996 | |
| Anti-lock brakes failed, causing tires to lock-up/skid, and lose traction. | |||
| 02/02/1997 | 2 | 02/24/1996 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 02/05/1997 | 1 | 02/24/1996 | |
| Abs brakes failed to operate when the brakes were applied, resulting in an accident/injuries. *ak | |||
| 02/05/1997 | 02/24/1996 | ||
| Driver noticed that when brake pedal was depressed the vehicle would vibrate. rotors were found to be warped and were replaced. approximately three months later, on wet road conditions, the abs failed allowing vehicle to crash. | |||
| 07/12/1996 | |||
| Failure of the rear abs brakes, when driving on wet pavement the rear brakes get wet, causing the brake pedal to get hard/ brakes fade away, resulting in extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| While driving experienced abs failure, when upon applying brake notice loud grinding noise and on wet pavement while making attempt to slow/stop pedal went to floor, no prior warning.*ak | |||
| 06/20/1996 | |||
| Abs braking system malfunctioned, locking wheels up, resulting in an accident. vehicle was serviced 3 times at dealer before the accident.*ak | |||
| 01/12/1996 | 1 | 09/19/1995 | |
| Driving onto ramp, braked to make right turn, vehicle suddenly accelerated across 3 lanes of traffic, vehicle hit guardrail, kept straight. *ak *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Brake make clicking sound when they are applied in a sudden stop. | |||
| 1 | 03/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes seem to lose a tremendous amount of effectiveness when it is raining. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 12/23/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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. *sb | |||
| When applying the brakes the pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. dealer says brake pads had exccesive wear. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/26/1996 | 5 | 06/01/1996 | |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1998 | 2 | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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. *sb | |||
| 08/06/1996 | 1 | 08/06/1996 | |
| Horn assembly volume is very low. in an emergency it will be impossible for one to hear the horn. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak horn was replaced by dealer due to it sounding distorted. front brake rotors out of round and were replaced. *slc | |||
| 02/02/1997 | 2 | 02/24/1996 | |
| 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. *ak | |||