Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V036000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 03/01/2000 to 04/30/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 1415231 | 03/01/2004 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 01/27/2004 | 02/05/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain passenger vehicles. if the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. the fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. owner notification will begin on march 1, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. customers can also check their vehicle online by going to www.mygmlink.com and entering the vehicle's identification number. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Gm recall no. 04002.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 090903 | 09/09/2003 | 10005059 | The body control module (bcm) may set a false code of b3785. gm voicemail log. *tt | 01/28/2004 | |
| 01411 | 11/18/2003 | 10004215 | False code b3785. service vme. *tt | 11/21/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||||
| 02232004 | 02/23/2004 | 10013000 | If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the start position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts. *tt | 04/05/2005 | |
| 04122004 | 04/12/2004 | 10009214 | Ignition circuit thermal events, three phase safety recall 04002. gm voicemail express. *tt | 09/17/2004 | |
| 04002 | 05/12/2004 | 10007858 | Product safety recall ignition circuit thermal events. *mj | 07/13/2004 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 020604011 | 03/01/2002 | 634710 | Subject regarding revised diagnostic trouble code p0140. *tt | 10/07/2002 | |
| 250202 | 02/25/2002 | 627813 | Information regarding calibration to prevent false setting of diagnostic trouble code p0133. *yh | 02/25/2002 | |
| 010102 | 01/01/2002 | 627399 | Information regarding calibration to prevent false setting of dtc . *yh | 02/07/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||||
| 210602 | 06/21/2002 | 637259 | This service is regarding a wire routing issue that can lead to service engine soon lamp activation and various drivability concerns. *tt | 11/22/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||||
| 32 | 02/01/2001 | 623591 | Some vehicles with manual transmission may experience the illumination of the abs light when the transmission is placed in 2nd or 4th gear, visual inspection of the dbc7 wiring harness, with the transmission in 2nd or 4th gear, may reveal s | 10/29/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/2009 | 45750 | ||
| I too have a 2001 pontiac sunfire se 2.2 auto with about 58,000 miles on it. i bought this car in march of 2002 with only 14,937 miles on it. i had no problems with this car till november 2004 at 44,874 miles, when an 8 point buck ran into the left side front fender and damaged it, the hood, windshield, driver's door, roof, and back door while i was driving 55 mph. the car was repaired, then sat outside for about 4 1/2 years. had to install a new fuel pump and battery, then i started driving it again every day in november 2009. now i have no high beam headlights, lights are good. also, when i put the transmission into gear, the daytime running lights flash real fast about 7 or 8 times, then go out, and the service light comes on, but if i turn on the low beam headlights first, it is fine! service light goes out after car is turned off and restarted, until put back into gear with the headlights off! i have replaced the daytime running lights relay with a new one, but it still does the same thing, and if i leave the relay out, then when i turn on the headlights, one is normal and the other is real dim!! this has been an ongoing problem for about a year now. i thought it may be a problem stemming from the deer damage and repairs, but i see from all of the other comments on here from the past 9 or 10 years or so, that this seems to be a common problem with this car. would this be the turn signal/dimmer switch in the steering column causing all of these problems?? any ideas?? thank you!! | |||
| 06/15/2006 | 65000 | 15 | 02/10/2001 |
| Electrical system failure. under dash wire harness needs replacement. speedometer, tach and all other gauges failed. all safety and diagnostic lights come on ... reputable electronics repair shop diagnosed problem and cost to repair in excess $2,000. car not drivable, not able to sell, not able to be register in ny state. *nm | |||
| 10/05/2005 | 46600 | 1 | |
| Odometer display is visible when first starting car. as soon as you begin to drive, the odometer reading begins to flicker. does not appear to be giving an accurate reading either. shop stated that new dash assembly would have to be installed to correct issue since access to wiring was not possible. | |||
| 02/05/2005 | 144600 | 5 | |
| The traction light illuminated and then the vehicle shut off completely. the vehicle has been taken in for service, but the problem could not be duplicated. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| The transmission slips from manual 1st gear to 2nd. the mechanics have consulted with gm specialists and they believe it is an electrical problem. this problem is still unsolved. *jg | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upon pulling hood release latch inside the vehicle the hood failed to open to secondary latch. the mechanism was inoperative due to battery acid leaking onto hood release cable, corroding it. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 08/13/2002 | |||
| While traveling on highway turned turn signal on and headlights will come on intermittently. dealership is aware of problem.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 06/22/2001 | 5 | 06/01/2001 | |
| Car dies after backing, takes several times to start once in a while. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 64000 | 3 | 05/04/2002 |
| Continuation of odi 10093259: repeated inappropriate activation of pass lock 2 anti-theft system. the pass lock activates without warning resulting in stranding of motorist. gm denies defect in pass lock. however, dealer service manager states that, i know that it will happen someday, that i'll go to start my (gm product) and the passlock won't let me. the service manager stated that it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when (the defect occurs). the dlr refers to the problems with the system as an acceptable price to pay for having a theft prevention system. inappropriate activation of the passlock system is likely to result in incidental injuries to stranded motorists if the incident occurs in a high crime area. owners of vehicles equipped with passlock have no warning of pending failures which are expensive to repair. if the defect occurs while traveling far from one's home, the motorist would be stranded, quite possibly without the means to obtain repairs to continue their journey. gm service reps blame the failures on wear and tear of the ignition switch. however, this vehicle has been subject to recall for overvoltage damage to the switch. such overvoltages are also likely to damage components of the passlock system (i.e. the hall effect sensor) within the ignition switch.*ak | |||
| 09/14/2004 | 64000 | 3 | 05/05/2002 |
| Lock anti-theft system intermittently disables car. sometimes the system will reset itself. the last time it would not reset.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 11/21/2004 | 48547 | 1 | |
| Nhtsa recall campaign #04v036000; pontiac issued an ignition switch recall. this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although the consumer experienced the same problem as those vehicle's that caused the windshield to crack and 2700 hundred dollars worth of damage to the vehicle. the rear seat belts did not work. *sc *jb | |||
| 06/04/2004 | 30000 | 2 | |
| Consumer received recall 04v036000 concerning ignition switch. consumer complained that recall repairs were done once, but the problem recurred. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/20/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving or braking vehicle will cut off without warning and will not restart until several minutes later. *nlm | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 02/20/2008 | 84000 | 3 | |
| Have had the vehicle to the dealer a number of times (3) for multiple front end lighting system failures of various components. failure has always been linked to issues with the wiring harness. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| Prior to incident being reported, a burning rubber odor could be detected while standing beside vehicle after normal operation. then, on 04-jan-2002, vehicle was parked for approximately 20 minutes when a neighbor informed owner there was a fire underneath the car. owner started vehicle and moved vehicle away from the fire, leaves were burning. consumer noticed that a long cable attached to front-axle was dangling from undercarriage, and was charred in middle from the fire. an inspector from manufacturer examined vehicle and informed consumer there was no problem with car. manufacturer refused to provide consumer with a copy of the report. please provide any additional information / documentation. *ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 01/04/2002 | 1 | 06/07/2001 | |
| After being driven, vehicle will smell like rubber burning on outside. while parked, vehicle caught on fire. dealer contacted. *ak *jb | |||