1996 PONTIAC Sunfire

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

10 Recalls for 1996 PONTIAC Sunfire

Recall Date Component Summary
1998-02-17 INTERIOR LIGHTING

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE INTERIOR LAMPS TO COME ON UNEXPECTEDLY WHILE THE VEHICLES ARE BEING DRIVEN. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 101, “CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS.”

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL RUN A DIAGNOSTIC TEST ON THE LAMP CONTROL MODULE AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE IT.

1996-12-17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

THE FRONT AND/OR REAR HAZARD WARNING LAMPS (FOUR-WAY FLASHERS) DO NOT FLASH WHEN THE HAZARD SWITCH IS ACTIVATED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

DEALERS OR VEHICLE OWNERS WILL INSPECT FOR PROPER FUNCTION OF THE HAZARD WARNING LAMPS. IF NECESSARY, DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HAZARD LAMP SWITCH.

1995-10-23 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE COULD HAVE BEEN KINKED DURING ASSEMBLY CAUSING HIGH ACCELERATOR PEDAL EFFORT, STICKING ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE, OR A BROKEN ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ACCELERATOR CONTROL CABLE ASSEMBLY.

2008-10-17 STEERING

DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN’S “OE SOLUTIONS” BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #’S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE “NAPA” BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #’S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE.

Remedy:

DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492.

2007-02-26 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERSED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY (IDLE ROUGH AND/OR STALL) DUE TO AN OVERLY RICH FUEL BLEND OR THE VEHICLE’S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CARBON CANISTER MAY LEAK FUEL.

Remedy:

DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443.

2006-03-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy:

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

2002-11-04 STEERING:RACK AND PINION

CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MINI VANS HAVE LOWER PINION BEARINGS IN THE POWER RACK AND PINION ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE RETAINER TABS WERE NOT CRIMPED PROPERLY. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. 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 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

2002-03-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. 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 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537.

1998-12-15 SUSPENSION:REAR

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FASTENERS.

1998-06-29 AIR BAGS | AIR BAGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG’S SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE, AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR IN A LOW SPEED CRASH OR WHEN AN OBJECT STRIKES THE FLOOR PAN.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE.

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5 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1996 PONTIAC Sunfire

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12 air conditioning/heat
2011-05-12 exhaust/emission
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12 engine

230 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1996 PONTIAC Sunfire

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Date Component  
2016-09-13 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10906226
2015-05-20 AIR BAGS | SEATS | STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 10717454
2013-05-31 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10514559
2011-06-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE:BODY | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10405944
2011-02-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10384013
2009-10-06 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10286427
2009-03-22 STEERING | STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10262706
2009-03-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10262702
2008-09-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10240905
2008-06-19 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10231598
2008-06-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10232546
2008-03-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10220539
2007-10-14 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10205618
2007-08-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10199290
2007-04-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 10187990
2007-04-10 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10187960
2007-03-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10184575
2007-01-22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10179424
2007-01-05 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10177956
2005-12-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10146489
2005-08-19 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
ODI Number: 10129872
2005-06-20 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10127927
2005-04-07 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 10116526
2004-09-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 10090239
2004-07-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10081603
2004-05-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10073260
2004-01-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10070415
2004-04-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10065566
2004-04-13 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10066074
2004-03-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10062663
2004-01-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
ODI Number: 10052526
2003-11-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10048886
2003-12-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10049089
2004-01-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10050011
2003-08-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10037805
2003-09-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10037080
2003-08-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10026652
2003-08-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10027189
2003-05-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | INTERIOR LIGHTING | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SEATS:MID/REA
ODI Number: 10020716
2003-03-31 STEERING
ODI Number: 10014736
2003-07-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10011186
2003-02-25 TIRES
ODI Number: 10009232
2003-03-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10011967
2003-02-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | PARKING BRAKE | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10005642
2003-02-13 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10007354
2003-02-09 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10005566
2003-02-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10006266
2003-01-06 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
ODI Number: 10002081
2003-01-02 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
ODI Number: 10001805
2002-11-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8022433
2002-10-15 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 8020761
2002-10-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8020562
2002-10-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8020872
2002-08-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8016647
2002-06-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8012472
2002-05-28 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8010557
2002-07-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8013831
2002-05-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8010096
2002-07-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8013374
2002-04-22 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 8008161
2002-04-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 8006682
2002-04-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8007345
2002-05-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8009091
2002-03-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8005445
2002-02-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8004768
2002-03-12 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8005428
1996-07-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 987006
1996-07-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 987159
1996-03-18 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 980869
1996-02-29 SUSPENSION:FRONT | SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 979921
1996-03-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 980955
1995-11-22 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 975328
2001-10-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 897232
2001-03-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 882726
2001-04-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 885557
2000-08-31 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 869260
2000-08-17 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 868053
2000-10-02 STEERING
ODI Number: 872023
2000-06-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 864084
2000-04-10 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 859955
1999-10-08 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 850335
1999-09-15 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 847769
1999-09-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 848492
1999-07-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 843628
1999-07-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 843621
1999-08-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 844386
1999-07-16 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 842501
1999-07-08 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 841904
1999-06-22 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 840832
1999-05-26 INTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 838491
1999-04-07 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 836575
1998-12-30 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 832854
1999-01-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 833999
1998-08-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 826903
1998-09-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 827991
1998-08-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 827252
1998-07-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 825427
1998-06-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 824363
1998-06-04 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
ODI Number: 823985
1998-06-15 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 824284
1998-01-09 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 823377
1998-04-21 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 822195
1998-05-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 823196
1997-07-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 814589
1997-07-29 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 814528
1997-10-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 817518
1997-01-07 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 807194
1996-12-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 805919
1997-05-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 810851
1997-02-06 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER
ODI Number: 808739
1997-02-28 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 809542
1996-09-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 801925
1996-09-09 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 800026
1996-12-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 804786
1996-10-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 803582
1996-08-16 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 800949
1996-08-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 800515
2002-11-30 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 770267
1998-08-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 780346
2002-08-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:SWITCH
ODI Number: 766159
2002-06-30 AIR BAGS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 763671
2002-04-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 760451
2002-04-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 760450
2002-04-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 760449
2002-04-03 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 760174
2002-03-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 759711
2002-02-22 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 758503
2002-01-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 756686
2001-11-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 754873
2001-08-17 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 750685
2001-08-24 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 751043
2001-03-07 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 742039
2001-01-30 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 740142
2000-10-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 734432
2000-09-06 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | INTERIOR
ODI Number: 730413
2000-08-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 727558
2000-06-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 724715
2000-06-30 SUSPENSION:FRONT:MACPHERSON STRUT
ODI Number: 724797
2000-04-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 721425
2000-04-04 SEATS
ODI Number: 721028
2000-02-21 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 719036
2000-02-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 719178
1999-12-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
ODI Number: 716673
1999-10-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 714099
1999-10-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 713677
1999-09-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 712291
1999-08-19 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 710194
1999-08-20 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 710283
1999-08-14 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 709988
1999-07-06 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 708267
1999-06-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 707339
1999-05-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 706608
1999-03-13 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 704389
1999-02-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 703502
1999-02-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 703462
1999-03-03 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
ODI Number: 703970
1999-01-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 701878
1999-01-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
ODI Number: 702248
1997-04-10 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 603007
1997-04-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
ODI Number: 602902
1997-04-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 602902
1997-04-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 602902
1997-04-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 602902
1997-04-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 603158
2002-04-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 565468
2002-04-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 565468
2002-04-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 565311
2000-11-09 TIRES | TIRES
ODI Number: 558994
2000-10-03 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 555532
2000-07-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 553117
1997-02-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 546697
1999-08-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 547744
1999-05-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 545466
1999-02-08 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 543763
1999-02-08 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
ODI Number: 543763
1999-02-08 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
ODI Number: 543763
1999-02-08 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 543754
1998-08-10 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 539609
1998-09-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-01 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 539537
1998-09-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 539694
1998-09-01 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 540465
1998-09-01 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
ODI Number: 540464
1998-06-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 537136
1998-05-12 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 535308
1998-06-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 536384
1998-05-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 535784
1998-03-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 533081
1998-03-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ODI Number: 533081
1998-03-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 533081
1998-03-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 533081
1998-03-25 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
ODI Number: 533081
1998-03-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 533081
1998-04-25 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
ODI Number: 534789
1998-04-20 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 534528
1998-04-22 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 534457
1998-03-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 532912
1998-03-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 532912
1998-03-09 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 532552
1998-03-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 532805
1997-12-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 526038
1997-11-04 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 524368
1997-08-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 522640
1997-09-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
ODI Number: 522825
1997-09-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 522825
1997-09-24 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 522415
1997-07-15 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
ODI Number: 519436
1997-04-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 516596
1997-03-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 514821
1996-10-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 509830
1998-12-01 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 831500
1997-10-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 524100
1997-10-28 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:SHIFT PATTERN INDICATOR
ODI Number: 524100
1997-10-28 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 524100
1997-10-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
ODI Number: 524100
1996-04-24 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 504004
1996-05-23 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 504812
1996-07-03 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 505935
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3 Investigations for 1996 PONTIAC Sunfire

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
1998-01-23 1998-07-31 AIR BAGS
2002-01-03 2002-03-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003-10-14 2004-01-30 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

87 Service Alerts for 1996 PONTIAC Sunfire

Date Description
2019-12-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-12-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-11-22 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-11-22 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-09-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2019-02-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-09-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-31 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-31 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2018-05-31 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-03-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-12-04 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-10-23 353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2015-10-23 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2017-02-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-02-01 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

COMMENTS ON THE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER SHOWING WEAR OR PERMANENT DAMAGE. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003-11-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

NEUTRAL FLARE AND/OR RPM FLARE WHILE IN DRIVE, NO 1-2 UPSHIFT, SERVICE ENGINE SOON (SES) LIGHT ILLUMINATED, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P1810, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1815 SET. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2002-12-01 100000 POWER TRAIN

ENGINEERING CHANGES TO THE VALVE BODY, PRESSURE REGULATOR VALVE, 2-3 ACCUMULATOR VALVE AND BORE FOR 2002-2003 MODEL YEAR 4T45E TRANSAXLES AND SUBSEQUENT OVERHAUL PROCEDURES WHICH AFFECT 1995-2001 MODEL YEAR TRANSAXLES. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-01-01 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999-05-01 150000 SEAT BELTS

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN THAT THE FRONT SEAT SHOULDER BELT PLASTIC COVER WILL NOT STAY SNAPPED IN PLACE ON COUPE MODELS ONLY. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-09-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

COMMENTS THAT A METALLIC NOISE OR COLD RAP HEARD ON COLD EXHAUST SYSTEM. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-04-15 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

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

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-04-01 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

SCUFFED INTERIOR QUARTER TRIM PANELS ON CONVERTIBLE TOPS (ADD LOOP FASTENER TAPE/RE-STAKE REINFORCEMENT/ADD LOOP FASTENER). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-01-01 127000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS

RECALL 96V-250 – GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED THAT CERTAIN 1995 AND 1996 J AND N MODEL VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT – THESE VEHICLES MAY EXHI

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE WILL NOT MOVE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TRANSMISSION MAY SHOW OVER FULL. P90 4T40E 4T45E NO MOVEMENT DRIVE OR REVERSE. CONVERTER MAY BE EMPTY OF FLUID. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-11-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

COMMENTS OF A RATTLE NOISE UNDER THE HOOD OR INSTRUMENT PANEL AREA. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-11-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

VARIOUS AREAS OF THE VEHICLE CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER SHOWS WEAR OR PERMANENT DAMAGE. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-01-01 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

FRONT SUSPENSION STEER NOISE SMOOTH ROAD TURNS. *MR

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2000-04-27 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES EXHIBITING SYMPTONS RESULTING IN THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. **MR

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999-05-01 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

CONDITIONS WITH WATER LEAK AT FRONT HEADER. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999-10-01 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

ON SOME CONVERTIBLE MODELS, THE DOOR RATTLES WHEN CLOSING. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXHIBITING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, AND P0304 INDICATING ENGINE MISFIRE CONDITIONS. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-06-01 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

SUBJECT REGARDING REVISED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) REPLACEMENT. NLM

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2005-10-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999-04-01 220000 SEATS

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS A BULGE IN THE MATERIAL ON THE TOP BACKSIDE OF EITHER FRONT BUCKET SEAT. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003-02-27 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

INOPERATIVE MANUAL OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR(S). *TT *JB

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

100000 POWER TRAIN

4T40E OR 4T45E WILL NOT SHIFT NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-10-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

040000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

ABS PUMP RUNNING WHEN NOT NEEDED. *NJ

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-10-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

COMMENTS THAT THE DECK LID WILL NOT OPEN WHEN THE INTERIOR REMOTE RELEASE HANDLE IS PULLED. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-02-01 221200 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER

RATTLE/SQUEAK FROM PASSENGER (RIGHT) SIDE OF REAR FOLDING SEATBACK AREA (REPOSITION RIGHT HAND FRAME ARM). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-01-01 105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

LEAK IN THE AXLE SEAL AREA (SHORTEN VENT HOSE). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-01-01 330000 INTERIOR LIGHTING

INTERIOR DOME LIGHT STAYS ON ALL THE TIME (REROUTE WIRE HARNESS). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-12-01 022000 SUSPENSION:REAR

PRODUCT RECALL CAMPAIGN TO REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FASTENERS ON VEHICLES HAVING A CONDITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS BREAKING. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2004-01-01 046300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

ABS FRONT WHEEL SPEED CODES – JUMPER HARNESS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2000-09-15 010000 STEERING

THIS MESSAGE CONCERNS VEHICLES EXHIBITING A CLUNK NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CUSTOMERS MAY STATE THAT A CLUNK NOISE IS HEARD WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999-12-01 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-12-01 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON LEAKAGE OF A FEW DROPS OF COOLANT AFTER PARKING THEIR VEHICLE. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-04-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SERVICE ENGINE NOW LIGHT ON OR A NO-START CONDITION. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-04-01 220000 SEATS

SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-04-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLATTERING NOISE AT IDLE SPEED ORIGINATING FROM THE TIMING CHAIN AND FRONT COVER AREA. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-04-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT THAT A METALLIC NOISE OR

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2003-09-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING 1988-2004 CHEVROLET AND GMC LI

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2000-03-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

GENERAL MOTORS HAS DECIDED TO CONDUCT A VOLUNTARY EMISSION CAMPAIGN INVOLVING VEHICLES EXHIBITING SYMPTOMS RESULTING IN THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1999-09-01 135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

CONCERNS WITH THE LEFT HAND MANUAL MIRROR NOT ADJUSTING WHEN THE ADJUSTMENT LEVER IS MOVED. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-09-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

A RATTLE COMING FROM THE DOOR(S) WHEN THE DOOR WINDOW GLASS IS LOWERED. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-10-29 122000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

CUSTOMER CONCERN OF PREMATURE FOG LAMP FAILURE. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-01-01 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

COMMENTS THAT THE REAR BRAKES MAY DRAG/HEAT UP OR REAR OF CAR IS SQUATTING DUE TO AGGRESSIVE REAR BRAKE. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-03-01 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-03-01 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

LEFT HAND MIRROR DOES NOT ADJUST WHEN ADJUSTMENT LEVER IS MOVED (ADJUST LEVER TO ALIGN WITH LEVER SLIDE). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-04-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE STALL AT COLD START, ROUGH IDLE, OIL FILTER EXPANSION, HIGH OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE MISFIRE DTC’S (REPLACE OIL PUMP WITH IMPROVED PRESS RELIEF VALVE BORE). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-02-01 101000 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

DELAY ENGAGEMENT INTO DRIVE AFTER COLD SOAK (REPLACE WITH REVISED FORWARD CLUTCH HOUSING ASSEMBLY COMPLETE). *TW

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-03-01 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

AIR LEAKING FROM I/P VENTS IN HEATER OR DEFROST MODES (REPLACE MODE VALVE VACUUM ACTUATOR; ADD CLIP TO HVAC MODULE CASE). *AK

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1998-06-01 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

COMMENTS THAT A METALLIC NOISE ON COLD EXHAUST SYSTEMS. *TT

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

1997-11-01 220000 SEATS

COMMENTS THAT THE SEAT BELT LATCH SLIDES TO THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR SLEEVE. *YC

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2001-05-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY WANT TO TOW THEIR VEHICLE BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE WITH ALL FOUR TIRES ONT HE GROUND. THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION REGARDING RECREATIONAL (DINGHY) TOWING FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES INCLUDING THE 1996 THROUGH 2000 TOYOTA C

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2000-04-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLES EXHIBIT SYMPTOMS RESULTING IN THE ILLUMINATION OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT OR THE ENGINE RUNNING ROUGH (INSPECTION, CLEAN/REPLACE AND SEAL PCM, AND INSTALL PROTECTIVE PCM SHIELD ASSEMBLY). *MJS

Click to view a copy of the full alert on NHTSA's website (select "Manufacturer Communication")

2000-04-07 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

INFORMATION REGARDING ADDITIONAL CORRECTIONS FROM PRIVIOUS CAMPAIGN 99088, CONDITIONS THAT CONCERN ROUGH RUNNING ENGINE AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATION. MJS

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1999-08-01 020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO FRONT AND / OR REAR STABILIZER SHAFT SQUAWK / SQUEAK NOISE. *TT

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1998-12-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

REAR COMPARTMENT (TRUNK) LID LATCH DIFFICULT TO UNLOCK / OPEN. *YC

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1997-03-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE KNOCK, RATTLE OR TAP NOISE FROM THE ENGINE BEFORE THE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING

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2000-04-01 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

INFORMATION REGARDING SNOW INTRUSION INTO REAR DRUM BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. **MR

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2000-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY EXPERIENCE A FAILURE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET LEADING TO EXTERNAL COOLANT LEAKS FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET TO ENGINE BLOCK JOINT. **MR

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1997-08-01 036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

COMMENT THAT THE ABS LIGHT IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC’S) 46 AND 86 SET AS CURRENT OR HISTORY. *YC

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2000-06-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

EXHIBITING A RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM GLOVE BOX DOOR OR KEY LOCK CYLINDER. *TT

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2000-06-01 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

EXPERIENCING A RATTLE / SQUEAK IN RIGHT SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL OR RIGHT FRONT DOOR TRIM PANEL SCRATCHED OR RIGHT SIDE END OF INSTRUMENT PANEL CONTACTING DOOR TRIM PANEL. *TT

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2003-09-01 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

MIRROR VIBRATES AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. *TT

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2005-03-01 135200 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

LEFT OUTSIDE BREAKAWAY MIRROR INOPERATIVE. *TT UPDATE. *TT

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1998-07-01 162900 STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

CONVERTIBLE TOP COVER SHOWS WEAR OR PERMANENT DAMAGE IN VARIOUS AREAS. YD

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1997-07-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

INFORMATION CONCERNING ENGINE KNOCK/RATTLE OR TAP NOISE BEFORE ENGINE HAS REACHED OPERATING TEMPERATURE OR UNDER LIGHT LOAD CONDITIONS AT OPERATING TEMPERATURE (REPLACE PISTON AND/OR ROD ASSEMBLIES). AK

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1997-02-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

VARIOUS INFORMATION REGARDING OVERNIGHT COLD SOAK CONDITIONS. *YC

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1996-12-01 063100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL

INTERMITTENT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0107 MAP SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE (PCM FLASH CALIBRATION) *TW

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1996-12-01 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

COOLANT LOSS, VISIBLE COOLANT LEAKAGE, LOW COOLANT LAMP ON OR COOLANT ODOR CAUSED BY COOLANT LEAKAGE. *TW

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1996 PONTIAC Sunfire

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