1997 PONTIAC Sunfire

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

9 Recalls for 1997 PONTIAC Sunfire

Recall Date Component Summary
1997-06-28 WHEELS:SPACE SAVER WHEEL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT RIMS. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED, THE BEAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE RIM CAUSING A RAPID LOSS OF AIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, “TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.”

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIM ON THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO USE THE SPARE TIRE UNTIL THE RIM HAS BEEN REPLACED.

1998-02-25 STRUCTURE:BODY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MIS-LOCATED WELDS AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LEFT ROCKER PANEL INNER REINFORCEMENT AND THE BODY SIDE RING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, “SIDE DOOR STRENGTH.”

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, PLACE FIVE WELDS BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PANELS AND APPLY PRIMER AND TOPCOAT FINISH MATERIALS.

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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Date Component  
2006-06-15 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10159944
2015-01-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10678592
2014-07-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 10607304
2012-07-24 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10467573
2012-02-25 STEERING
ODI Number: 10449288
2010-12-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10373531
2009-09-14 TIRES
ODI Number: 10283884
2008-09-11 STEERING
ODI Number: 10241864
2008-06-20 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ODI Number: 10231846
2008-05-14 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10227820
2008-04-01 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10223014
2007-12-17 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10212130
2007-09-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10203383
2007-07-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10196584
2007-03-23 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10186002
2007-04-05 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
ODI Number: 10187093
2007-02-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10182664
2006-12-27 STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 10177064
2006-10-30 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10172140
2006-06-15 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10159944
2006-02-20 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10150667
2006-02-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10149526
2005-05-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10118824
2005-04-13 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10116848
2005-03-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10113564
2005-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10108351
2005-01-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10107755
2004-12-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10103380
2004-12-05 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10102187
2004-10-18 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10097336
2004-10-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10097139
2004-07-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10081248
2004-06-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10079806
2004-07-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10080590
2004-05-25 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 10074207
2004-03-16 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10063258
2004-02-17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10058359
2004-02-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | PARKING BRAKE | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10057474
2004-02-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | PARKING BRAKE
ODI Number: 10056448
2004-01-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10055237
2004-02-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10051926
2004-01-08 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10053691
2004-03-03 STEERING
ODI Number: 10053962
2003-12-23 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
ODI Number: 10051991
2004-01-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10052893
2003-12-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10050327
2003-10-11 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10041633
2003-10-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
ODI Number: 10043399
2003-09-22 STEERING:COLUMN
ODI Number: 10040266
2003-06-17 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10026436
2003-10-27 STEERING
ODI Number: 10026967
2003-07-07 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM
ODI Number: 10025512
2003-06-09 SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 10021293
2003-04-28 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10017355
2003-04-21 STEERING
ODI Number: 10017257
2003-04-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10017225
2003-04-02 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10011759
2003-03-19 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10011332
2003-03-17 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10009730
2003-03-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
ODI Number: 10011948
2003-03-18 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10011947
2003-02-27 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10009498
2003-02-24 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 10009069
2003-03-04 STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK
ODI Number: 10008377
2003-02-14 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10007424
2003-02-06 STEERING
ODI Number: 10006694
2003-02-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10005569
2003-02-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10008101
2003-02-03 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10006262
2003-02-19 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10008692
2003-01-08 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10000815
2003-01-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10003455
2002-11-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8022243
2002-11-05 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 8022181
2002-10-18 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8021146
2002-10-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 8021141
2002-10-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY
ODI Number: 8020362
2002-09-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 8019175
2002-08-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8017168
2002-10-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 8020533
2002-10-02 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 8020069
2002-05-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 8010259
2002-05-20 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8010163
2002-04-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8008134
2002-04-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 8008132
2002-05-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
ODI Number: 8009198
2002-04-23 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 8008432
2002-04-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8007642
2002-02-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 8004494
2002-03-18 SEATS
ODI Number: 8005853
2002-04-15 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 8007577
2002-03-20 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 8006059
2001-12-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 8000992
2001-09-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 895881
2001-10-05 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 897398
2001-05-11 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 888054
2001-06-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 890959
2001-02-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 880686
2001-01-31 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 879509
2000-11-20 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 875210
2000-05-01 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 861174
2000-07-11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
ODI Number: 865244
2000-06-22 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 864083
2000-02-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | STEERING
ODI Number: 856435
2000-04-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 860010
1999-11-01 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 852327
1999-09-14 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:LINKAGES
ODI Number: 847726
1999-09-22 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 848440
1999-04-16 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 836803
1999-04-05 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 836459
1998-11-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 831151
1999-01-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 833746
1998-12-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 831721
1999-02-10 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 834688
1998-08-21 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 827052
1998-09-23 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 828129
1998-08-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 827229
1999-02-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 827180
1998-06-15 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 824301
1998-07-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 825709
1998-07-30 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ODI Number: 826052
1998-07-29 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 826024
1998-03-24 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 821649
1997-12-11 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 819913
1998-05-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 823065
1998-02-03 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 820327
1998-01-22 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 820286
1997-10-06 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 816894
1997-10-23 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 817516
1997-10-16 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 817170
1997-01-21 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 807940
1997-02-12 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 807504
1997-02-26 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 807285
1999-08-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 782854
1999-03-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 782814
1999-03-08 SEATS
ODI Number: 782813
2000-05-29 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 784662
2000-05-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 784662
1998-04-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 781051
2002-08-29 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 766421
2002-06-03 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 762590
2002-07-13 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 764184
2002-03-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 759806
2002-02-04 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 757731
2002-01-24 AIR BAGS | SUSPENSION:REAR
ODI Number: 757285
2001-09-25 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 752549
2001-08-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 750208
2001-08-10 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 750206
2001-03-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 743005
2001-03-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 742860
2000-12-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 738120
2000-12-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 738521
2000-12-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 737759
2000-10-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 735049
2000-09-09 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 730846
2000-08-31 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 729751
2000-08-17 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 728282
2000-05-19 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 722888
2000-02-18 SEAT BELTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | SUSPENSION | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 718942
1999-11-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 715187
1999-10-05 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 712848
1999-09-15 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 711417
1999-08-26 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 710585
1999-06-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | TIRES
ODI Number: 707363
1999-05-20 SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM
ODI Number: 706682
1999-03-14 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 704426
1999-02-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 703027
1998-11-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT
ODI Number: 700257
2002-04-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
ODI Number: 565470
2002-06-30 TIRES
ODI Number: 566398
2002-06-30 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 566398
2000-04-18 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 551906
1999-11-22 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 549669
1999-08-02 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 547688
1998-12-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 542961
1998-10-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 541434
1998-10-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 541434
1998-09-10 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 539908
1998-09-10 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 539908
1998-09-10 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
ODI Number: 539908
1998-09-10 SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
ODI Number: 539908
1998-09-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 539908
1998-09-10 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 539908
1998-07-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 538343
1998-07-14 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 538315
1998-08-03 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 538794
1998-07-25 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 538740
1998-05-18 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 535617
1998-05-18 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 535617
1998-05-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 535617
1998-05-18 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
ODI Number: 535617
1998-05-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 535617
1998-04-09 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 533924
1998-02-18 TIRES
ODI Number: 530695
1998-02-12 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 530775
1998-03-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 533055
1998-03-02 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 531596
1997-12-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 525651
1997-12-05 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 525763
1997-08-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 518690
1997-06-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 518293
1997-06-08 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 518293
1997-06-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 518293
1997-06-08 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 518293
1997-06-08 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 518293
1997-06-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 518293
1997-03-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ODI Number: 515809
1997-03-21 PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
ODI Number: 515809
1997-03-21 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
ODI Number: 515809
1997-02-04 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
ODI Number: 514409
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3 Investigations for 1997 PONTIAC Sunfire

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

93 Service Alerts for 1997 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")

2014-05-09 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

This informational bulletin provides the technician with information on what E85 fuel may due to a non E85 vehicle.

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")

2001-01-18 010000 STEERING

INFORMATION ON DIAGNOSING CLUNK OR BUMP NOISE USUALLY HEARD WHEN TURNING EMITTING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CONDITION MAY ALSO BE FELT THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL OF VEHICLE WITH THE CAR IN PARK OR MOVING SLOWLY AND THE STEERING

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")

2008-04-01 010000 STEERING

CONCERNS WITH CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE TURNING MANEUVER / STEERING WHEEL ROTATION.*JB (LUBRICATE OR REPLACE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT AS APPROPRIATE). UPDATED 10/05/07. *NJ UPDATED 4/1/08. *NJ UPDATED 7/1/2008 *PE

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")

2001-11-05 010000 STEERING

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CLUNK TYPE NOISE ESPECIALLY FELT IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE TURNING. *TT

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

1999-10-05 034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

SUBJECT REGARDING REQUEST FOR CUSTOMER COMPLAINT VEHICLES WHICH HAVE A FRONT BRAKE SQUEAK / SQUEAL NOISE COMPLAINT. *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")

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

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")

2002-07-01 010000 STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT

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

2016-08-26 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBR

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

2006-02-01 010000 STEERING

CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT

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 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CONCERNS THAT LOW ENGINE COOLANT LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE DURING SUSTAINED DRIVING. *YC

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")

2005-11-01 010000 STEERING

CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER/STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *TT *NM

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")

2001-02-06 010000 STEERING

CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A CLUNK NOISE FROM FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVERS OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION. *JB

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")

2007-10-01 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

INFORMATION ON 4T40-E (MN4) AND 4T45-E (MN5) FRONT WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION VALVE BODY RECONDITIONING, DTC P0741, P0742, P0751, P0752, P0756, P0757, P1811, HARSH SHIFTS, SLIPS, NO DRIVE, NO REVERSE. *NJ

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

2002-05-01 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED TO REVISE THE FRONT SUSPENSION FASTNER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS.*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 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 010000 STEERING

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ON A CLUNK TYPE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DURING A TURNING MANEUVER. *TT

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")

1999-09-01 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES WITH 2.2L ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A ENGINE / TRANSMISSION WHINE AT 2800 – 32000 RPM. *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")

1998-06-01 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

CONDITIONS REGARDING WEAK OR DISCHARGED BATTERY, SLOW STARTING, GEN OR MIL LAMP ON, VARIOUS DRIVEABILITY SYMPTOMS. *YC

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")

1999-08-01 020000 SUSPENSION

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

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

1998-12-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2000-06-01 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

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

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

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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2007-08-01 012000 STEERING:COLUMN

CLUNK FELT/NOISE HEARD FROM STEERING COLUMN, STEERING GEAR AND/OR FRONT OF VEHICLE DURING TURNING MANEUVER AND/OR STEERING WHEEL ROTATION (LUBRICATE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT [I-SHAFT]). *NJ

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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 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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1997 PONTIAC Sunfire

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