NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 118 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2000 ranks #1 for number of recalls.
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the weld fails, loss of steering could result, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
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.
Fuel system, other — Pressure relief devicesCampaign 07E021000 · 12 Mar 2007
Problem: Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos. Fp10020-11b1, fp10026-11b1, and fp10027-11b1, sold after january 9, 2007, as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles listed above. The universal pressure regulators (upr) were produced without an o'ring and retainer.
Risk: Fuel may leak, possibly resulting in a fire.
Remedy: Delphi will notify owners and replace the upr free of charge. The recall began on april 23, 2007. Owners can contact delphi at 877-411-8770.
Electrical system — SwitchCampaign 04V036000 · 27 Jan 2004
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. The fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. Owner notification will begin on march 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. Customers can also check their vehicle online by going to www.mygmlink.com and entering the vehicle's identification number.
What owners complain about
Share of the 28 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.
Electrical system10 · 36%
Exterior lighting7 · 25%
Service brakes3 · 11%
Air bags3 · 11%
Vehicle speed control3 · 11%
Fuel system3 · 11%
Gasoline3 · 11%
Power train3 · 11%
When complaints were filed
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From owner complaints
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac sunfire. The ignition switch has melted,which disabled vehicle operation. The dealer and the manufacturer were contacted. He was referred to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The warranty expired, and there were no recalls that addressed the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
Pontiac sunfire 2000 will be driving the cars, it stalls out, then restarts without turning the key. Have talked to the pontiac dealer. Bringing it in on 12/20/2004 for further diagnostics from what i have read this is a common problem related to a collapsed fuel strainer thatwill caost in the area of $200 to repair.…
Vehicle: 2000 pontiac sunfire the daytime running lights do not work; when the vehicle is put in gear, the lights "flicker" as the relay fires, but the lights do not remain on, then the "service" light comes on. About 75% of the time, the headlights will not turn on, and if they do, the bright lights do not work at…
Passenger tail light or brake light have been replaced several times. Fuses replaced several times. Once replaced bulbs defect within an hour or so. Dome light or over head light repeats same process. Vehicle's battery and terminals replaced with no change. $$$ *tr
Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.