Recalls ·2002 Pontiac Sunfire

2002 Pontiac Sunfire recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 91 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints91
Crashes reported4in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

SteeringCampaign 08E063000 · 17 Oct 2008

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 36 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system15 · 42%
Visibility5 · 14%
Steering4 · 11%
Power train4 · 11%
Service brakes2 · 6%
Hydraulic2 · 6%
Air bags2 · 6%
Engine and engine cooling2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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20112
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From owner complaints

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. While driving between 35-40 mph, the brakes failed. The vehicle struck and destroyed the rear bumper of the preceding vehicle. The contact's vehicle was destroyed and towed from the scene. A police report was filed. He was transported to the hospital by an ambulance and…

Service brakes · Dec 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. The contact stated the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who detected that the entire frame was completely corroded and that the damage was beyond repair. The approximate failure mileage was 64,690. The vin was unavailable.

Structure · Feb 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac sunfire. The vehicle was parked with the engine running as the contact placed her child in the rear child seat. When she pushed the passenger seat back, the air bags deployed unexpectedly. She called gm and was informed that someone would come out to inspect the vehicle. The current…

Air bags · Nov 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

I have had the car since august of 2002, and have only had a problem with the rear defroster. It would work when it wanted to. I was told that it was a fuse, that wasn't the problem. I figured that it was a short in the wiring, but it wasn't covered by the warranty, and i don't have the money to let a mechanic go…

Fuel system · Nov 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20003
20013
20022
20032
20042
20051

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Source

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.

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