2005 Pontiac Sunfire recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire; the most frequently affected component is steering. Owners filed 68 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 6 model years of this model in the database, 2005 ranks #6 for number of recalls.

Recalls1

Complaints68

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Recalls (1)

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.

What owners complain about

Share of the 40 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system38 · 95%

Steering3 · 8%

Engine3 · 8%

Vehicle speed control3 · 8%

Exterior lighting2 · 5%

Fuel system1 · 2%

Gasoline1 · 2%

Visibility1 · 2%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 pontiac sunfire. The contact stated that the all of the gauges on the instrument panel have failed and are misreading. The vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer, but when she called them they informed her that there would be a fee for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired.…
Electrical system · Dec 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Speedometer was not steady during acceleration or deceleration then it just stopped at 55 to 60 mph. Next time i drove the vehicle it did not work at all until the car got warm and all of my other gauges started having problems. My fuel gauge and temperature gauge went all the way around and just stopped and my rpm…
Electrical system · Oct 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 pontiac sunfire coupe. The contact was driving 55 mph when the temperature gauge spiked into the red zone. The contact moved off the roadway and turned the vehicle off. Once the vehicle was restarted, all gauges on the instrument panel were inoperable. The dealer advised her that the…
Electrical system · Feb 2010 · NHTSA complaint record

The fuel gauge show different amount of fuel in it, erratic shows full then half then you out of gas. Right electric window goes down but only goes up an inch at a time, and it takes along time. *tr
Fuel system · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

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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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