2000 Pontiac Sunfire SE review from North America
"Problem after problem"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have had consistent problems with the radio. It shuts off, and all power to the radio is lost including the lights, when you go over a bump, railroad tracks, put your turn signals on, or turn the wheel to the left or right. I was told the radio had an 'internal defect'. After the fifth radio was installed I don't think this is the problem.
I lost all my dashboard lighting and it had to be replaced.
The heater does not work in speeds 1 and 2. It is stuck in the "open" position and will cost $135.00 to fix.
The Body System Module has been replaced twice, because it shorts out.
Anything that has any wiring in or near the steering column has shorted out or does not work at all. It goes into the shop every six months and apparently no one at GM can figure out what is wrong with it, or how to properly fix it.
General comments?
When it works it is fun to drive.
The only cars I have ever driven were Pontiac. However after owning this particular model, I will never purchase another Pontiac, or GM model car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 19 miles |
| Most recent distance | 55000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Catalina |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2005 |