1996 Pontiac Sunfire brakes problems
34 complaints about brakes have been filed for the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire, which is 11% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 11% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 8 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 10 crashes, 8 injuries.
What owners wrote
Applied brakes with general pressure, realized vehicle not slowing down, applied more pressure, brakes immediately locked up, no warning, 4 months prior dealer replaced warped rotors; loss control, crashed into rear of a van; vehicle totaled.
February 2007 had vehicle serviced and was told rear calipers needed replacement. Work was completed totaling $875. Within a week, the brakes locked, causing the vehicle to skid and failure to stop. Nearly hit a pedestrian in cross walk at 20 MPH. Returned to service, was told adjustments needed to the ABS brakes system. Service completed. 4 weeks later the vehicles brake system locked up and a grinding noise occurred. Returned for service, pads replaced, brakes adjusted per the mechanic.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
- Engine 45 complaints
- Electrical system 42 complaints
- Air bags 33 complaints
- Lighting 22 complaints
- Steering 21 complaints
- Transmission 18 complaints