1995 Pontiac Sunfire Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 12%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 96,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the brakes of the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, 12% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 96,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1995 Pontiac Sunfire rear of car squats when braking I've had the brakes checked / adjusted numerous times NHTSA already has this listed as service bulletin 735018 I would like to add our vehicle to this complaint.”
NHTSA complaint #10023685, filed 2003-06“Anti lock brake system makes funny noises, and the ABS warning light comes on, indicating that the system is not working. This happens while drivng the vehicle without brake application. The ABS motor was rebuilt in december. Owner continues to experience the same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #833936, filed 1999-01“Abs problems; on normal road condtions when applying the brakes, there is a clunking noise and the brake grab and release, making the vehicle skip forward and additional braking distance is required. This happens during normal braking. The dealer is not able to find a problem with the system.”
NHTSA complaint #816836, filed 1997-10“Was applying brakes when the ABS system kicked when it should not have. Locked up the tires & sometimes had no brake pedal. Took to dealer & informed 1st time needed adjustment. 2nd time put in new ABS module. The 3rd time could not find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #817724, filed 1997-09“Rubbing of left front wheel area, abnormal wear of left front brakes, loud noise from left front extremely noticeable when making a left turn. Been in shop 17 times. New brakes on front but are wearing already. Mecahnic say brakes are very dangerous.”
NHTSA complaint #809208, filed 1997-02Related service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
- 10023171Oct 31, 2007Abs pump running when not needed.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 3 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 16 | 20% |
| 2001 | 10 | 15% |
| 2000 | 17 | 18% |
| 1999 | 13 | 14% |
| 1998 | 15 | 13% |
| 1997 | 28 | 15% |
| 1996 | 29 | 14% |
| 1995 | 14 | 12% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
38 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsAir bags
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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