1995 Pontiac Sunfire Electrical system Problems

“We have had this car for about 2 years, and have had problems since the beginning. First thing was the cooling fan. It quit working about 6 months after we bought the car. We had that fixed then started having other electrical problems. The brake lights would work here and there, the turn signals would work one day and not the next, now they don't work at all. The ABS light would flash off and on and the brake light would come on also. …”

“When driving and speed reached 40 MPH the car vibrates, when speed reached 60 MPH it vibrates again. When decelerating after driving for a little while, and speed reached 10 MPH (while decelerating) the car vibrates violently, then shuts off. When I restart the engine it runs noisily while still in park, then shuts off again when put in gear. I have to wait a minute or two before I start the car and put it in gear and it runs, until I decelerate again and the cycle starts over. …”

“For more than a year my car has completely shut down. Fuses blow. I've had head gasket replaced, 2 clutches installed, and a new ignition module. Various other small problems. Mechanic does not know what to repair next. The most recent shut down occured on highway during rush hour traffic. Was towed home. Now sitting in driveway.”

“I also had my alternator replaced,I was told by a tow truck driver that my alternator was rebuilt,keeping in mind I hadn;t replaced the alternator till now,which was august '99. I had the initials rb on my alternator.I called the dealership,they said it was probably the manufacturers intials.I also took pictures of it before they took it out. When I got a so called new one it didn;t have any initials on it.”

“In fulfillment of recall 02008-s, a GM dealership claims that replacement of the starter wiring harness will destroy the terminal on the solenoid, resulting in the required replacement of both the solenoid and starter motor. Both parts are in good working order but GM will not cover the cost of this damage, approx $260. In short, a rusty terminal will probably break when removed. For this, GM wants to sell a new starter with solenoid at full price. I have confirmed the likelihood of the damage with an independent mechanic. Gm refused me directly upon appeal. …”