1995 Pontiac Sunfire Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 32%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, 32% of the 119 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005100, filed 2003-02, 90,000 miles“Head gasket leaked coolant and was replaced at 44,941 miles. It started leaking again at 54,313 and had to be replaced. Pontiac won't cover it because the car is more than 7 years old and dealer won't cover it because it was more than one year when it had to be replaced the second time. What's the problem with this head gasket anyway??”
NHTSA complaint #10003388, filed 2003-01, 54,313 miles“Consumer complained about head gasketproblems. Head gasket was leaking. Dealer was contacted, and stated that this was not a recall so there for they won't cover it . .”
NHTSA complaint #8023853, filed 2002-12, 52,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #743899, filed 2001-04“Head gasket failure on my 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. When I had it repaired after not really driving it for two years because of this problem I was informed that this was a common occurrence with the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire.”
NHTSA complaint #10014367, filed 2003-04Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 | 4 | 13% |
| 2003 | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 | 12 | 18% |
| 2000 | 25 | 26% |
| 1999 | 17 | 18% |
| 1998 | 32 | 27% |
| 1997 | 31 | 16% |
| 1996 | 39 | 19% |
| 1995 | 38 | 32% |
Other parts of the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
27 complaintsBrakes
14 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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