1995 Pontiac Sunfire Recalls
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Pontiac Sunfire 1995–1997, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995–1997, Pontiac Grand AM 1996–1997 +2 more
Reported issue: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
Possible consequence: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed.
Remedy: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch. Owner notification began march 27, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact…
- Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lightsCovers: Pontiac Sunfire 1995–1996, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995–1996, Pontiac Grand AM 1996 +1 more
Reported issue: The front and/or rear hazard warning lamps (four-way flashers) do not flash when the hazard switch is activated. This fails to comply with fmvss no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Possible consequence: If these lamps were not flashing, other vehicles would not be aware that this vehicle was stopped increasing the risk of an accident.
Remedy: Dealers or vehicle owners will inspect for proper function of the hazard warning lamps. If necessary, dealers will replace the hazard lamp switch.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)Covers: Pontiac Sunfire 1995
Reported issue: The instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel can sag and cover the light emitting diode portion (lighted pointed above panel) of the transaxle shift indicator display. This does not comply with fmvss no. 101, "control location, identification, and illumination."
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: the driver of the vehicle would not be able to see the actual position of the transaxle gear selector resulting in a driver either inadvertently leaving a parked or idling vehicle in drive, reverse, or neutral rather than park, or selecting an incorrect transaxle shift position while…
Remedy: Dealers are to install a new instrument panel cluster trim plate/bezel assembly which is not subject to this condition.
- Structure › Frame and membersCovers: Pontiac Sunfire 1995, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995
Reported issue: Some welds were omitted from the body lock pillar, or "b" pillar. This does not comply with fmvss no.208, "occupant crash protection."
Possible consequence: Consequence of non-compliance: if a vehicle crash should occur, occupant protection levels could be reduced.
Remedy: All vehicles in this recall campaign have been repurchased and replaced with a comparable vehicle.
- Suspension › Front › Control arm › Lower armCovers: Pontiac Sunfire 1995, Chevrolet Cavalier 1995
Reported issue: These vehicles have been built with welds missing from the front suspension lower control arm assemblies causing excessive loads on the existing welds.
Possible consequence: This condition can result in separation of the frontbushing sleeve subassembly from the control arm increasing the potential for a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect both left-hand and right-hand front suspension lower control arm assemblies and replace all control arm assemblies found with omitted welds.
← All problems reported for the 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.