2000 Pontiac Sunfire Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 5%of 96 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the steering of the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire, 5% of the 96 complaints for this model year. 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.
“Daughter was traveling down interstate and steering wheel locked up. She was unable to control car so she pulled and jerked the wheel. In doing so when the steering unfroze her car rolled over twice. Car was totaled. We advised GM, who told us they would investigate. At this time they are admiting to finding no problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10086280, filed 2004-08“Exhaust system was replaced due to it getting hot melting the carpet and paint inside trunk, fumes filled interior of vehicle at this time exhaust system is running just as hot again, dealer stated factory representative instructed him not to do anything about the exhaust system, there was nothing that could be done. …”
NHTSA complaint #8003978, filed 2002-02Related service bulletins
- 10113436Feb 20, 2017This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician the steps needed to diagnose and repair the vehicles that may have unwanted or phantom phone…
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 4 | 6% |
| 2004 | 1 | 3% |
| 2003 | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 | 11 | 13% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 6% |
| 1998 | 14 | 12% |
| 1997 | 42 | 22% |
| 1996 | 19 | 9% |
| 1995 | 3 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsFuel system
16 complaintsExterior lighting
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsEquipment
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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