2001 Pontiac Sunfire Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 18%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire, 18% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles.
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.
“My car has made a ticking noise since the day I bought it. The dealer said they could get to the bottom of what was causing the noise, for me not to worry. 63,000 miles later, I do not have a car anymore, the engine blew up.”
NHTSA complaint #10143668, filed 2005-11, 63,000 miles“The traction light illuminated and then the vehicle shut off completely. The vehicle has been taken in for service, but the problem could not be duplicated.”
NHTSA complaint #10112939, filed 2005-02, 144,600 miles“While driving, the vehicle stalled. The consumer restarted the vehicle and drove it home. The consumer contacted the dealer for an appointment for the vehicle to be inspected and repaired. The consumer tried to start the vehicle five times to no avail. The vehicle was then started on the sixth try and driven in for service.”
NHTSA complaint #10089669, filed 2004-08“On a number of occasions vehicle track off light would come on, and vehicle would shut down while driving. Vehicle been in dealer shop on two occasions , and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8001875, filed 2002-01“Consumer called complaining about fuel pump problems. Dealer and manufacturer were contacted, and stated that it needed to be replace, but vehicle had no warranty, and consumer was not able to pay for the repairs.”
NHTSA complaint #10037689, filed 2003-08Related service bulletins
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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 2001 Pontiac Sunfire
21 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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