2002 Pontiac Sunfire Steering Problems

“My tilt steering wheel column wobbles from side to side, it would never stay locked in one position and with time it started to move while driving, people have attempted to fix it, but it doesn't last and I can't get a safety inspection because of it, the inspector says it is too dangerous. It has never been wrecked or damaged and was bought brand new, it about 123,000 miles on it. When I turn to the left especially, the steering wheel flops from left to right.”

“Was not notified by Pontiac that my sunroof should be serviced yearly to prevent leaks. I contacted the dealer where I purchased the car and was told GM has no recommended service yet everywhere I have asked has told me it needs serviced or you will have leaks. Dealer said there is nothing they can do for me. Now I have clogged drain lines and have water leaking into my trunk, and the water has damaged my back speakers. Also, I am very upset with the design of the shifter light. …”

“Steering column locked on me while I was making a left turn. I literally had to pull hard to the left to avoid hitting another car or going right up into park cars. I called to Pontiac roadside service so they can tow because the car is still under warranty. Dealership they took it to said they found nothing wrong, I refuse to pick it up and drive it any longer. I have children and their lives are not worth a $12,000 car. This is the 2nd time in 4 months that this car has been returned to the dealership for defects.”

“My son was driving home the night before his wedding, was not drunk according to the coroner. The police report said he must have went off the road, overcorrected and began spinning and rolling.the car went 469 feet before it came to rest on top of him, the report says he must have been ejected through the sunroof. My son was 34 very muscular. I do not believe that unless there was something mechanically wrong with the car thar he could not have controlled it. I have seen other reports of the same thing happening to other people with the same car. …”

“My daughter was on her way to college and she was going around a curve and the steering of her 2002 Pontiac Sunfire locked up and she could not steer. Due to this she hit a telephone pole and the car was turned sideways and hit a tree then went over a embankment. The damage is all to the rear of the car. I have called Pontiac several times and gotten transferred to several departments and no one ends up helping me. I also have a tried my insurance company and they just want to fix the exterior and not worry about the problem. She is having a very hard time driving. …”