1996 Pontiac Sunfire electrical system problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While on the street vehicle was in park and the key was taken out of the ignition switch. Then, vehicle caught on fire behind the steering wheel. Black smoke. And large flames appeared. Fire department show up to extinguish the fire. Dealer notified. *ak”
filed Jul 9, 2004
“While driving 25 mph the vehicle caught fire under the glove compartment. Due to the interior damage the vehicle was totaled. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined. No injuries reported. Please provide additional information. *nm”
filed Apr 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLESCampaign 02V070000 · Mar 6, 2002
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723D · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 31, 2020This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723C · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 20, 2017
Electrical System problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 60 | 88% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 16 | 50% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 23 | 32% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 24 | 29% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 21 | 32% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 23 | 24% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 21 | 23% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 21 | 18% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 30 | 16% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 27 | 23% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Pontiac Sunfire
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.