1999 Pontiac Sunfire service brakes, hydraulic problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1999 Pontiac Sunfire — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1999 pontiac sunfire. While driving at an unknown speed down a hill during rainy weather, the brakes locked when engaged. The vehicle was taken to a local repair shop where the contact was informed that there was brake dust which caused the failure. The dust was removed but…”
filed Nov 29, 2010
“Rear brakes keep coming out of adjustment. When I stop or hit the breaks just right they don't catch and I tend to keep going forward then stop. Almost got in a couple of accidents, but I got luckly. Tried changing the hardware, still have the same problem. Brakes squeal and grind. It's not safe…”
filed Jul 3, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 1 | 1% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 2 | 6% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 6 | 8% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 15 | 18% |
| 2001 Sunfire | 8 | 12% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 15 | 16% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 13 | 11% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 23 | 12% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 24 | 12% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 14 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 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.