2000 Pontiac Sunfire service brakes, hydraulic problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Last year I took my 2000 pontiac sunfire to the dealer due to it's leaking break fluid and loss of breaking power. The dealer replaced the break line going to the right rear brake. I was told that the crack in the line was due to "oil's and other fluids from driving on the road caused it to corrode…”
filed Oct 30, 2004
“The consumer applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. The vehicle slowed down on its on. The consumer was able to control the vehicle. The driver was able to drive it to dealer. The mechanic informed the driver that the problem could not be duplicate. The engine light appeared on the…”
filed Sep 7, 2004
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% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 10 | 11% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 13 | 11% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 23 | 12% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 24 | 12% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 14 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.