2001 Pontiac Sunfire engine and engine cooling problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2001 Pontiac Sunfire — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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. *jb”
filed Nov 25, 2005
“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. *jb”
filed Feb 23, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
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22-NA-074 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 22, 2024
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Sunfire years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 Sunfire | 4 | 13% |
| 2003 Sunfire | 8 | 11% |
| 2002 Sunfire | 11 | 13% |
| 2000 Sunfire | 25 | 26% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 17 | 18% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 32 | 27% |
| 1997 Sunfire | 31 | 16% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 39 | 19% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 38 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.