2000 Pontiac Sunfire Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sunfire years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 96 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire. That ranks 5th out of 11 Sunfire model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (25 complaints, 26%), typically at around 47,425 miles. Complaints mention 13 crashes, 5 fires, 12 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 3 defect investigations involving it.
- 96owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 3NHTSA investigations
- 13complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2000 Pontiac Sunfire problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 26% | 47,425 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 23 | 24% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 16% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 15% | 51,584 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 10 | 10% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 10 | 10% | 62,088 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 9% | 61,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 9 | 9% | 51,500 | — | — |
| Steering | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 5 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 4% | 57,084 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 4% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 3% | 43,584 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2% | 35,121 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 50,168 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 1% | 97,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2000 Pontiac Sunfire recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles. If the engine fails to start and the driver holds the key in the "start" position for an extended period, high current flows through the ignition switch, and sometimes produces enough heat to melt internal switch parts.
Risk: If the switch is damaged, a fire could occur in the steering column, even with the engine off and the key removed. The fire could spread to the interior of the car, which could injure occupants or cause damage to adjoining structures.
Fix: Dealers will install a relay kit in these vehicles to prevent high current from flowing through the ignition switch, and check that your car will start with a properly charged battery and, if necessary, replace the ignition switch. Owner notification will begin on march 1, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, buick at 1-866-608-8080, or oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537. Customers can also check their vehicle online by going to www.mygmlink.com and entering the vehicle's identification number.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Erratic fuel gauge (EA02028) — opened Sep 30, 2002, closed Dec 30, 2003.
- Engine stall due to fuel starvation (PE02066) — opened Sep 6, 2002, closed Nov 3, 2003.
- Erratic fuel gauge (SQ01002) — opened Jan 26, 2001, closed Sep 30, 2002.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
My car was driving perfect until 3 weeks ago, it has since then wont start back up. Thought it was something to do with spark, then tried spark plug wires, new battery, checked alternator and fuses, coils all good. Then i was lead to maybe the gas that was in it. Dropped gas tank, put new fuel…
"takata recall" while driving at night on a county road and switching from low beams to high beams, the headlights went completely dark and did not come back on until switching back to low beams. After inspection, noticed the day runners also were not working. All fuses were plugged in and good…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 pontiac sunfire. The contact stated that the vehicle's turn signals would intermittently fail to operate. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was a recall that involved a similar…
Daughter hydroplaned, went into ditch on right side of road, traveled across road into left ditch and hit tree, opening the convertible top during crash and totaled vehicle airbags didn't deploy during crash.
My daughters car was having starting problems (not enough gas getting to the engine to start, had to pump the gas). I took it for a test drive in a empty parking lot once it started. I was going approx 10mph the first time i pushed the gas pedal to the floor. When i released the pedal it stayed in…
Other Pontiac Sunfire years
← 1999 Sunfire · 2001 Sunfire →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sunfire | 68 | 0 |
| 2004 Sunfire | 32 | 1 |
| 2003 Sunfire | 72 | 1 |
| 2002 Sunfire | 82 | 0 |
| 2001 Sunfire | 66 | 1 |
| 2000 | 96 | 1 |
| 1999 Sunfire | 93 | 2 |
| 1998 Sunfire | 120 | 3 |
| 1997 Sunfire | 190 | 6 |
| 1996 Sunfire | 201 | 7 |
| 1995 Sunfire | 119 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sunfire model years, the 2000 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.