Pontiac Sunfire recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
21 recalls found for the Pontiac Sunfire in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 1,144 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Pontiac Sunfire | 1 | 68 |
| 2004 Pontiac Sunfire | 2 | 32 |
| 2003 Pontiac Sunfire | 2 | 72 |
| 2002 Pontiac Sunfire | 2 | 82 |
| 2001 Pontiac Sunfire | 3 | 66 |
| 2000 Pontiac Sunfire | 3 | 96 |
| 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | 5 | 93 |
| 1998 Pontiac Sunfire | 7 | 120 |
| 1997 Pontiac Sunfire | 9 | 190 |
| 1996 Pontiac Sunfire | 10 | 201 |
| 1995 Pontiac Sunfire | 7 | 119 |
| 1994 Pontiac Sunfire | 0 | 2 |
| 1991 Pontiac Sunfire | 0 | 1 |
| 1985 Pontiac Sunfire | 0 | 2 |
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Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
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Newest Pontiac Sunfire recalls
- Oct 17, 200808E063000Steering3,855 vehiclesChevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire and 4 more models
These replacement steering shafts can be used on the vehicles listed above.
- Mar 12, 200707E021000Fuel system, other742 vehiclesPontiac Grand Prix, Chevrolet Lumina and 25 more models
Certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, p/nos.
- Feb 26, 200707E015000Fuel system, gasoline3,124 vehiclesOldsmobile Achieva, Chevrolet Cavalier and 3 more models
Certain delphi aftermarket fuel pump modules / module reservoir assemblies (mra) that were sold for use on the above listed vehicles.
- Mar 23, 200606E026000Exterior lighting61,944 vehiclesChevrolet Astro, Chevrolet Camaro and 66 more models
Certain pro-a motors corner lamps, turn signals, and headlights sold as replacement lamps for use on certain passenger vehicles listed above.
- Nov 1, 200404V524000Exterior lighting256,025 vehiclesChevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire
On certain passenger vehicles, the rear lamps that provide stop and turn signals and tail lamp functions stop working because of inadequate contact between the bulb and socket.
- Jun 23, 200404V300000Seat belts37 vehiclesChevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire
Certain passenger vehicles fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, 'seat belt assembly anchorages.' the passenger-side rear safety belt may have been…
- Jan 27, 200404V036000Electrical system1,415,231 vehiclesChevrolet Cavalier, Pontiac Sunfire and 3 more models
On certain passenger vehicles.
- Nov 4, 200202V286000Steering1,159,156 vehiclesChevrolet Cavalier, Oldsmobile Silhouette and 5 more models
Certain passenger vehicles and mini vans have lower pinion bearings in the power rack and pinion assembly in which the retainer tabs were not crimped properly.
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