1997 Pontiac Sunfire service brakes, hydraulic problems
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving 40 mph could not stop vehicle when applying brakes. Also, vehicle would vibrate. Had vehicle towed to dealer.*ak”
filed May 21, 2002
“When brakes were applied under nomal stopping conditions pedal became hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Driver stopped vehicle with emergency brake. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. Manufacturer was notified. *ak repair shop stated the brakes were worn, consumer states the…”
filed Sep 6, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
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% |
| 1999 Sunfire | 10 | 11% |
| 1998 Sunfire | 13 | 11% |
| 1996 Sunfire | 24 | 12% |
| 1995 Sunfire | 14 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.