2005 Pontiac Sunfire Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Pontiac Sunfire recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire.

Most common 2005 Pontiac Sunfire problems

Problem areas named in the 68 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	63
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Steering	4
Exterior Lighting	3
Engine	3
Suspension	2
Engine And Engine Cooling	2
Latches/Locks/Linkages	2
Visibility	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2

What owners report

2022-06-22, Electrical System
None of the gauges work properly Gm has not issued a recall despite the numerous complaints and it is a 500 to 800 dollar repair bill to replace the instrument cluster. 2005 Sunfire and the instrument cluster is malfunctioning. The gas gauge has stopped working altogether and the temp and rpm gauge work erratically. This is definitely a recall issue and has nothing to do with the maintenance of the vehicle. Gm wants me to have a dealer check the vehicle when they are well aware of this issue as there are multiple posting from owners of this issue online.

2017-05-04, Electrical System
GOING DOWN HILL, TURNED MY CAR TO THE RIGHT AND THE CAR KEEP GOING STRAIGHT. IT DID NOT TURN AT ALL. I ALMOST GOT HIT BY ON COMING TRAFFIC, BUT MY CAR HIT THE CURVE FIRST STOPPING AN ACCIDENT FROM OCCURRING I HAVE REPLACE WINDOW MOTOR TWICE AND THEY HAVE WENT OUT AGAIN NOW. AND I HAVE ALSO REPLACED WINDOW MOTOR BUTTONS FOR A SECOND TIME IN THE PAST 3 YEARS

2016-03-29, Electrical System
RECALL NEEDED! INSTRUMENT CLUSTER HAS FAILED. STARTED WITH THE FUEL GAUGE MOVING IN WRONG DIRECTION INTO SPEEDOMETER. EMPTY IS AT 110MPH. SPEEDOMETER STUCK AT 55MPH WHILE COMING INTO TOWN AND NEEDING TO REDUCE TO 35MPH WITH MY CHILDREN IN THE CAR WITH ME! WITH THE LINE OF TRAFFIC THAT WAS BEHIND ME IM GUESSING IT WAS STUCK THERE FOR A BIT BEFORE I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG. AFTER PULLING OVER AND TURNING MOTOR OFF AND ON SEVERAL TIMES IT NOW GOES DOWN TO 45MPH AND INCREASES FROM THERE. RPM DIAL STOPPED WORKING MOMENTS AFTER SPEEDOMETER STUCK. HEAT GUAGE SEEMS INTACT BUT WHO KNOWS FOR SURE. SO NOW I'M STUCK WITH A CAR I DON'T FEEL SAFE PUTTING MY CHILDREN IN AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO FIX. YET ANOT

2016-01-12, Electrical System
GAS GAUGE TEMP GAUGE RPM GAUGE ALL DONT WORK WHEN THE CAR IS RUNNING

2015-02-03, Electrical System
INSTRUMENT GAUGE (SPEEDOMETER) WENT FIRST THEN SLOWLY PROGRESSED INTO ALL OF THEM. THEY ARE SPORADICALLY ACCURATE, BUT MOST OF THE TIME REST AT THE LOW OR HIGH END AND OFTEN OFF INTO THE NEXT GAUGE. I PAID FIRESTONE A FEW YEARS BACK TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC HOPING ONE GAUGE WAS FAULTY CAUSING THE REST TO FAIL, BUT ITS THE CLUSTER. COST FOR REPLACEMENT ~ $800. (FOR ME ABOUT 3 WEEKS PAY) SO RECENTLY I DECIDED I CANT TAKE IT ANYMORE AND WENT SEARCHING FOR ALTERNATIVE PRICES AND LOOK WHAT I FIND, A BILLION SUNFIRE OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. (OKAY BUT A LOT) AND THESE ARE JUST THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE BOTHERED TO COMPLAIN. BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR YEARS, ITS NOW AT THE POINT I DESCRIBED ABOVE.

2005 Pontiac Sunfire questions

Does the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Pontiac Sunfire?

Based on 68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (63), Vehicle Speed Control (4), Steering (4).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Pontiac Sunfire has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.