The vehicle was parked and the consumer noticed oil was leaking from underneath the vehicle. The consumer had taken the vehicle to the dealer for analysis and the mechanic noticed that the head gasket needed to be replaced due to deterioration. The vehicle had also been losing coolant for the past year and exhibited a coolant smell.

- Collingswood, NJ, USA

Failure of head gasket at less than 64,000 miles. I understand that this is a common complaint with the Sunfire model although there has been no official recall for this.

- Westmont, NJ, USA

While traveling on the highway the vehicle overheated. The check engine and check engine gauge light appear on the dashboard. Please provide additional infromation. Dealer is aware of the vehicle.

- Milford, CT, USA

Consumer recieved recall notice P00010 pertaining to the head gasket. Consumer had repairs done at another facility and is requesting reimbursement of monies paid.

- Miami, FL, USA

While traveling 65 mph vehicle lost power immediately due to head gasket blowing. Inside compartment filled with steam and pipes and hoses bursted. Vehicle was in for recall September 2001.

- Clinton, PA, USA

Vehicle is leaking anti-freeze onto the ground, causing headgasket to fail. Dealer will be notified.

- Middletown, NY, USA

I am filling this out becase I am trying to find the information on the head gasket reall on my car. The head gasket has blown again, and I believe I am still covered.

- Erie, PA, USA

While driving an unsual noise occurred due to failure of one of the lifters which caused damage to cramshaft.

- Topeka, KS, USA

Coolant seeping from engine area. Suspect defective head gasket. Noticed problem on August 8, 2000 after coming back to parked car in two hours. I am the original owner and the car has never overheated.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

At 72,000 miles the head gasket blew and the head was cracked. Only had the vehicle since February 1999. All previous recalls on vehicle were not handled by dealer before purchase. This information was discovered several months after purchase. Information obtained determined that GM recalled the quad 4 engine for previous vehicles 1992-93 due to the same problem with the engines. GMC refuses to accept blame. The repairs of the engine will cost $2,650 due to this problem.

- Trenton, NJ, USA

I had contacted Pontiac throughout engine head gasket problem and was not the least bit pleased. I know of 3 other 96 Sunfires with the same problem and the 95's have been recalled for the same problem.

- Windsor Locks, CT, USA

Vehicle has a cracked engine head gasket which is causing an oil leakage. Manufacturer has been notified.

- Dearborn Heights, MI, USA

Thumping noise in front of vehicle--wheel bearings replaced. Pan/oil gasket replaced. Corroded wiring for gas gauge. Repaired rear chassis. Exhaust system and sender assy replaced. Heater pipe leaking. Worn tensioner replaced. New engine. Pistons replaced.

- Newton, MA, USA

Head gasket failed causing leakage onto engine, engine rusted requiring replacement. Mjs

- South Huntington, NY, USA

Head gasket leaks and antifreeze is leaking onto engine. Gasket and antifreeze needs to be replaced.

- South Huntington, NY, USA

O-ring failed.

- Edmonton, UN, USA

O-ring failed.

- Edmonton, UN, USA

Heater hose pipe failed.

- Edmonton, UN, USA

Engine mounts failed.

- Batavia, IL, USA

Engine spun the # 4 rod bearing, causing the rod to snap and put ahole in the block the size of an orange. Previously replaced engin epistons/timing chain and sprocket.

- Washington, DC, USA