2000 Pontiac Sunfire Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2000 Pontiac Sunfire lists four trims, Base, GT, GT Milenio and SE, over three bodies: the 2-door convertible, 2-door coupe and 4-door sedan. Two naturally aspirated gasoline inline-fours are covered, a 2.2L of 134 cu in with overhead valves and a 2.4L of 146 cu in with dual overhead camshafts. Procedures and torque values follow the engines, fuel system, ignition and cooling, with specifications, wiring diagrams and diagnostics for the brakes, lighting and electrical system.

Engines covered

• 2.2L inline-four (134 cu in) — OHV, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.4L inline-four (146 cu in) — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible
• 2-door coupe
• 4-door sedan

Trims covered

• Base
• GT
• GT Milenio
• SE

Known issues on the 2000 Sunfire. Engine and engine cooling account for 25 of the 96 owner complaints logged for the 2000 Sunfire, with the electrical system at 23 and hydraulic service brakes at 15; 13 complaints reported a crash and 5 reported a fire. The federal record holds 1 recall, which covered certain 2000 Sunfire vehicles whose ignition switch could overheat and melt inside if the key was held at start after a no-start, with a risk of fire in the steering column. Dealers fitted a relay kit and checked the switch. Engine, cooling, brake and ignition procedures apply.