These are standard specifications for the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
Engine Location : | Front |
Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
Production Years for Series : | 1995 - 2005 |
Price : | $12,060-$18,900 |
Weight : | 2640 lbs | 1197.484 kg |
Engine & Transmission
Inline 4 | RPO Code: LN2 | |
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Displacement : | 2179 cc | 133.0 cu in. | 2.2 L. |
Power : | 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
Torque : | 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 4000 RPM |
Bore : | 3.5 in | 89 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
Compression : | 9.0:1 |
Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
Cylinder Head : | Cast-Aluminum |
Sequential Fuel Injection |
Inline 4 | |
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Displacement : | 2393 cc | 146.0 cu in. | 2.4 L. |
Power : | 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM |
Torque : | 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
Bore : | 3.5 in | 90 mm. |
Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
Compression : | 9.5:1 |
Valvetrain : | 16 DOHC (4 valves per cylinder) |
Sequential Fuel Injection |
5 Manual , 4 Automatic
Production Figures
Total Pontiac Production for 1997 : | 600,506 |
Total 1997 Sunfire production : | 104,510 |
1997 Pontiac Sunfire | |
SE Convertible 2 dr. 5 P : | 7,283 |
SE Coupe 2 dr. 5 P : | 65,763 |
SE Sedan 4 dr. 5 P : | 31,464 |
Handling
Recall
Component | STEERING |
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Manufacturer | DORMAN PRODUCTS, INC. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 08E063000 |
Summary | DORMAN PRODUCTS IS RECALLING 3,900 INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFTS DORMAN PART NOS. 425-151, 425-152, AND 425-153, (SOLD UNDER DORMAN'S 'OE SOLUTIONS' BRAND NAME), BALKAMP #'S 7-3057, 7-3058, 7-3059 (SOLD UNDER THE 'NAPA' BRAND NAME), AND PLATINUM PARTS #'S 2425151, 2425152, AND 2425153 MANUFACTURED DURING THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER 2007. THESE REPLACEMENT STEERING SHAFTS CAN BE USED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. THE WELD CONNECTING THE INNER TUBE TO THE OUTER TUBE MAY BE DEFECTIVE. |
Consequence | IF THE WELD FAILS, LOSS OF STEERING COULD RESULT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Remedy | DORMAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE STEERING SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DORMAN TOLL FREE AT 1-800-523-2492. |
Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO DORMAN'S OE SOLUTIONS BRAND NAME, BALKAMP'S NAPA BRAND, AND THE PLATINUM BRAND STEERING SHAFTS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
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Manufacturer | PRO-A MOTORS, INC. |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 06E026000 |
Summary | CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT. |
Consequence | WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. |
Remedy | PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988. |
Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO PRO-A MOTORS AFTERMARKET LAMPS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE LAMP MODEL NUMBERS, CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH AND VIEW DOCUMENT TITLED 'LAMP MODEL NUMBERS.'CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP |
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Manufacturer | DELPHI |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 07E015000 |
Summary | CERTAIN DELPHI AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMP MODULES / MODULE RESERVOIR ASSEMBLIES (MRA) THAT WERE SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. DURING PRODUCTION THE MRAS VENT AND FUEL RETURN TUBES WERE REVERSED. THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE NOT RUNNING CORRECTLY (IDLE ROUGH AND/OR STALL) DUE TO AN OVERLY RICH FUEL BLEND OR THE VEHICLE'S EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CARBON CANISTER MAY LEAK FUEL. |
Consequence | A STALLED VEHICLE CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. A FUEL LEAK CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
Remedy | DELPHI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE MRAS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 20, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DELPHI AT 1-877-335-7443. |
Notes | THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET DELPHI FUEL PUMP MODULES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV. |
Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Mfr Report Date | 19960601 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 98V319000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. ONE OF THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLTS CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK. |
Consequence | IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM FASTENERS. |
Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 28, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Mfr Report Date | 19960701 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 02V070000 |
Summary | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AND THE DRIVER HOLDS THE KEY IN THE 'START' POSITION FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD, HIGH CURRENT FLOWS THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH, AND SOMETIMES PRODUCES ENOUGH HEAT TO MELT INTERNAL SWITCH PARTS. |
Consequence | IF THE SWITCH IS DAMAGED, A FIRE COULD OCCUR IN THE STEERING COLUMN, EVEN WITH THE ENGINE OFF AND THE KEY REMOVED. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY KIT IN THESE VEHICLES TO PREVENT HIGH CURRENT FROM FLOWING THROUGH THE IGNITION SWITCH. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 27, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, BUICK AT 1-800-521-7300, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. |
Notes | CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Component | AIR BAGS |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Mfr Report Date | 19960701 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 98V146000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. BECAUSE OF CERTAIN CALIBRATIONS IN THE AIR BAG'S SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE, AN INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT COULD OCCUR IN A LOW SPEED CRASH OR WHEN AN OBJECT STRIKES THE FLOOR PAN. |
Consequence | AIR BAGS DEPLOY WITH GREAT FORCE AND CAN SERIOUSLY INJURE UNRESTRAINED OCCUPANTS WHO ARE TOO CLOSE TO THEM. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE AIR BAG SENSING AND DIAGNOSTIC MODULE. |
Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING AUGUST 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1022 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4326). |
Component | STEERING:RACK AND PINION |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Mfr Report Date | 19960701 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 02V286000 |
Summary | 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. THESE AND SOME OTHER RETAINERS USED IN VEHICLES ASSEMBLED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 1996 AND OCTOBER 31, 1997, COULD FAIL AND PERMIT THE BALL BEARINGS TO ESCAPE. |
Consequence | IF THIS OCCURS, THE PINION SHAFT CAN BE FORCED UPWARD DURING LEFT TURNS AND BACK DOWN AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS MOVED BACK AND TO THE RIGHT. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL NEED TO EXERT MORE EFFORT TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL, SIMILAR TO A VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER ASSISTED STEERING. IF THE PINION SHAFT MOVES EVEN FURTHER, THE DRIVER WILL REQUIRE MUCH HIGHER EFFORT TO TURN LEFT AND MAY NOT BE ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL AS MUCH AS INTENDED. WITH THE MAXIMUM PINION SHAFT MOVEMENT, WHICH REQUIRES INTERNAL GEAR COMPONENT DAMAGE, THE DRIVER CAN ENCOUNTER HIGH RESISTANCE TO TURNING LEFT, FOLLOWED BY UNINTENDED POWER ASSIST TO THE RIGHT. IN ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS, A CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW LOWER PINION BEARING UNLESS INSPECT OF THE EXISTING BEARING INDICATES THAT REPLACEMENT OF THE GEAR ASSEMBLY IS NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 24, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020, PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737, OR OLDSMOBILE AT 1-800-442-6537. |
Notes | GM RECALL NO. 02049.ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Mfr Report Date | 19970401 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 98V032000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH MIS-LOCATED WELDS AT THE JOINT BETWEEN THE LEFT ROCKER PANEL INNER REINFORCEMENT AND THE BODY SIDE RING. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 214, 'SIDE DOOR STRENGTH.' |
Consequence | IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE SHEET METAL STRUCTURE WOULD NOT PERFORM AS DESIRED INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WELDS AND, IF NECESSARY, PLACE FIVE WELDS BETWEEN THE INVOLVED PANELS AND APPLY PRIMER AND TOPCOAT FINISH MATERIALS. |
Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MARCH 1998.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
Component | WHEELS:SPACE SAVER WHEEL |
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Manufacturer | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. |
Mfr Report Date | 19970401 |
NHTSA Campaign ID | 97V106000 |
Summary | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLIES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH INCORRECT RIMS. IF THE SPARE TIRE IS UNDERINFLATED, THE BEAD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE RIM CAUSING A RAPID LOSS OF AIR. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 110, 'TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS.' |
Consequence | A RAPID LOSS OF AIR CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
Remedy | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE RIM ON THE COMPACT SPARE TIRE ASSEMBLY. OWNERS ARE REQUESTED NOT TO USE THE SPARE TIRE UNTIL THE RIM HAS BEEN REPLACED. |
Notes | OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BEGIN DURING JULY 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-222-1020 OR PONTIAC AT 1-800-762-2737.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
Data updated January 2023
1997 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : | $16,900 |
Avg. Household Income : | $37,005 |
Avg. Home : | $124,100 |
Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
1997 Pontiac Sunfire FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire? A: The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire has a wheelbase size of 104.10 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire? A: The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire has a length of 181.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire? A: The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire has a width of 68.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire cost when new?A: The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire cost approximately $12,060 to $18,900 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire? A: The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire was offered as a GT Coupe, SE Convertible, SE Coupe, SE Sedan.Q: How many vehicles did Pontiac produce in 1997? A: Pontiac produced 600,506 automobiles in 1997.Q: How many 1997 Sunfires were produced? A: Pontiac produced 104,510 examples of the Sunfire in 1997.Q: What engines did the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire have? A: The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire had the following engine options: Inline 4 (2179 cc | 133.0 cu in. | 2.2 L.) with 120 HP (88.32 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 130 Ft-Lbs (176 NM) @ 4000 RPM Inline 4 (2393 cc | 146.0 cu in. | 2.4 L.) with 150 HP (110.4 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 155 Ft-Lbs (210 NM) @ 4400 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1997 Pontiac Sunfire have? A: The 1997 Pontiac Sunfire had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 4 speed Automatic.