PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan Shock absorber replacement Cost
1994–1999 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system
Typical range
$234–$2.5k
Parts + labour
Labour hours
1.2–3.5h
At a typical garage
Shock absorbers control body movement over bumps; worn shocks cause excessive bouncing, nose-diving under braking and reduced tyre contact with the road. They are typically replaced in pairs per axle. PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan shock absorber replacement costs $234–$2475 per axle.
Typical parts included
- Shock absorber (damper) – front
- Shock absorber (damper) – rear
What affects the price
- Conventional shock vs coilover or integrated strut assembly
- OEM vs performance brand (Bilstein, Monroe, KYB)
- Whether springs need replacing at the same time
Common questions
How long does this repair take?
Shock absorber replacement on a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan typically takes 1.2–3.5 hours at a garage.
How often does this need to be done?
For a PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan, this is typically needed every 50,000–80,000 miles, or when noticeable bouncing or handling degradation occurs.
Other engine, fuel & emissions system repairs on the PONTIAC Sunfire Sedan
- ABS hydraulic unit replacement$340–$587
- ABS sensor replacement$140–$242
- ABS system bleeding$112–$193
- AC compressor clutch replacement$280–$483
- AC compressor replacement$300–$518
Shock absorber replacement cost on similar cars
- OPEL Astra 5 Doors$188–$324
- VOLKSWAGEN Golf 5 Doors$188–$324
- MERCEDES BENZ A-Klasse$188–$324
- RENAULT Megane 5 Doors$188–$324
- FORD Focus 5 Doors$188–$324
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