1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

3 recalls — 139 complaints — 20 TSBs

96V015000 Jan 23, 1996
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.
Consequence
VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.
585,182 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
91V167000 Sep 23, 1991
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Defect Description
WHEN APPLIED, THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY MAY RELEASE ONE OR MORE TEETH, REDUCING THE CABLE LOAD TO THE REAR BRAKES.
Consequence
DEPENDING ON THE EXTENT OF THE LEVER RELEASE AND ROADLEVEL. THE PARKING BRAKE MAY NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE, ALLOWING IT TO ROLL, WHICHCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. VEHICLE DOES NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 105.
Remedy
REPLACE PARKING BRAKE LEVER ASSEMBLY.
20,765 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
91V131000 Aug 5, 1991
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Defect Description
TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE MAY DISENGAGE FROM SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET, CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE, AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
Consequence
THE DISENGAGED CABLE COULD FALSELY INDICATE TRANSMISSIONGEAR POSITION, AND THE VEHICLE MIGHT BE LEFT IN REVERSE OR DRIVE WHEN THE DRIVERMOVED THE GEAR SELECTOR TO PARK OR THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. A VEHICLE LEFT ON ANINCLINE WITHOUT PARKING BRAKES WHEN THE GEAR SELECTOR IS PLACED IN PARK COULDMOVE. EI... Read more
Remedy
INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP ON THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET ON TOP OF TRANSAXLE.
1,570 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

139 total complaints 17 crashes 5 fires 16 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP20
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS8
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER6
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH5
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS4
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL4
AIR BAGS4
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR4
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 16, 2016
Incident date: Nov 14, 2016
THERE R NO BRAKES PUT BRAKES ON WILL GO ALL THE WAY TOO FLOOR U GOT TO USE EMERGENCY BRAKE VERY DANGERS HEARD THERE IS A RECALL ON BRAKE BOOSTER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Mar 12, 2014
Incident date: Mar 18, 1998
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AND FUNCTIONED PROPERLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ... Read more
SEATS Feb 24, 2011
Incident date: Feb 18, 2011
WHILE WORKING IN THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR AREA OF THE VEHICLE MY SHIRT/BELT ACTIVATED THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SEAT CONTROL. THE SEAT ADVANCED FORWARD TO THE END OF THE SEATS TRAVEL AND PINNING ME UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE UNDER DASHBOARD AREA OF THE CAR. MY LEFT UPPER ARM AND LEFT WRIST WERE ENTRAPPED IN ... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Feb 24, 2011
Incident date: Feb 18, 2011
WHILE WORKING IN THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR AREA OF THE VEHICLE MY SHIRT/BELT ACTIVATED THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER SEAT CONTROL. THE SEAT ADVANCED FORWARD TO THE END OF THE SEATS TRAVEL AND PINNING ME UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE UNDER DASHBOARD AREA OF THE CAR. MY LEFT UPPER ARM AND LEFT WRIST WERE ENTRAPPED IN ... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Aug 6, 2010
Incident date: Jul 27, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT WAS ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE MOTOR CARRIAGE HAD FRACTURED FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED AND THERE WERE NO PRIOR WARNINGS OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT ... Read more
TIRES Jun 28, 2008
Incident date: Jun 21, 2008
TIRE FAILURE. *TR
TIRES Jun 28, 2008
Incident date: Mar 28, 2008
BELT SEPARATION. *TR
STEERING:COLUMN Jun 26, 2008
Incident date: Jun 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE, THE KEY WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE STEERING COLUMN. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. CURRENTLY, THE VEHICLE IS BACK AT THE DEALER. THERE WERE... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS May 9, 2007
Incident date: Feb 1, 2007
1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 65 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE LEFT SIDE TIRE BLEW OFF. *MC ACCORDING TO THE POLICE OFFICERS EXAMINATION OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE ROTOR ASSEMBLY, IT SHOWED 1 STUD REMAINING WITH THE OTHER 4 SHEARED OFF AT THE ROTOR. THE THREADS ON THE REMAINING STUD APPE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 18, 2006
Incident date: Jul 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. THE DEALERSHIP AND AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC REPLACED THE ELECTRONIC COIL AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE SIX TIMES. EACH TIME THE PARTS FAIL WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF BEING INSTALLED. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD Apr 14, 2004
Incident date: Aug 8, 2000
FOR THE LAST COUPLE YEARS MY CLEARCOAT HAS BEEN PEELING OFF LIKE A BAD SUNBURN. IT LOOKS HORRIBLE. IT'S HAPPENING ON THE ENTIRE HOOD AND ON BOTH FRONT FENDERS. I HAVE A 92 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE REST OF THE CAR LOOKS BRAND NEW. I HAVE ALWAYS MAINTAINED MY CAR. I WAS JUST TOLD RECENTLY THAT I COULD ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Mar 17, 2004
Incident date: Jun 13, 2000
LOSS OF FUEL ON RIGHT HAND TURN, CHRONIC WHEN FUEL IS AROUND 1/3 LEVEL, CAUSED BY INCORRECT FUEL STRAINER POSITION. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. IT IS WIDESPREAD AMONG 92 GM H-BODY OWNERS. SHOULD BE A RECALL. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A MAJOR PROBLEM WHEN MERGING ONTO A FREEWAY... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 12, 2003
CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES ON AND OFF WHENEVER A/C IS ON.VERY DIM LIGHTS INSIDE AND OUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.*AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH Aug 14, 2003
Incident date: Aug 12, 2003
CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES ON AND OFF WHENEVER A/C IS ON.VERY DIM LIGHTS INSIDE AND OUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Apr 29, 2003
CAR IS CUTTING OFF, EVERYTHING CUTS OFF, AND BRAKES DO NOT WORK WHEN CAR SHUTS OFF. *AK *JB *****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS******723212.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH Oct 2, 2002
Incident date: Oct 1, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THERE WAS SMOKE AND FLAMES COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Feb 7, 2002
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM CREATED A LOSS OF FATH IN ABS AS A MEANS OF STOPPING. DONOT TRUST THAT IT WILL WORK SPENT 2X'S ORIG . COST TO FIX. AIR CONDITIONER LOST FREON DUE TO LEAKS IN THE COIL BUILT IN THE DASH. THIS CAUSED OIL TO PLUG THE FINS THUS BLOCKING AIR FLOW. IT WAS STATED THAT GM USED A CRIMPI... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Feb 7, 2002
Incident date: Aug 30, 1999
FAILURE OF ABS SYSTEM CREATED A LOSS OF FATH IN ABS AS A MEANS OF STOPPING. DONOT TRUST THAT IT WILL WORK SPENT 2X'S ORIG . COST TO FIX. AIR CONDITIONER LOST FREON DUE TO LEAKS IN THE COIL BUILT IN THE DASH. THIS CAUSED OIL TO PLUG THE FINS THUS BLOCKING AIR FLOW. IT WAS STATED THAT GM USED A CRIMPI... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 23, 2002
Incident date: Jan 22, 2002
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE WAS LOSING FUEL FROM GAS TANK, CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO A REPAIR FACILITY, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE TOP OF FUEL TANK WAS CORRODED.*AK. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP, FUEL TANK SENDER, GAS TANK, AND GAS TANK STRAP, ALL DUE TO A GAS LEAK. *SLC
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 9, 2002
Incident date: Dec 31, 2001
TRANSMISSION MOUNT BOLTS HAVE FALLEN OUT AT LEAST 3 TIMES EVEN THOUGH REPLACED WITH THE CORRECT BOLTS AND CORRECT LOC-TITE. WHEN THEY FALL OUT THE DRIVETRAIN DROPS ONTO MY STEERING ASSEMBLY CAUSING IT TO PULL ONE DIRECTION OR ANOTHER OR SOMETIMES IT FEELS LIKE IT WANTS TO GO LEFT AND RIGHT AT THE SA... Read more
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS Feb 12, 2001
Incident date: Feb 3, 2001
RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF VEHICLE AT SLOW SPEED, COULD HAVE RESULTED IN INJURIES, I RECOVED 3 WHEEL STUDS FROM THE ROAD WITH LUG NUTS STILL INTACT.*AK
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 19, 2001
Incident date: Dec 21, 2000
USING TRACTION CONTROL ON ABS BRAKES BURNED OPEN. TRACTION CONTROL WAS TOO LIGHT FOR AREAS GETTING LOTS OF SNOW. HAD NO TRACTION CONTROL AT ALL. EXPERIENCING A TEMPORARY LOSS OF BRAKING POWER DUE TO LOST OF TRACTION CONTROL. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) Jan 19, 2001
Incident date: Dec 21, 2000
USING TRACTION CONTROL ON ABS BRAKES BURNED OPEN. TRACTION CONTROL WAS TOO LIGHT FOR AREAS GETTING LOTS OF SNOW. HAD NO TRACTION CONTROL AT ALL. EXPERIENCING A TEMPORARY LOSS OF BRAKING POWER DUE TO LOST OF TRACTION CONTROL. *AK
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Sep 26, 2000
WHILE STOPPED THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND FORCED THE VEHICLE FORWARD INTO THE BACK BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Jun 1, 1995
VOLTAGE FALLS AND MOTOR QUITS IN HEAT. BATTERY IS DEAD. REPLACING ALT & BATT DOES NOT HELP. VOLTAGE GETS LOWER AS HEAT BUILDS UNTIL BATTERY DIES. ENGINE FALTERS AND QUITS. HAS HAPPENED 8 TIMES SINCE THE WARRANTY EXPIRED (DIDN'T HAPPEN BEFORE). SSEI DOES NOT HAVE A VOLTMETER AND WE HAVE NOT SEE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP May 19, 2000
Incident date: Feb 21, 1998
I HEARD A POPPING SOUND TWICE WITH IN ONE MILE OF EACH OTHER AS I WAS APPROACHING STOP LIGHTS. THEN HEARD A GRINDING SOUND AS I DROVE ON . TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SPRINGS IN THE REAR DRUMS HAD BROKEN AND CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO THE DRUMS AND BRAKING SYSTEM. I QUESTIONED THEM ABOUT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM May 19, 2000
Incident date: Feb 21, 1998
I HEARD A POPPING SOUND TWICE WITH IN ONE MILE OF EACH OTHER AS I WAS APPROACHING STOP LIGHTS. THEN HEARD A GRINDING SOUND AS I DROVE ON . TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THE SPRINGS IN THE REAR DRUMS HAD BROKEN AND CAUSED OTHER DAMAGE TO THE DRUMS AND BRAKING SYSTEM. I QUESTIONED THEM ABOUT ... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER Feb 1, 2000
Incident date: Dec 10, 1999
MY CAR STARTED MAKING A HORRIBLE NOISE UNDER THE HOOD ON THE WAY HOME FROM WORK BACK IN DECEMBER. I LIVE ABOUT 4 MILES FROM WORK. I THOUGHT IT WAS A FAN BELT OR ANOTHER KIND OF BELT. I WAS GOING ABOUT 25-30MPH. SMOKE STARTED POURING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I WAS SCARED THAT IT WAS GOING TO BLAZE UP... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Jan 20, 2000
Incident date: Jan 20, 2000
VEHICLE WAS HIT ALMOST HEAD ON PART OF THE IMPACT AREA WAS RIGHT AT THE AIRBAG SENSOR UNDER THE HOOD OF THE CAR. THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER RECEIVED MINOR BRUISES ON THE SHOULDER AND CHEST FROM SEATBELT. *AK
Crash 1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Nov 30, 1999
ENGINE STALLS WITH NO WARNING, CAUSING A LOSS OF POWER BRAKES AND POWER STEERING. THIS HAS HAPPENEDTHREE TIMES. VEHICLE HAS TO SIT FOR A WHILE IN ORDER TO START AGAIN. DEALER REPLACED THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR. PROBLEM RESOLVED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Oct 27, 1999
THERE IS A STRESS CRACK IN THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD THAT CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO MAKE A LOUD MUFFLED SOUND WHEN APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR. DEALER SAYS IT NEEDS A NEW MANIFOLD. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jul 23, 1999
Incident date: Jul 1, 1999
WHEN TRAVELING AND UPON MAKING A NORMAL STOP ON WET PAVEMENT, CONSUMER EXPERIENCED EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE/BRAKES FADED AWAY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER, DEALER HAS REPLACED THE BRAKE WHEEL SENSOR. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Jun 24, 1999
INTERMITTENTLY, AT ANY SPEEDS, VEHICLE WILL EXPERIENCE COMPLETE ENGINE FAILURE. CONSUMER MUST WAIT USUSALLY BETWEEN 5-6 MINUTES BEFORE VEHICLE WILL RESTART. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK
EXTERIOR LIGHTING May 19, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1999
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE ARE BROKEN, AND THE OUTSIDE LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. *AK
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR May 19, 1999
Incident date: Apr 12, 1999
OUTSIDE DOOR HANDLES ON DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE ARE BROKEN, AND THE OUTSIDE LIGHT DOESN'T WORK. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Feb 17, 1999
WHILE VEHICLE IS RUNNING IN THE PARK GEAR, THE VEHICLE SHIFTS OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS Feb 17, 1999
PASSENGER'S SIDE SEAT BELT IS TWISTED AND IS STUCK INTO RETRACTOR, AND WILL NOT RELEASE. CONSUMER IS VERY CONCERNED FOR SAFETY. *AK *NLM
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NO LONGER FUNCTION. ABS PUMP ASSEMBLY IS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT THE DEALER INSISTS IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NO LONGER FUNCTION. ABS PUMP ASSEMBLY IS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT THE DEALER INSISTS IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FAILURE.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 20, 1999
Incident date: Sep 1, 1997
ANTI-LOCK BRAKES NO LONGER FUNCTION. ABS PUMP ASSEMBLY IS HEAVILY CORRODED BUT THE DEALER INSISTS IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE FAILURE.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Jan 12, 1999
Incident date: Aug 1, 1995
ALTERNATOR FAILED SEVERAL TIMES.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Jan 11, 1999
TWO ALTERNATORS AND ONE BATTERY FAILED.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR Jan 11, 1999
TWO ALTERNATORS AND ONE BATTERY FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Jan 11, 1999
WATER PUMP FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS Jan 11, 1999
REAR BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER Jan 11, 1999
MASTER CYLINDER AND ROTOR FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Jan 11, 1999
MASTER CYLINDER AND ROTOR FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM Jan 11, 1999
EXHAUST SEAL FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jan 11, 1999
ABS PUMP FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS Jan 11, 1999
SERPENTINE BELT FAILED.

Showing 50 of 139 complaints.

EPA Fuel Economy — 1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 23.0 17.0 Premium $4,800
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 16.0 26.0 19.0 Regular $3,550

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1992 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

20 manufacturer communications from 18 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION2
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR2
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY2
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY2
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS1
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH1
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER1
103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT1
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
990730030A Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
990730030 Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
832006 Dec 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC
831704 Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
98833005 Oct 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE
971101631041 Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
731608 Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
970501776515 May 1, 1997
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
INFORMATION BASED ON ENGINE IDLE SURGE, OR MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ILLUMINATED WITH DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P0131, P0171 OR 44 SET. *YC
577106A Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
577106A Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
108150A Dec 1, 1996
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A CONDITION AT 70 MPH WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER READS ABOUT 4 MPH FASTER OR SLOWER THAN HUD. *TW
9573T4001 Aug 1, 1995
105000 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
GRINDING AND/OR GROWLING NOISE IN PARK ON INCLINE.*SD
438314 Aug 1, 1995
103500 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
LOW ILLUMINATION OF CONSOLE PRNDL INDICATOR IN LOWER OR ALL GEAR POSITIONS. *SD
536401 Mar 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DIM HEADLAMPS, SLOW WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC RESULTING FROM LOW/NO GENERATOR OUTPUT. *TW
536401 Mar 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
UNKNOWN
577106 Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
108150 Jan 1, 1995
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
HEADS UP DISPLAY AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SPEED DIFFERENCES. *TW
436302 Nov 1, 1994
072200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FAINT BUZZING NOISE FROM FRONT OF DASH AREA. *TW
93810 Feb 1, 1993
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL GUAGE READS EMPTY WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations — PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP90002 Opened: Jan 5, 1990 — Closed: May 10, 1990
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1984
DIRECT TORQUE BRAKE SYSTEM
DIRECT TORQUE BRAKE SYSTEM
DP86005 Opened: Feb 6, 1986 — Closed: Feb 25, 1986
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1979
UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION
UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION

PONTIAC BONNEVILLE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PONTIAC BONNEVILLE across all model years (1965–2003).

61 Total Recalls
2,579 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
134 Reported Crashes
180 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PONTIAC BONNEVILLE — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2005 0 37 View
2004 0 38 View
2003 2 64 View
2002 2 112 View
2001 0 179 View
2000 2 301 View
1999 4 176 View
1998 2 359 View
1997 2 188 View
1996 3 181 View
1995 1 330 View
1994 0 123 View
1993 1 183 View
1992 (current) 3 139
1991 2 26 View
1990 1 45 View
1989 2 35 View
1988 1 20 View
1987 4 24 View
1986 3 3 View
1985 1 2 View
1984 2 1 View
1983 1 0 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 0 2 View
1979 1 2 View
1978 2 4 View
1977 4 1 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1972 2 0 View
1971 2 0 View
1969 2 0 View
1966 2 0 View
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