1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
0 recalls — 123 complaints — 34 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
123 total complaints
14 crashes 10 fires 8 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 8 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 8 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 8 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 7 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 5 |
| AIR BAGS | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 |
POWER TRAIN
Aug 24, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. DUE TO CORROSION THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS / MOUNTING FAILED AND ENGINE FELL OUT OF CAR. LUCKILY IT WAS WHILE TURNING AROUND IN THE DRIVEWAY, IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON / AT ROAD SPEEDS THERE COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, MULTI CAR INVOLVEMENT, INJURIES, OR LOS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Aug 24, 2008
Incident date: Aug 8, 2008
1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. DUE TO CORROSION THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS / MOUNTING FAILED AND ENGINE FELL OUT OF CAR. LUCKILY IT WAS WHILE TURNING AROUND IN THE DRIVEWAY, IF IT HAD HAPPENED ON / AT ROAD SPEEDS THERE COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, MULTI CAR INVOLVEMENT, INJURIES, OR LOS... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jan 13, 2006
Incident date: Jan 9, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE REAR ENGINE CRADLE BOLT AND RETAINER PULLED THROUGH THE CRADLE. THE REAR CRADLE DROPPED TO THE GROUND AND THE STEERING SEPARATED. THIS RESULTED IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS PUSHED OUT OF THE ROAD, AND TOWED TO THE RESIDENCE. THE CO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 23, 2005
Incident date: Nov 22, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT HE DETECTED THE ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING. HE SAW GRAY SMOKE COMING FROM THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING VENTS, AND A YELLOW FLAME CLOSE TO THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER AREA. HE IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND CALLED 911. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND... Read more
Fire
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 21, 2005
Incident date: Jun 1, 2005
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE ENGINE FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE IN JUNE OF 2005 WHILE SLOWLY PULLING OUT FROM A STOP LIGHT. HE HEARD A LOUD CLUNK AND LOST STEERING CONTROL AND THE CAR DRIFTED TO THE CURB AND STOPPED. THE GM MANUFACTURER WANTED TO KNOW HOW THE VEHICLE WAS MAINTAIN... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Sep 8, 2005
Incident date: Sep 7, 2005
TURNING INTO STREET WHEN THE ENGINE CRADLE FELL OUT IN THE REAR. LOSS OF ALL STEERING. HAD A CUTLASS SUPREME THAT DID THAT ALSO EXCEPT THERE WAS A RECALL. HUGE SAFETY HAZARD, A VEHICLE GOING DOWN THE ROAD NO STEERING??? WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF I WAS NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS IN THE FIRST PLACE. ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 23, 2005
Incident date: Jul 20, 2003
DT: WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL COMPLETELY SHUT DOWN. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF IT OVERHEATED. BEFORE THIS OCCURRED THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON. THE PROBLEM HAPPENED MULTIPLE TIMES. THERE ALMOST HAST BEEN AN ACCIDENT. THE CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Jun 20, 2005
Incident date: Jun 15, 2005
DT: CONTACT STATES: THE CRADLE FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHICH HELD THE SUSPENSION UP IN THE FRONT. THERE WERE FOUR BOLTS HOLDING IT UP, AND THE WASHERS RUSTED, CAUSING THIS FAILURE. DEALER SAID THEY HAD NOT SEEN THAT HAPPEN. THEY HAVE AGREED TO FIX IT ALL AT CONSUMER'S COST. CONTACT COMPLAINED TO GM, ... Read more
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Dec 7, 2004
Incident date: Dec 4, 2004
FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE A-FRAME ATTACHES. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
Aug 16, 2004
Incident date: Aug 15, 2004
1. NOISE FROM FRONT END OF VEHICLE 2. BOLTS HOLDING MOTOR TO K FRAME SNAPPED DROPPING MOTOR TO THE GROUND - LOST CONTROL OF STEERING - CAR HAS NEVER HAD SERIOUS PROBLEMS.*AK 3. TOWED FOR SERVICE - COURSE OF ACTION PENDING.
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
May 26, 2004
Incident date: May 25, 2004
I WAS EXITING OFF ROUTE 82 AND HEADING EAST ON RT. 422 GOING ABOUT 30 MPH. EST. WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG SOUND. THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR CAME TO REST ABOUT 50 FT. AFTER THE CAR HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. OHIO HIGHWAY STATE PATROL MADE A CRASH REPORT... Read more
Crash
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
May 26, 2004
Incident date: May 25, 2004
I WAS EXITING OFF ROUTE 82 AND HEADING EAST ON RT. 422 GOING ABOUT 30 MPH. EST. WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BANG SOUND. THE STEERING AND THE BRAKES WENT OUT AND THE CAR WAS OUT OF CONTROL. THE CAR CAME TO REST ABOUT 50 FT. AFTER THE CAR HIT A CONCRETE BARRIER. OHIO HIGHWAY STATE PATROL MADE A CRASH REPORT... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 22, 2004
Incident date: Oct 15, 2000
I HAVE NOT SOUGHT ANY INFORMATION ON THIS PROBLEM AS OF YET BECAUSE I THOUGHT THERE WAS NOTHING I COULD DO SINCE MY CAR WAS ALREADY SIX YEARS OLD WHEN THE PROBLEM FIRST STARTED. NOW I HAVE PEELING PAINT IN SEVERAL SPOTS ON MY CAR AND IT LOOKS TERRIBLE. THE REST OF THE CAR IS IN MINT CONDITION. I S... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Sep 3, 2003
Incident date: Sep 3, 2003
FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jun 26, 2003
Incident date: Jun 26, 2003
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT ANY SPEED AND WITH NO WARNING VEHICLE GOT SHUT OFF, CAUSING CONSUMER TO PULL OFF THE ROAD. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE SEVERAL TIMES, AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 19, 2003
Incident date: Jan 31, 2002
THE CONSUMER PURCHASED A VEHICLE WITH A PAINT DEFECT. THE DEALER KNEW ABOUT THIS DEFECT AND STATED THAT THE PAINT NEVER ADHERED TO THE PRIMER. *SCC *NLM
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Nov 13, 2002
Incident date: Nov 12, 2002
DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DRIVER SUFFERED FACIAL INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. MR
1 injured
AIR BAGS
Nov 12, 2002
Incident date: Nov 12, 2002
CONSUMER STATES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKING AT HOME THE PASSEGER AIR BAG DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFROMATION:: MR
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Nov 1, 2002
BENT AND TWISTED FINGERS. WHILE IN FLORIDA VISITING MY UNCLE AND AUNT (BEFORE HE DIED) I HAD NOTICED HIS FINGERS WERE BENT AS MY ARE. HE ALSO HAD A PERSISTENT PROBLEM WITH LEFT SHOULDER PAIN. WHEN IN FLORIDA THIS PAST JANUARY, I DROVE HIS 1994 BONNEVILLE. THE STEERING WAS TIGHT LIKE TO 2000 IMPA... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 2, 2002
Incident date: Sep 19, 2002
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND NO WARNING THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF. CONSUMER ALSO STATES THAT IT IS HARD TO RESTART THE VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURS. DEALER NOTIFIED. NLM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Aug 12, 2002
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW. WITHIN 6MO THE FIRST ALTERNATOR PROBLEM OCCURRED. IN THE PAST 8YEARS I HAVE HAD 10 ALTERNATORS AND 4 BATTERIES PUT IN THE VEHICLE. EVERYTIME THE BATTERY GUAGE WOULD GO LOW WHEN CHECKED I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE ALTERNATOR. ON ONE OCCASSION I TOOK MY CAR DUE TO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Aug 12, 2002
I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE NEW. WITHIN 6MO THE FIRST ALTERNATOR PROBLEM OCCURRED. IN THE PAST 8YEARS I HAVE HAD 10 ALTERNATORS AND 4 BATTERIES PUT IN THE VEHICLE. EVERYTIME THE BATTERY GUAGE WOULD GO LOW WHEN CHECKED I WAS TOLD THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE ALTERNATOR. ON ONE OCCASSION I TOOK MY CAR DUE TO... Read more
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Jul 31, 2002
Incident date: Jun 13, 2002
I WAS DRIVING UP MY DRIVEWAY AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 3 MILES PER HOUR WHEN THE STEERING WHEEL LITERALLY FELL INTO MY LAP. THE CAR WAS UNSTEERABLE. I HAD JUST MOVED TO NH AND CALLED TH ELOCAL DEALER.....FAIRFIELD IN KEENE. THEY CAME OUT AND FLATBEDDED THE CAR TO THE SHOP. 4 WEEKS LATER AFTER THEY LOCATED... Read more
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jul 8, 2002
Incident date: Jul 28, 2001
RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RIPPED OUT OF BELT DURING HEAD ON IMPACT RESULTING IN INTERNAL INJURIES TO THE REAR PASSENGER. *AK
Crash
2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Oct 16, 2001
Incident date: Oct 3, 2001
AM REPORTING FAILED ENGINE ON 1994 BONNEVILLE FOR NO APPARENT REASON. HAVE TALKED TO OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD RODS GO OUT ON THEIR ENGINES ALSO AND THOUGHT MAYBE SOMEONE OUGHT TO LOOK INTO MANUFACTURERS LIABILITY FOR PRODUCING INFERIOR MOTOR AND SELLING TO CONSUMERS. HAD CAR IN SHOP 3 OR 4 TIMES F... Read more
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
THIS IS THE SECOND BONNEVILLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS LISTED OWNED. SEEMS PONTIAC WOULD INVESTIGATE THESE PROBLEMS A LITTLE MORE. NEVER BUY ANOTHER. AFTER ONE ENGINE REPLACEMENT, WILL JUST REPLACE THE "HEAP" OF A CAR NEXT TIME. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Jul 31, 2001
Incident date: Apr 10, 2000
THIS IS THE SECOND BONNEVILLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEMS LISTED OWNED. SEEMS PONTIAC WOULD INVESTIGATE THESE PROBLEMS A LITTLE MORE. NEVER BUY ANOTHER. AFTER ONE ENGINE REPLACEMENT, WILL JUST REPLACE THE "HEAP" OF A CAR NEXT TIME. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED. *AK
TIRES
Jul 25, 2001
Incident date: Jun 21, 2001
I HAD JUST PURCHASED THESE TIRES DECEMBER OF 1999 FROM MONTGOMERY WARDS IN SAN ANTONIO TX (THEY HAVE GONE OUT OF BUSINESS, THEREFORE I DO NOT KNOW WHERE TO ASK) THE TIRES STILL HAVE GOOD TREAD ON THEM AND I HAD A TIRE BLOW OUT ON JUNE 21, 2001 ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK, NO INJURYS INVOLVED JUST DAM... Read more
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
May 17, 2001
Incident date: May 13, 2001
STEERING FAILED, ENGINE STALLED, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. SAME THING HAPPENED TO A 1992 BONNEVILLE TWO YEARS AGO. *AK
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
May 17, 2001
Incident date: May 13, 2001
STEERING FAILED, ENGINE STALLED, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. SAME THING HAPPENED TO A 1992 BONNEVILLE TWO YEARS AGO. *AK
Fire
TIRES
Apr 27, 2001
Incident date: Apr 4, 2001
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Mar 9, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC . ALTERNATOR/ BATTERY AND IGNITION MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 9, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC . ALTERNATOR/ BATTERY AND IGNITION MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Mar 9, 2001
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICLE HAS BEEN INSPECTED BY A PRIVATE MECHANIC . ALTERNATOR/ BATTERY AND IGNITION MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Mar 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
VEHICLE LOSES POWER, BUT DOES NOT STALL COMPLETELY. HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED 2 TIMES. PROBLEM REOCCURED. *AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Mar 2, 2001
Incident date: Jan 1, 2001
VEHICLE LOSES POWER, BUT DOES NOT STALL COMPLETELY. HAD ALTERNATOR REPLACED 2 TIMES. PROBLEM REOCCURED. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, CAR STALLS WHILE SITTING WARMING UP OR TRAVELING WITH NO WARNING. WHEN ENGINE STALLS, CAN OCCASIONALLY BE RESTARTED. HAVE HAD A COMPUTER CHIP AND FEUL PUMP REPLACED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WATER PUMP IS NOW GETTING VERY NOISY AND ALSO WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED NOW.... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, CAR STALLS WHILE SITTING WARMING UP OR TRAVELING WITH NO WARNING. WHEN ENGINE STALLS, CAN OCCASIONALLY BE RESTARTED. HAVE HAD A COMPUTER CHIP AND FEUL PUMP REPLACED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WATER PUMP IS NOW GETTING VERY NOISY AND ALSO WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED NOW.... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, CAR STALLS WHILE SITTING WARMING UP OR TRAVELING WITH NO WARNING. WHEN ENGINE STALLS, CAN OCCASIONALLY BE RESTARTED. HAVE HAD A COMPUTER CHIP AND FEUL PUMP REPLACED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WATER PUMP IS NOW GETTING VERY NOISY AND ALSO WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED NOW.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Dec 13, 2000
Incident date: Oct 1, 2000
ENGINE FAILS WITHOUT WARNING, CAR STALLS WHILE SITTING WARMING UP OR TRAVELING WITH NO WARNING. WHEN ENGINE STALLS, CAN OCCASIONALLY BE RESTARTED. HAVE HAD A COMPUTER CHIP AND FEUL PUMP REPLACED AND PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. WATER PUMP IS NOW GETTING VERY NOISY AND ALSO WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED NOW.... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 2000
THE PUSH ROD FAILED WITH NO OTHER ENGINE WARNINGS WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 65MPH. OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE IS THAT I'VE PUT 5 ALTERNATORS IN IT, THE 5TH COMING AT 79,000 MILES. THAT'S NOT NORMAL; ALL PONTIAC SAYS IS TOUGH! ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE THAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING ME? (DOT NUM... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 29, 2000
Incident date: Nov 20, 2000
THE PUSH ROD FAILED WITH NO OTHER ENGINE WARNINGS WHILE DRIVING AT APPROX. 65MPH. OTHER PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE IS THAT I'VE PUT 5 ALTERNATORS IN IT, THE 5TH COMING AT 79,000 MILES. THAT'S NOT NORMAL; ALL PONTIAC SAYS IS TOUGH! ANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ENGINE THAT THEY'RE NOT TELLING ME? (DOT NUM... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Jul 27, 2000
Incident date: Jul 26, 2000
WHEN DRIVING UNDER 15MPH BRAKES LOCKED UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Jul 10, 2000
Incident date: May 26, 2000
ENGINE STALLED ON THREE OCCASION WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
Jun 23, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 2000
3-POINT SEAT BELT TWISTS AND JAMS, RENDERING THE BELT SYSTEM USELESS. FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED THE DEALER REPLACED THE BELT SYSTEM UNDER WARRANTY AS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AGAIN AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SAME EQUIPMENT WOULD BE USED IN NEXT REPLACEMENT, WHICH WOULD NOT PROHIBI... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
May 24, 2000
Incident date: May 22, 2000
ABS SENSOR LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT PRESSURE MODULATOR VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S COST. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 17, 2000
Incident date: Mar 7, 2000
CONSUMER PURCHASED VEHICLE ON FEB. 14, 2000 FROM USED CAR DEALER. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A MECHANIC WHO FOUND OUT THAT ENGINE WAS MESSED UP BECAUSE THE RODS WERE SHOT, 3-7-2000 LESS THAN 30 DAYS AFTER PURCHASE. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT IT WAS BOUGHT IN THE SHAPE IT... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 31, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Jan 24, 2000
Incident date: Dec 21, 1999
CONSUMER HAS BEEN TRYING TO GET HER AIR BAGS REPAIRED BECAUSE IT WAS BEGINNING TO SPLIT. SHE WAS AFRAID IT WAS GOING TO DEPLOY WITHOUT A CAUSE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Dec 9, 1999
Incident date: Dec 2, 1999
ACCORDING TO TRANSMISSION SHOP DEFECTIVE SEAL DESIGN CAUSES TRANSMISSION TO NOT ENGAGE WHEN COLD. *AK
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EPA Fuel Economy — 1994 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) | 17.0 | 26.0 | 20.0 | Regular | $3,400 |
| 3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) | 15.0 | 23.0 | 18.0 | Premium | $4,550 |
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 — 1994 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE
34 manufacturer communications from 28 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 3 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 2 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 |
| 106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | 2 |
| 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
| 114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 1 |
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273
Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696E
Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696D
Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C
May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
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).
9709013202B
Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
536506A
Jun 1, 1997
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
DRIVELINE VIBRATION OVER 37 MPH (REPLACE PROM). *TW
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
549001A
Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
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
535014
Sep 1, 1995
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ABS ADN TRACTION OFF INDICATOR LAMPS COME ON. *SD
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
576104
May 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
UNKNOWN
576113
May 1, 1995
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
UNKNOWN
536401
Mar 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
UNKNOWN
536401
Mar 1, 1995
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
DIM HEADLAMPS, SLOW WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC RESULTING FROM LOW/NO GENERATOR OUTPUT. *TW
577106
Feb 1, 1995
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
538203
Feb 1, 1995
136000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
WINDSHIELD WIPER BLADE CHATTER. *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
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
DIRECT TORQUE BRAKE SYSTEM
DIRECT TORQUE BRAKE SYSTEM
DP86005
Opened: Feb 6, 1986 — Closed: Feb 25, 1986
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
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| 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 (current) | 0 | 123 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 183 | View |
| 1992 | 3 | 139 | View |
| 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 |
| 1965 | 1 | 0 | View |