Pontiac Bonneville problems
The Pontiac Bonneville is a model line of full-size or mid-size front-engine rear drive cars manufactured and marketed by Pontiac from 1957 until 2005, with a hiatus for model years 1982-1986.
The Bonneville (marketed as the Parisienne in Canada until 1981), and its platform partner, the Grand Ville, are some of the largest Pontiacs ever built; in station wagon body styles they reached just over 230 inches (5.8 m) long, and at 5,000 pounds (2,300 kg) and more were also some of the heaviest cars produced at the time.
The Bonneville nameplate was introduced as a limited production performance convertible during the 1957 model year, its name taken from the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah — an early site of US auto racing and numerous world's land speed record records, itself named after U.S. Army officer Benjamin Bonneville.
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Common Pontiac Bonneville problems
The Pontiac Bonneville, a popular car model, is known to have several common problems based on complaints from its owners. The most prevalent issue is related to the windows and windshield, particularly the power windows. This problem is seen across various model years, with the 2000 model year having the highest number of complaints.
Another common problem with the Pontiac Bonneville is related to the engine, specifically faulty engine parts. This issue is seen in various models, including the Grand Am, Grand Prix, and G6, with the Grand Am having the most complaints regarding engine issues.
The Bonneville model also faces issues with the power window mechanism, which is made of cheap plastic parts that break in the power window pulley assembly. This defect is common in many Pontiac cars, and GM dealers typically replace the entire assembly, which can cost around $450 per window.
In addition to these problems, the Bonneville also experiences issues with the ignition switch, malfunctioning door locks, grinding noises, and catalytic converter issues, particularly in the G6 model.
Lastly, the Bonneville is known to have problems with the windshield, with many owners reporting issues such as cracks and leaks.
In conclusion, the Pontiac Bonneville has several common problems, including issues with the power windows, engine, ignition switch, door locks, grinding noises, catalytic converter, and windshield. These problems can be costly to fix and may occur at varying mileage levels.
What year did Pontiac Bonneville avoid?
The Worst 2000-2005 Bonneville Problems
Most Pontiac cars have a defect where the power window mechanism breaks because it's made of cheap plastic parts which break in the power window pulley assembly. GM dealers will only replace the entire assembly, to the tune of $450 per wind…
Is a Pontiac Bonneville a good car?
Overall, the Bonneville is a stylish and speedy full-size sedan built off a true world-class platform.
How many miles can a Pontiac Bonneville last?
The bigger car ride, smaller car handling, full instrumentation and adult styling made the Bonnies an all-American car. The 3800 engine is very hard to fault and this car can easily last 200,000 miles with modest attention.
How rare is Pontiac Bonneville?
Just 630 production examples of these cars were ever made – one per dealer in the United States, plus two prototypes.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Pontiac Bonneville years
We have researched Pontiac problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Pontiac Bonneville cars and compiled the top 5 most problematic Pontiac Bonneville model years:
- Pontiac Bonneville 1998
- Pontiac Bonneville 1995
- Pontiac Bonneville 2000
- Pontiac Bonneville 1997
- Pontiac Bonneville 1993
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Pontiac Bonneville model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Pontiac Bonneville years
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Pontiac Bonneville car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Pontiac Bonneville , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Steering problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Pontiac Bonneville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Bonneville model years
A total of 121 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with fire by Bonneville model years
There were a total of 167 complaints that resulted in a fire. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with injuries by Bonneville model years
There were a total of 143 complaints that resulted in a injuries. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
Distribution of the number of complaints with deaths by Bonneville model years
There were a total of 2 complaints that resulted in a death. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 2198 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Pontiac Bonneville . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Pontiac Bonneville vehicles.
Latest 25 complaints
Pontiac Bonneville 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2021-07-01
- VIN: 1g2hy52k45u
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: My gas gage and tempature gage don't work
Pontiac Bonneville 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2021-02-23
- Date Complaint: 2021-03-01
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX52K0S4
- Components: STRUCTURE,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
- Summary: I WAS GOING ABOUT 25 MPH WHEN THE TRUCK AHEAD OF ME STOPPED. I HIT THE BRAKE PEDAL HARD AND THE BRAKE PEDAL SEEMED HARD AS IF IT WASN'T MOVING AND MY CAR JUST KEPT MOVING FORWARD RESULTING IN REAR ENDING THE TRUCK AHEAD OF ME. I CHECKED THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL AFTER THE CAR WAS TOWED HOME AND THE FLUID LEVEL LOOKED OKAY MAYBE DOWN A LITTLE. HAVE NEVER CHANGED OUT THE BRAKE FLUID AND HAD THE BRAKES RECENTLY CHECKED BY LEW SCWAB TIRES BRAKES NEW BRAKE SHOES FRONT AND REAR BRAKES OKAY
Pontiac Bonneville 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2020-10-13
- Date Complaint: 2020-11-16
- VIN: 1G2HX52K334
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: PASSENGER CONTROL ARM IS BAD
Pontiac Bonneville 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-05
- Date Complaint: 2020-08-19
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K714
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: MY CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE BACK IN JANUARY 2020 UNDER THE HOOD ON MY WAY TO WORK THE FIRE STARTED BEHIND THE VALE COVER GASKETS AND NOW OIL IS LEAKING ON THE MANIFOLD GASKETS AND GAS IS MIXING WITH THE OIL AND I CAN'T DRIVE MY CAR ANYMORE HELP ME PLEASE.
Pontiac Bonneville 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-15
- Date Complaint: 2020-08-06
- VIN: 1G2HZ541X14
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE LEAKED OIL OUT OF THE VALVE COVER GASKET AND THE SPARK PLUG WIRE RETAINER CAUSING A MISFIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED BUT FAILED TO PROPERLY ACCELERATE WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WERE FUMES INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CAUSED EYE IRRITATION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS, CHECK ENGINE, SERVICE ENGINE, SEAT BELT, AND AIR BAGS WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. ADDITIONALLY, AFTER REFUELING, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE FUEL READING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUG RETAINER AND VALVE COVER GASKET NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 03V238000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 264,000.
Pontiac Bonneville 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-14
- Date Complaint: 2019-03-21
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K714
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY, THE ENGINE MADE AN ABNORMAL BANGING SOUND AND THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE. THE ENGINE BLEW UP AND PRODUCED A THICK CLOUD OF SMOKE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Pontiac Bonneville 2002
- Date Of Incident: 2018-11-01
- Date Complaint: 2019-02-22
- VIN: 1G2HX54K224
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED, THE AIR BAG INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 187,000. .*BF CONSUMER OWNED THE VEHICLE FOR A YEAR AN AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON.*JB
Pontiac Bonneville 2001
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-08
- Date Complaint: 2019-02-09
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2HY54K614
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY SON WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND HIS AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.
Pontiac Bonneville 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2019-01-12
- Date Complaint: 2019-01-13
- VIN: 1G2HZ54Y75U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
- Summary: "TAKATA RECALL" UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE CAR WON'T BRAKE FUMES COMING INSIDE THE CAR. CAR SHAKING AND VIBRATING LOW OIL PRESSURE EVEN WHEN I GOT A OIL CHANGE. AFTER OIL CHANGE CAR WOULDN'T GO NO MORE THAN 16 MILES PER HOUR. CAR WILL NOT CRANK IF IT'S 47 DEGREES OR LOWER TEMPERATURE. IN MOTION IN CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY
Pontiac Bonneville 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2018-12-22
- Date Complaint: 2018-12-22
- VIN: 1G2HX54K0Y4
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: SMELL OF FUEL DUMPING FROM EXHAUST. AIR FILTER CHECKS OUT. MILD SMELL JUST OUTSIDE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. HEADACHE PRODUCING SMELL INSIDE CAN. WASN'T THEIR A RECALL FOR PART TOLERANCES TO CORRECT THIS? ARE ALL GM DELPHI REPLACEMENT PARTS PRESENTLY SOLD ADEQUATE TO ADDRESS THIS. PREVIOUS OWNER HAD NEW UPPER AND LOWER INTAKE MANIFOLD INSTALLED. HARD COLD STARTING CAN CAUSE AND CAUSED MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH THE EXCESS FUEL SMELL. YESTERDAY AND TODAY DRIVING I AM GETTING THE FUEL IN THE PASSENGER CABIN SMELL. I CAN ONLY HOPE THAT THIS IS A FUEL REGULATOR ISSUE. AND I WILL PUT ON A FRESH AIR FILTER TO REDUCE ERRONEOUS ENRICHMENT. ODD HOW MY CODE READER CAN PERFORM A FUEL PRESSURE CHECK AND REMEDY THE COLD HARD START CONDITION. THESE FUMES OCCUR FROM TAILPIPE WHEN STARTING, FROM ALL OVER NOW WHEN DRIVING. AFTER PARKING THE SMELL REMAINS SOME AT THE HOOD. SOME DRIVERS FOLLOWING ME STAY EIGHT CAR LENGTHS BACK.
Pontiac Bonneville 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-12
- Date Complaint: 2018-02-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HZ541634
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AT A STOP SIGN, SMOKE EMERGED FROM UNDERNEATH THE HOOD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (WHEELERS CHEVROLET OF MEDFORD, 704 N 8TH ST, MEDFORD, WI 54461) AND WAS REFERRED TO THE MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,600.
Pontiac Bonneville 2000
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-09
- Date Complaint: 2018-02-09
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
- Summary: CAR WONT START
Pontiac Bonneville 1995
- Date Of Incident: 2017-10-06
- Date Complaint: 2017-10-08
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: THE HOOD RELEASE CABLE BROKE INTERNALLY IN THE CABLE GUIDE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THERE IS NO WAY TO OPEN THE HOOD. NOT JUST FOR REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, BUT EMERGENCY SITUATIONS. THE CABLE IS ROUTED BETWEEN THE RADIATOR AND THE CORE SUPPORT. TYE ONLY WAY TO OPEN THE HOOD IS TO PRY IT UP DAMAGING THE HOOD, THE UPPER CORE SUPPORT, AND POSSIBLY THE CONDENSOR.
Pontiac Bonneville 2005
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-16
- Date Complaint: 2017-07-20
- VIN: 1G2HX52K85U
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
- Summary: AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING; REPAIR SHOP SAYS SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
Pontiac Bonneville 2003
- Date Of Incident: 2017-04-09
- Date Complaint: 2017-04-10
- VIN: 1G2HZ541034
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: WITH THE KEY TURNED TO ACC YOU CAN PULL THE CAR OUT OF PARK WITHOUT DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. WITH THE KEY TURNED TO RUN YOU MUST DEPRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL TO PULL IT OUT OF PARK. CAR IS NOT RUNNING. ALSO CHECKED 3 OTHER PONTIAC BONNEVILLE'S. ONE IS A 2002 VIN # [XXX]. THEY ALL SHOWED THE SAME OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Latest 5 recalls Pontiac Bonneville
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 46 recalls for different components of the Pontiac Bonneville.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Pontiac Bonneville 1996
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Model: Pontiac Bonneville 1999
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Model: Pontiac Bonneville 1998
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Model: Pontiac Bonneville 1997
- Report Received Date: 2009-04-07
- Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
- Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
- Model: Pontiac Bonneville 1985
- Report Received Date: 2007-10-24
- Manufacturer: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
- Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.
- Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
Latest negative Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
Latest positive Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
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Vehicle year: 1999
The Pontiac Bonneville SSEi is an excellent value for the power, comfort, and spaciousness it provides. It's hard to find a better deal at this price point. While it's not a direct comparison to foreign models, you'd have to look at much larger BMWs and Lexus to find something similar. The Bonneville may not match the quality or design of larger exotics, but it holds its own against domestic competitors like Buicks and Cadillacs. The only downside is that it's FWD. If it had a full horsepower northstar and RWD, it would be even more competitive with larger foreign models.
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Vehicle year: 2002
This car has been the best riding car and has required no repairs. It's a shame that GM stopped making this car.
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Vehicle year: 1995
I confidently bought the car after totalling a 98 Mazda 626. It is an excellent car for travelling long distances, which I do frequently. Despite its age, it still has moderate gas mileage. Although I had to replace the transmission and the head gaskets blew and warped heads, the car has been great overall. It is worth noting that these cars do not resell for a decent price, but I paid only 6K in 2001, which was a great deal at the time. Even now, I could get a maximum of about 3K for mine.
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Vehicle year: 1998
I recently met a man who traded his 98 Bonneville for a newer model and regretted it. We both agreed that it's a reliable, stylish, and fun car to drive. Personally, I've only had to invest in routine maintenance and haven't experienced any mechanical issues. The body of the car is also in great condition.
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Vehicle year: 1993
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I wanted to share my experience with my car, which I bought back in 2001 with 85K miles. It's been a great ride so far, and I'm happy to report that it still looks amazing with the white SSE and gold rims. One of the coolest features of this car is the heads-up display that shines the speed on the windshield. It also has a rear shock leveling system, an air compressor in the trunk to fill up tires, and a good stereo system with factory gain control. Other features include an electronic compass, tons of gauges, and 9-way power adjustable seats. The sunroof is a nice touch too! The 3.8-liter engine is dependable, fast, and handles very well with good tires. I get about 30 mpg on the highway and around 20 mpg in town. Overall, I'm a very satisfied owner. While there are some electronic problems developing with the gauges, the car still drives fine. Thanks for reading!
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Skylar O'Conner 2025-04-17
Vehicle year: 2003
This car is a lot of fun to drive, and it's not bad on fuel consumption. It also has great looks. However, we did experience some issues with the steering rack and intermediate shaft. At 5,000 miles, we had to replace the steering rack, and at 26,000 miles, we had to replace the intermediate shaft with a new part. Unfortunately, at 40,000 miles, the cluck, cluck noise started again, and the dealer, along with GM, claims that there is no safety problem and that we should just live with the noise. As someone who is 55 years old, this experience has left me disappointed with GM, and I have decided that this will be my last GM product.
Sedrick Bradtke 2025-04-16
Vehicle year: 1994
The best car I have owned yet! Although I had to change the alternator once, the 4-wheel anti-lock brake has gone out twice. I always use Castrol oil and change it every 3,000 miles. Even with 133k miles, it still has all the pep as when I first got it. The car is mechanically awesome!
Kellen Russel 2025-04-03
Vehicle year: 2005
This car is an absolute joy to drive, with excellent handling and a smooth ride. However, I have noticed some issues with the quality of the vehicle, particularly with the paint job. Despite my attempts to address this with GM, I have not received a satisfactory response and am considering taking further action through the BBB. As a loyal customer who has purchased 13 GM vehicles in the last 20 years, I am disappointed with the lack of attention given to my concerns. Nevertheless, I remain confident in my decision to explore other options, including imports.
Enos Lakin 2025-03-14
Vehicle year: 1998
Not recommended! Although the looks, ride and comfort are excellent, it seems to fall short in terms of reliability. Unfortunately, the engine went out at 56,000 miles and it has already required a starter replacement. Typically, I am able to get 150,000 miles from V8 rear wheel drive cars before any repairs are needed.
Dane Smitham 2025-03-09
Vehicle year: 1996
The car experienced several issues, including major trunk leaks, a fallen out engine, a smoking steering column, and a broken front grill. These issues were not unexpected, as they are known problems with this model. However, they were all fixed in a timely and efficient manner, and the car is now in good working condition.