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.
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Latest positive Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
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Vehicle year: 2005
On your recent 1200 mile trip, it's great to hear that this car performed flawlessly and was very comfortable. It's impressive that you were able to achieve 31.6 mpg even when running at speeds of 75 to 80 all day. It's wonderful to hear that you've received so many compliments on this car, and I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a near-luxury car at a reasonable price.
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Vehicle year: 1998
I must say, I've owned quite a few cars in my time, including Saabs, VWs, Olds, Buicks, Dodges, and Triumphs. However, my Bonney, which has now clocked 237,000 miles, is by far the best car I've ever had. Despite not being able to move furniture in it due to its sedan body, it has been incredibly reliable and comfortable to drive. Unfortunately, time, distance, and harsh New England winters have finally taken their toll, and I'm struggling to find a replacement that is as good, responsive, and affordable as my beloved Bonney. It's such a shame that Pontiac and Oldsmobile are no longer around, as they made some truly exceptional cars.
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Vehicle year: 1998
I hope you're doing well! I just wanted to share my experience with my Bonneville. I bought it with 140,000 miles on it and now it has 158,000. The previous owner replaced the transmission and struts, which was a huge plus. I did have to replace the water pump, but it was a really cheap part and fairly easy to repair. Overall, I absolutely love driving my Bonneville. It's been extremely reliable and it's nice and roomy. Thanks for listening!
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Vehicle year: 2003
First Pontiac owned, good power, handling is excellent for a full size car, quiet and interior styling good. Back seat is a little rough for 6 footers, and not too thrilled about placement of the battery underneath the left rear passenger seat. Otherwise, it's a fine automobile for the price.
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Vehicle year: 1990
Hi there! I wanted to share my experience with my Bonneville that I bought from a friend's used car lot last December. I have found it to be quite reliable, getting almost 31 mph on the highway and covering 300 miles on just half a tank of gas! It idles very quietly and is one of the few older cars that cold-starts well. Although I have had to replace the rear brake lines, fuel pump, and ignition control module, the car is still in great shape. The paint is fading a bit, but the car is very clean with no visible rust and the undercarriage has held up well. The transmission shifts very well, and at 70 mph, the engine runs at a modest 1900 rpm, making it perfect for highway travel. Overall, I think it's a great car!
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Tommie Ferry 2025-10-19
Vehicle year: 2002
The car has had a few issues since my father purchased it and unfortunately he passed away only five months later. I put the car on the road five months after that, with 18,000 miles on the clock in March 2005. A couple of months later, the inside dome lights stopped working and the battery died. I took it to the dealer and expressed my concern about electrical problems, but they assured me it was just a fuse and replaced the battery. However, three months later, the inside dome lights stopped working again. Later on, the driver side rear window just fell down one day. The passenger side front and rear power switches stopped working, as did the heated seats and keyless entry alarm. Recently, at 69,946 miles, the car developed a bad vibration in the front end and gas pedal at high speeds, usually 55 mph and up. I have just replaced the wheel bearing and this has helped to resolve the issue.
Brant Harris 2025-10-19
Vehicle year: 1999
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my wife's car. It's actually a pretty good car, especially when it comes to gas mileage and the way it drives. However, we have had a few issues with it. Unfortunately, there have been a few recalls for her car, and we've had some trouble with the security light and the check gauges light. The suspension could also be better. We've had to get some major repairs done twice in the past two years, which has been a bit of a hassle. All in all, we've decided not to purchase another one due to the issues we've had, but I wanted to share our experience with you. Thanks for listening!
Dejon Hegmann 2025-10-18
Vehicle year: 1998
Hi there! I hope you're doing well. I just wanted to share my experience with my Bonnie. Back in 2008, I bought this car for a great deal of $2000 with 155,000 miles on it. I absolutely loved it, even though I was a bit of a rough driver. Despite some minor issues like the lever for high beams, speakers, and side mirrors breaking, I was surprised that more didn't break under my heavy use. The only engine problem I had was the serpentine belt snapping, which led to a few other issues like a blown radiator and tweaked power steering. However, I still managed to take this car to DC and back a few times and had an extremely comfortable ride. This car is HUGE and perfect for moving. It has great pickup and can easily reach 100mph. While it may not have the best city mpg, it has great hwy mpg approaching 28-30mpg (lazy 5th gear). The handling can be a bit heavy, but it's still fun enough to drive. Overall, I think it's a great car!
Kristopher Wolf 2025-10-16
Vehicle year: 1993
I had to replace several parts of the car, including the engine, fuel pump, front suspension, alternator (twice), and radiator. Unfortunately, the car has experienced multiple leaks and issues with the climate control and steering wheel controls. Additionally, only the speedometer and tachometer are currently functioning, and the interior light casings have fallen off. I've also had to replace the brakes twice and the front stabilizers three times, which caused my new $125 tires to wear improperly. Lastly, the car takes three minutes to accelerate after ignition and the wipers cannot be turned off, only set to the lowest delay setting.
Jayde Cremin 2025-10-02
Vehicle year: 2000
Obviously, before you buy it, make sure that there is nothing wrong with it. I thought I knew better, but I was in too much of a hurry. I paid $950 for it, but the last few owners didn't take care of it. These guys are saying it's worth well over a thousand even in the worst condition, but it barely gets up to any speed now. It can't be too good to be true. I'm going to have to check elsewhere and do some more digging.