1992 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 1992 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Based on complaints from owners of the Pontiac Bonneville 1992, several common problems have been reported:
- Electrical Issues: Owners have experienced issues with the power windows and locks, dashboard instrument cluster, battery drainage, and stereo system. The power windows and locks may stop working due to a malfunctioning power window switch or blown fuse. Problems with the dashboard instrument cluster, including faulty gauges, are often caused by a faulty instrument cluster circuit board. Battery drainage can be attributed to various issues like a faulty alternator, parasitic draw, or short circuit in the wiring. Stereo system problems, such as random turning on and off, could be due to a faulty stereo unit or wiring issues.
- Faulty Alternator: A common issue in the Pontiac Bonneville 1992 is a faulty alternator, leading to battery drainage and loss of power. This issue, particularly prevalent in the 1977 and 1978 models, can cause significant inconvenience to owners.
- Ignition System Wiring: Faulty wiring in the ignition system has been reported to cause stalling or failure to start the car, sometimes resulting in a fire hazard. Drivers have mentioned smelling burning plastic before experiencing ignition system failures.
- Power Window Mechanism: The power window mechanism in the Pontiac Bonneville 1992 is prone to issues due to cheap plastic parts in the power window pulley assembly. This can lead to window regulator malfunctions, causing windows to get stuck or fail to move.
- Electronic Dashboard Display: The car's electronic dashboard display may fail, resulting in non-functional gauges and warning lights. This issue is often linked to a faulty printed circuit board and can be costly to repair.
- Electrical System Grounding: Owners have faced issues with the car's electrical system grounding out, leading to problems like flickering headlights and radio interference. Corroded or loose connections are often the culprits behind this issue.
These problems with the Pontiac Bonneville 1992 can be frustrating and costly to address. Regular maintenance and prompt repairs are essential to prevent these issues from escalating and causing further inconvenience to owners.
How many miles can a Pontiac Bonneville last?
The Bonnevilles are the GM car I will miss the most with their restructuring. 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 reliable are Pontiac Bonneville?
Bonneville owners have made 494 complaints over 16 model years. It ranks 10th in reliability out of 17 eligible Pontiac models. Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems.
How much is a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville worth?
$36/Month* *Estimated payments based on Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price of $1,663 at 3.19% APR for 60 months with $0 down for well-qualified buyers. For illustrative purposes only and not an offer/commitment to provide credit or financing.
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.
How reliable are Pontiac Bonneville?
Bonneville owners have made 494 complaints over 16 model years. It ranks 10th in reliability out of 17 eligible Pontiac models. Our reliability rank is based on our PainRank™ system. A higher number means you can expect more significant problems.
How long 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 much is a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville worth?
$36/Month* *Estimated payments based on Kelley Blue Book® Fair Purchase Price of $1,663 at 3.19% APR for 60 months with $0 down for well-qualified buyers. For illustrative purposes only and not an offer/commitment to provide credit or financing.
Was the Pontiac Bonneville a luxury car?
It entered the production lineup as a high-performance, fuel-injected luxury convertible version of the Star Chief in 1957, and was loaded with every available option as standard equipment to include leather upholstery, power adjustable front seat, power windows, power steering, power brakes and power convertible top ...
1992 Pontiac Bonneville car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Pontiac Bonneville problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Power train problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1992 Pontiac Bonneville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
The NHTSA has received 132 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1992 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-14
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-03-18
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-02-18
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX53L4N1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
- Summary: 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 AROUND THE BRAKE PEDAL, MY RIGHT ARM WAS ENTRAPPED BY IN THE GAS PEDAL AREA, THE THROTTLE PUNCTURED MY RIGHT WRIST. I WAS UNABLE TO SUMMONS HELP, AND AFTER ABOUT 2 HOURS WAS NEAR EXHAUSTION, AND TO FREE MYSELF I WAS FORCED TO SELF CAUSE INJURES TO MY LEFT ELBOW, LEFT UPPER ARM, AND RIGHT ARM TO FREE MYSELF FROM UNDER THE DRIVERS SIDE UNDER DASH AREA OF THE CAR. I SUSTAIN SEVERAL CUTS ON MY ARMS, CHEST, AND BACK. EMERGENCY ROOM EXAMINATIONS AND TESTS SHOWED POSSIBLE RIB FRACTURES, DEEP BRUISING OF THE CHEST, BACK, AND LEFT UPPER ARM AND LEFT ELBOW, INTERCOSTAL CHEST WALL MUSCLES. I FEEL THE CAUSE OF THIS EVENT WAS THE LOCATION OF THE POWER SEAT SWITCH IN THE FRONT OF THE SEAT TOWARDS THE OUTER SIDE OF THE DRIVERS SEAT. ANY SERVICE ACTIVITIES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR AREA IS AT HIGH RISK OF ENTRAPPING THE INDIVIDUAL OF ENTRAPMENT BY THE POWER DRIVERS SEAT.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-07-27
- VIN: 1G2HZ52L3N1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 128,000.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-21
- VIN: 1G2HX53L2N1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: TIRE FAILURE. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-03-28
- VIN: 1G2HX53L2N1
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: BELT SEPARATION. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-06-25
- VIN: 1G2HX53L3N1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 NO RECALLS FOR THIS FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 190,000.
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-02-01
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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 APPEARED TO BE INTACT INDICATING THE LUG NUT BACKED OFF OR WAS MISSING. THE THREADS SHOWED NO DAMAGE TO INDICATE THE WHEEL HAD BEEN LOOSE FOR ANY LENGTH OF TIME. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB A VEHICLE QUESTIONAIRE WAS MAILED TO CUSTOMER TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE COMPLAINT. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT) *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-07-18
- VIN: 1G28X53L8N1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-08-08
- VIN: 1G2HX53L3N1
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 FILE A COMPLAINT BECAUSE EVEN THOUGH THE AGE OF THE CAR , THE COATING SHOULD NOT BE COMING OFF LIKE THIS.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-06-13
- VIN: 1G2HZ5210N1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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. LOSS OF POWER CAN CAUSE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO HIT MERGING CAR. THE DATE LISTED IS MY PERSONAL FIRST EXPERIENCE WHILE DRIVING. HAPPENED BEFORE IN OTHER 92 GM H-BODY CARS, MY MOTHER'S AND MY BROTHER'S. *NM
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-08-12
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: CAR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM GOES ON AND OFF WHENEVER A/C IS ON.VERY DIM LIGHTS INSIDE AND OUT WHEN HEADLIGHTS ARE ON.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-10-01
- VIN: 1T2H252LUN1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-08-30
- VIN: 1G2HX53L7N1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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 CRIMPING PROCESS INSTEAD OF SODERING THE FINS WHEN THEY BUILT THIS TYPE OF RECEIVER.IF YOU DO NOT FIX , YOU WILL NOT GET FULL AIR FOR THE DEFROSTERS TO WORK. *AK
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-22
- VIN: 1G2HX53L3N1
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-12-31
- VIN: 1G2HX53L8N1
- Components: POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 SAME TIME. NOW MY STEERING IS MESSY EVEN WITH TRANNY MOUNT BOLTS INSTALLED THE STEERING ASS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN 'STRETCHED' CAUSING IT TO PULL BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT AT THE SAME TIME OR SOMETIMES REALLY HARD TO THE RIGHT (TIRES SEAM TO WEAR EVENLY -THOUGH IT IS HARD TO BELIEVE). TIRE SHOP FIRST THOUGHT IT WAS BALL JOINTS BUT DECIDED NO BAD BALL JOINTS. ALSO MANY TIMES WHEN I PUT THE CAR UP ON RAMPS OR A JACK TO CHANGE TO MY SUMMER WHEELS OR CHANGE OIL THE E-BRAKE DOESN'T WANT TO HOLD. I PUSH THE PEDAL TO THE FLOOR AND COMES BACK UP ALMOST ALL THE WAY. ONLY ONCE OR TWICE IN THE 12 MONTHS THAT I HAVE OWNED THE CAR HAS THE E-BRAKE HELD. SOMETIMES IT WILL HOLD FOR A SECOND OR TWO BUT THEN IT RELEASES OR 'SLIPS'. THESE PROBLEMS BOTHER ME ESPECIALLY AFTER SEEING THE CORROSION RECALL FOR OTHER GM CARS FOR PROBLEMS LIKE MY DRIVETRAIN MOUNT BOLT HOLES CORROSION PROBLEMS.*AK
WHEELS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-02-03
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX53L0N1
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: 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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-12-21
- VIN: 1G2HZ52LXN1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,POWER TRAIN
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: WHILE STOPPED THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND FORCED THE VEHICLE FORWARD INTO THE BACK BUMPER OF THE CAR IN FRONT. *MJS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1995-06-01
- VIN: 1G2HY5216N1
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 SEEN THE BATTERY LIGHT COME ON IN ANY OF THE EVENTS (THOUGHT IT IS WEAK AND HARD TO SEE SO WE CAN'T BE SURE). DEALER KNOWS NOTHING. WE HAVE NOT FOUND A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THE PROBLEM. I INSTALLED THE 130 AMPERE OPTION ALTERNATOR (FOR CARS WITH ELECTRICALLY HEATED WINDSHIELDS) THE LAST TIME AND HAVE BEEN MONITORING THE VOLTAGE. THE VOLTAGE DROPS STEADILY AS HEAT BUILDS, BUT SEEMS TO STOP AT ABOUT 13 VOLTS (I DIDN'T ADD VOLTMETER BEFORE GOING TO THE LARGER ALTERNATOR SO I DON'T KNOW HOW LOW VOLTAGE WENT IN EARLIER EVENTS .. THOUGH I DID EXPERIEMENT WITH SEMI-DEAD BETTERY AND THE ALTERNATOR DISCONNETED AND THE ENGINE QUITS AT ABOUT 10 VOLTS). I SEE OTHER COMPLAINTS ON THIS PROBLEM ON YOUR WEB SITE AND I'VE TALKED TO SEVERAL OTHER SSEI OWNERS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. ALL HAVE REPLACED ALTERNATOR AND/OR BATTERY TO NO AVAIL.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-10-06
- VIN: 1G2WJ14X2NF
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE DRIVING CAR. THERE AFTER TURNING SIGNAL WOULD NOT OPERATE. TOOK TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO SERVICE AND HAD PROBLEM DIAGNOSED, BUT PART IS UNAVAILABLE FROM GENERAL MOTORS. I PERSONALLY CALLED GENERAL MOTORS SERVICE PARTS DEPARTMENT AND SPOKE TO A REPRESENTATIVE AND I WAS TOLD THAT THE PART IS UNAVAILABLE AND WILL NOT BE MADE AVAILABLE IN THE FUTURE. I AM NOT VERY HAPPY THAT I HAVE TO DRIVE A UNSAFE MOTOR VEHICLE THAT DOESN'T HAVE OPERATING TURNING AND EMERGENCY SIGNALS. I HAVE A WIFE AND CHILDREN THAT I TRANSPORT IN THIS UNSAFE VEHICLE. I AM AFFRAID FOR THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY AND OTHERS. MY VEHICLE IS A HAZARDEROUS TRANSPORTATION THAT WILL CAUSE TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS OR ACCIDENTS SUCH AS GETTING HIT FROM THE BEHIND. I CANNOT BELIEVE AFTER 8 YEAR THAT GM WOULD STOP PRODUCING A PART WITH SUCH SAFETY IMPORTANCE TO THE PUBLIC. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G2HY5216N1
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1998-02-21
- VIN: 1G2HX53L3N1
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Summary: 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 A MANFACTURE DEFECT AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NOTHING THAT THEY WOULD DO . I PAID $501.66 TO GET IT FIXED. TODAY 05/16/2000 I READ IN THE PAPER THAT GM HAS SETTLED A LAWSUIT IN NEW JERSY AGREEING TO PAY FOR THE SAME PROBLEMS IN OTHER GM CARS OF THIS VINTAGE BUT IT DOES NOT METION THE BONNEVILLE. EVEN THOUGH I HAD THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM WITH MY CAR AS THE ONES THAT WERE LISTED IN THE LAWSUIT. *AK
EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 1999-12-10
- VIN: 1G2HX53L1N1
- Components: EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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. I KEPT GOING ABOUT A HALF A MILE SO I COULD PULL INTO A STORE PARKING LOT. BY THIS TIME, THE SMOKE WAS REALLY COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE MEN INSIDE THE STORE CAME TO MY RESCUE. I JUMPED OUT OF THE CAR AND THEY RAISED THE HOOD AND SAE THAT THE AC COMPRESSOR HAD STOPPED WORKING. THE SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE COMPRESSOR AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE VALVES, GEARS,ETC HAD BURNED UP JUST IN THAT SHORT TIME. ONE MAN UNHOOKED IT SO I COULD USE MY HEATER SINCE IT WAS DECEMBER. BELIEVE IT OR NOT, OUR WEATHER HAD BEEN VERY WARM FOR WINTER. I COINTUED TO DRIVE IT OVER CHRISTMAS BREAK. I TOOK IT TOOK A CERTIFIED MECHANIC THIS WEEK AND WAS TOLD THAT IT HAD THE WRONG TYPE OF FREON IN IT. MY CAR HAS ONLY 78,000 MILES AND I HAVE NEVER HAD ANY TROUBLE WITH THE AC UNTIL THAT DAY WHEN IT STARTED SMOKING. IT APPEARS THAT AFTER SEARCHING THE INTERNET, THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL SERVICE BULLETINS ABOUT AC PROBLEMS AND FREON. A CAR WITH SUCH LOW MILES SHOULDN'T HAVE AC PROBLEMS AND IF SO, THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE SO BAD. MY CAR WOULD HAVE CAUGHT ON FIRE IF I HAD NOT STOPPED AND GOT HELP. LITTLE DID I KNOW IT WAS THE AC. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF THERE HAVE BEEN SIMILAR PROBLEMS TO MINE. OF COURSE, THIS KIND OF PROBLEM PROBADLY HASN'T OCCURED IN MANY OF THE CAR,ESP. WITH LOW MILES. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP IN THIS MATTER, MY CAR HAS BEEN GARAGED KEPT, SERVICED,, WELL KEPT,ETC. ANY HELP OR DIRECTION YOU CAN GIVE ME WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU VERY MUCH, MS. LYNN K. OUZTS. *AK
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-01-20
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX53L1N1
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: 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
1992 Pontiac Bonneville recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
- Summary: 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.
- Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
- Components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary: 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. EITHER CASE RESULTS IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNINGAND COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
- Remedy: INSTALL A TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIP ON THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET ON TOP OF TRANSAXLE.
Negative 1992 Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
Positive 1992 Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
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Hi there! I just wanted to share with you the amazing story of my 1992 Bonneville. It was originally purchased by my brother-in-law and has been in our family ever since. My wife drives it every day to and from work, and it has now clocked an impressive 407,000 miles! We had the transmission rebuilt at 375,000 miles, but other than that, we've never had to go inside the engine. Of course, we've had to replace a few things over the years, like 3 radiators, 4 A/C compressors, and 4 alternators, but it still runs like a dream. My wife is determined to get at least 500,000 miles out of it before we even consider getting another car. We're so grateful to Pontiac for making such a reliable and long-lasting vehicle. Thanks for listening!
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Great car! Fabulous 3.8/4spd automatic. It's unfortunate that I have to move on at 190k after years of cheap commuting. I had to pull the ABS fuse due to some weird behavior and had several annoying coolant leaks, but the rest was routine accessory stuff (alternator, starter, water pump etc). This is the best piece of Detroit heavy metal I've seen.
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I'm so glad to hear that you're buying another Pontiac! It's wonderful to know that you've never been disappointed with your previous purchases.
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I found it amusing to read through the comments because it reminded me of my own car. When you hit the gas, it felt like you could outdrive anyone, even though it was an older car. As for reliability, I can vouch for its greatness. It was my first car, and as a new driver at 19, it handled great in the snow. Recently, I was in a head-on collision with a drunk driver who ran a red light. I'm grateful for this car because if I had been driving a smaller car, I might not be here today. It was like a tank, and I'm going to miss it dearly. If you're considering buying one, I highly recommend it!
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Your 1992 Pontiac Bonneville SE just turned 11 years old a few weeks ago and it's still going very strong! Other than one alternator, it's been pretty much trouble-free. It turned out to be an excellent purchase. The bucket seats have held up amazingly well and are still very comfortable. Although the paint has faded noticeably and quickly on the body-molded exterior mirrors, it's still a great car!
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Car shuts off while driving : 1992-1999
Not a guarantee of your issue, but another place to look that is a known common failure point. Ryan Image 2003 Bonneville SSEi - The Black ...
99 bonneville stalling issues : 1992-1999
I think that the first 3 codes may be related to common grounding issues. http://pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/forum/ ... 19&t=30286 shows one of ...
94 sse stalls while driving : 1992-1999
... 1992-1999 ... Year and Trim: 1994 pontiac bonneville sse ... Your symptoms and the lack of codes point directly at a very common problem, especially ...
92 Pontiac Bonneville engine will cut out as I am driving down
Apr 17, 2011 ... This is a common problem on the older 3.8 liter engines. Normally it is due to a failing igniton control module. The ignition module is located ...
wipers not working : 1992-1999
Year and Trim: 1999 Pontiac Bonneville SLE. sounds is a common problem, well let us know what u find. on the fuse issue, its a 30amp inline ...
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Ted Conroy 2024-11-13
Bought used with 100k, right away the transmission 'slipped', but instead of replacing it, I got a full tune-up (plugs, wires, etc.) and it worked wonders! No more transmission slip and I saved $3000! It now has 218000 miles with the original transmission, shocks, and engine. There's no oil loss and it still has great power. This old goat shows no signs of dying anytime soon.
Jackson Dicki 2024-10-15
The 160000 mile sand car has been quite reliable. Only minor maintenance items have been repaired and the transmission and engine are solid. For that first review, you should find an honest mechanic (if you can). He is paying 5 times what he should!!!
Gardner Moen 2024-08-23
It sounds like you've had a tough time with your car. It seems like everything that could go wrong did, from the transmission to the A/C, radio, master brake cylinder, interior electrical, front end, and alternator. That's a lot to deal with! On top of that, it sounds like the ride was a bit mushy and the seat was difficult to adjust. I hope things start looking up for you and your car soon.
Hayley Kshlerin 2024-07-27
I love this car! I inherited it from a sweet little old man three years ago when it had only 40,000 miles on it. Since then, I've replaced standard items like the alternator, water pump, and brakes, but this family car has been a reliable companion for both around-town commutes and 300-500 mile road trips. It has a sporty feel and can climb the mountains in Western PA with ease. Plus, it's great in the snow! The classic looks of this car make me proud to drive it wherever I go.
Mohamed Grant 2024-01-02
I had a difficult experience with this car. From week one, I had to replace several parts, including three alternators, two wheel bearings, a water pump, a computer, and a transaxle. Unfortunately, when the transmission failed, I had to let it go. Additionally, the plastic interior did not hold up well and was not suitable for children. However, I did appreciate the engine and how it handled on snow. Overall, it was not the best fit for me.