1994 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 1994 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville, several common problems have been identified:
- Power Steering and Gas Pedal Issues: Another common complaint involves the power steering going out while driving, accompanied by a lack of response from the gas pedal. This could be indicative of a broken fan belt, which may affect the power steering system. Checking the fan belt and related components could help diagnose and resolve this issue.
- Stalling at Different RPMs: Some owners have experienced stalling at various engine speeds, with the car starting back up without any issues. This problem could be related to issues with fuel delivery, ignition components like the ignition coil packs, or the PCM (Powertrain Control Module). Proper diagnosis of these components is crucial to address the stalling problem effectively.
These common problems with the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville can be frustrating for owners and may require thorough diagnostic procedures to pinpoint the exact cause of each issue. Addressing these problems promptly and accurately is essential to ensure the smooth operation and reliability of the vehicle.
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.
What is the gas mileage on a 1994 Pontiac Bonneville?
Based on data from 5 vehicles, 255 fuel-ups and 71,783 miles of driving, the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville gets a combined Avg MPG of 18.94 with a 0.33 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 9 outliers (3.41%) removed.
What is the top speed of a 1994 Pontiac Bonneville?
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds. Top speed: 130 mph. Wheelbase: 110.8 inches.
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.
What is the top speed of a 1994 Pontiac Bonneville?
Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds. Top speed: 130 mph. Wheelbase: 110.8 inches.
What is the gas mileage on a 1994 Pontiac Bonneville?
Based on data from 5 vehicles, 255 fuel-ups and 71,783 miles of driving, the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville gets a combined Avg MPG of 18.94 with a 0.33 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 9 outliers (3.41%) removed.
1994 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:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Air bags problems
- Service brakes problems
- Hydraulic problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 1994 Pontiac Bonneville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 1994 Pontiac Bonneville
The NHTSA has received 107 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 1994 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles.
POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-08-08
- VIN: 1G2HX52L4R4
- Components: POWER TRAIN,STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 LOSS OF LIFE. GM SERVICE OFFERED ZERO HELP ON RECALL OR SERVICE BULLETIN INFORMATION AND DENIED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEFECT OR REPAIR. *TR
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2006-01-09
- VIN: 1G2HX52L0R4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 CONTACT VERBALLY SPOKE WITH AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR MECHANIC ABOUT THE PROBLEM WHO SUGGESTED THE VEHICLE BE BROUGHT IN FOR INSPECTION. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-11-22
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX52L5R4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 DISTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL IN NATURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A SALVAGE YARD. NO REPAIRS COULD BE MADE DUE TO THE FIRE DAMAGE. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-01
- VIN: 1G2HX52L3R4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 MAINTAINED. WHEN THE MANUFACTURER FOUND OUT THAT THEY DONE ALMOST ALL THE MAINTENANCE THEY TOLD HER THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TEN YEARS OLD. SHE UNDERSTOOD THIS, BUT SHE STILL FELT THAT AN ENGINE SHOULD NOT JUST FALL OUT OF A VEHICLE. HER PRIMARY CONCERN WAS TO MAKE NHTSA AND THE MANUFACTURER AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE IF DRIVING AT A HIGH SPEED AND THIS HAPPENED THEN YOU WOULD LOSE ALL STEERING CAPABILITIES . THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AT A REPAIR SHOP AND THE REPAIR SHOP TOLD HER THAT THEY HAD A FORD TAURUS THAT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. ALSO, ANOTHER DEALERSHIP TOLD HER THAT THEY HAD A DODGE INTREPID WITH THE SAME PROBLEM . THERE IS A FRAME THAT HOLDS THE ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION TO THE BODY OF THE CAR. THERE IS A LARGE THREE INCH DIAMETER WASHER THAT IS UNDER A METRIC .5 INCH DIAMETER BOLT. THE BOLT DID NOT FAIL, BUT THE WASHER DID FAIL. THERE ARE FOUR BOLTS IN THE REAR AND TWO BOLTS IN THE FRONT, AND THE TWO IN THE FRONT WERE OKAY, BUT THE FOUR IN THE REAR BROKE AWAY AND FAILED. THE GM BUSHING PART NUMBER IS 25536051 FOR THE FRONT TWO BOLTS.*AK UPDATED 01/19/06. *JB
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-09-07
- VIN: 1G2HX52L5R4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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. GM NEEDS A RECALL ON THIS. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-07-20
- VIN: 1G2HX52L0R4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 TIMES BEFORE THEY FINALLY DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM. THE HAVE DONE OTHER THINGS TO THE VEHICLE TRYING TO FIX THE PROBLEM, BUT IT DID NOT WORK. THEY HAVE FOUND IT TO BE AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-06-15
- VIN: 1G2HX52L5R4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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, AND WAS TOLD THE CAR WAS TOO OLD.*AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-12-04
- VIN: 1G2HX52L9R4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: FRAME HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE A-FRAME ATTACHES. *AK
STRUCTURE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-08-15
- VIN: 1G2HX52L1R4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2004-05-25
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX52L7R4
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 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 AND THE CAR WAS TOWED TO GREENWOOD AUTOBODY DEALERSHIP. THEY SAID THE ENGINE CRADLE BOLTS BROKE OUT THE FRAME. ALLOWING THE ENGINE AND DRIVE TRAIN TO DROP ON THE ROAD. DAMAGE IS BEING ESTIMATED BY THE AUTOBODY SHOP AND INSURANCE COMPANY. CAR HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED YET.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-10-15
- VIN: 1G2HX52L9R4
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 STILL BELIEVE GM SHOULD PAY FOR RE-PAINTING BECAUSE THEY KNEW OF THEIR DEFECT YEARS AGO. IS THERE ANYTHING I CAN DO TO GET THIS DONE?
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-09-03
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
- Summary: FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING AT ALL. VEHICLE WAS BOUGHT USED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2003-06-26
- VIN: 1G2HX52L9R4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-01-31
- VIN: 1G2HX52L2R4
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-12
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: PLEASE ADD
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DRIVER AIR BAG DEPLOYED WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED. DRIVER SUFFERED FACIAL INJURIES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. MR
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-11-12
- VIN: PLEASE FILL
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: CONSUMER STATES WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKING AT HOME THE PASSEGER AIR BAG DEPLOY. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFROMATION:: MR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 IMPALA. THIS ACCOUNTED FOR HIS GOING TO THE DOCTOR FOR SHOTS IN HIS SHOULDER AND AT ONE TIME A VISIT TO THE HOSPITAL ROOM BECAUSE OF THE SHOOTING PAIN WHICH HE BELIEVED WAS FROM A HEART ATTACK. SUBMITTED BY MIKE TOMICH 989-665-2311 BUT DIDN'T MAKE THE CONNECTIION WITH THE HARD STEERING. DT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-09-19
- VIN: 1G2HX52LXR4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2024-11-24
- VIN: 1G2HZ52L4R4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: 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 THE FACT THE DEALER WAS CLOSED, TO ANOTHER CAR REPAIR SHOP WHO REPLACED THE BATTERY BUT STATED THERE IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM AND UNTIL THAT IS FIXED I WILL STILL HAVE ALTERNATOR/ BATTERY PROBLEMS. I HAVE DISCUSSED THE SITUATION WITH THE DEALERTO NO SATISFACTION. INITIALLY THE CAR WAS UNDER WARRANTY SO THE DEALER REPLACED PARTS. THEN THE EXTENDED WARRANTY I PURCHASED KICKED IN, AGAIN PAYING FOR PARTS. WHEN THE WARRANTYEXPIRED I HAD GREAT EXPENSE PAYING FOR PARTS AND LABOR. I ALSO LOST USE OF MY VEHICLE AND HAD TO FIND ALTERNATE TRANSPORTATION. I CALLED GM CUSTOMER SERVICE AND THEY NEVER GOT BACK TO ME . AFTER SEVERAL CALLS AND PHONE CONVERSATIONS WITH SEVERAL PEOPLE GM STATED I SHOULD GO BACK TO THE DEALER IT WAS A DEALER PROBLEM. WHEN I TALKED TO THE DEALER AND SERVICE MANAGER THEY SAID IT WASN'T THEIR PROBLEM. THAT IT IS A DESIGN PROBLEM AND THAT THE CAR DRAWS A LOT OF ELECTRIC AL POWER. THEY COULD ONLY RECOMEND PUTTING IN A NEW WIRING SYSTEM ROUGH COST 3,000 BUT COULD NOT TELL ME THIS WOULD RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. I KNOW MY CAR IS NOW 8 YEARS OLD. I HAVE ALL THE REPAIR BILLS SHOWING NINE GOING ON TEN ALTERNATORS. THE PROBLEM IS ON GOING AND I WAS TOLD YESTERDAY I NEED ANOTHER ALTERNATOR. THE DEALER'S ONLY SUGGESTION TO ME AS A CONSUMER IS THAT THEY COULD SELL ME ANOTHER CAR. WHY WOULD I BUY ANOTHER CAR FROM THEM IF THEY SOLD ME A PREVIOUS CAR WITH ALL THESE PROBLEMS AND WON'T HELP ME FIX THEM. I AM AT A LOSS. MY CAR DOESN'T FALL UNDER LEMON LAW ALTHOUGH 9 SOON TO BE 10 ALTERNATORS TO ME QUALIFIES AS A LEMON. BECAUSE THE CAR IS OLDER THAT IS THE EXCUSE I AM GIVEN. CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2002-06-13
- VIN: 1G2HX52L2R4
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: 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 THE PARTS I WAS TOLD THAT THE COLLAR THAT HOLDS THE STEERING COLUMN HAD BROKE AND THAT THIS SHOULD NEVER HAD HAPPENED UNLESS I WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION IF I HAD BEEN DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT A HIGHER SPEED. GM SAID IT WAS THE RESPONIBILITY OF ME TO PROVE IT WAS A DEFECTIVE PART. I BELIEVE THAT THEY SHOULD INVESTIGATE IT. I SPOKE TO THE ESIS ..GREG THRASHER.. ON 7/24/2002. PHONE 1-800-888-0164. WHO TOLD ME IT WOULD BE IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL IF THE PART WAS EVER DEFECTIVE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER. THANK YOU.*AK
SEAT BELTS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-07-28
- Number Of Injuries: 2
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX52L2R4
- Components: SEAT BELTS
- Summary: RIGHT REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE RIPPED OUT OF BELT DURING HEAD ON IMPACT RESULTING IN INTERNAL INJURIES TO THE REAR PASSENGER. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-10-03
- VIN: 1G2HX52L0R4
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 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 FOR A CLICKING SOUND AND THEY FOUND NOTHING UP UNTIL THIS LAST TIME. PLEASE HELP ON THIS MATTER IF YOU CAN. DON'T KNOW WHO ELSE TO CONTACT.*AK
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2000-04-10
- VIN: 1G2HX52L3R4
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
- Summary: 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 PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-06-21
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: 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 DAMAGE TO MY CAR VALUED AT $1300.00. MY ONLY CONCERN IS IF THESE TIRES MAY ALSO BE DEFECTIVE?? I STILL DRIVE MY CAR WITH THE OTHER 3 BRIDGESTONE TIRES, COULD YOU PLEASE FIND OUT FOR ME? THANK YOU, ELENA LOPEZ. *AK (DOT NUMBER: ENKW TIRESIZE: P215/65R15)
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2001-05-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX52L7R4
- Components: STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: STEERING FAILED, ENGINE STALLED, CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE AND WAS DESTROYED. SAME THING HAPPENED TO A 1992 BONNEVILLE TWO YEARS AGO. *AK
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Positive 1994 Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
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We bought the Bonneville to be used as our family car and it has been a great choice. I'm so happy with the gas mileage and overall comfort of this vehicle. After 9 years, it still drives like the day we purchased it. I have no complaints so far.
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Your '93 has passed the 170,000 mark and is still going strong. It's great to hear that it has had the usual maintenance, plus alternator, battery, etc, but nothing has been replaced twice and nothing out of the ordinary. This car drives great and has plenty of room for your family.
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Out of the few cars I've driven, I'm so glad that this was my first car. It has great handling, good gas mileage, and good pick up. I absolutely love it!
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You bought the car when it was 4 years old with 62k miles and it seems like you may have paid a little more than you should have (the dealer sold it to you for $8600). You drove it to work daily, covering a 100-mile round trip, and it proved to be very reliable. Of course, you had to replace the alternator, but that was covered by the lifetime warranty which you bought the first time, unlike the second time. After 2 and a half years, you sold it to your 16-year-old son, who got a great deal! It has been a very safe and reliable starter car for him, especially with the traction control and ABS which are essential in Ohio snow. The CD/stereo replacement blew the speakers almost immediately, and the drivers inside door panel is failing. The passenger window is clicking, and the cup holders and console door latch broke (but you used velcro, which is better than new!). The boys have been rough on it, but overall, it has been a good car.
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I love this car! It was a gift from my Dad back in 2003 when it had 107K miles. Since then, I've had no problems with it and it always starts right up. I make sure to get the oil changed regularly. Even though it's 2009 now, I don't drive that much and it currently has 137K miles.
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Cade Roberts 2024-08-20
I recently purchased this car brand new. While American cars may not have the best reputation for longevity, I personally prefer to drive a Honda or Toyota due to their unique features. Unfortunately, my car has experienced some issues such as a broken driver's side motor and blown speakers, as well as some cosmetic issues like creaking doors and a malfunctioning passenger lock. Despite these setbacks, I still appreciate the car's appearance and overall performance. Although the car's value has decreased significantly over the past 10 years, I expected this to happen. While I have a soft spot for classic cars like the LTD's and Continentals, I still enjoy driving my current car.
Nils O'Reilly 2024-07-14
Love the 3800 series v6 in this car... Very fast. Strong runner.... I just had the unfortunate of electric problems.... Went through 3 batteries in the 5 months I had it. New alternator, new starter, cylinoids were fine, and still drained battery and starter barley ever tried.... If starter work started every time, best motor in any production car at that price. Oh and did I mention my brakes went completely out 8 times in the 5 months I had it?
Harold Rodriguez 2024-02-29
Hello! I recently bought my Bonnyville from a private owner with only 40,000 miles and the interior & exterior are still beautiful. However, since my purchase, I have had to replace virtually every part on the car. Unfortunately, it has not been a great experience. It now has 94,000 miles and just when I thought there was nothing left to replace, there is a crunching sound in the front end whenever I make a turn. I'm not sure what to do now. I would sell it, but I know they don't have much value anymore. Any suggestions?