2001 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 2001 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Pontiac Bonneville 2001, several common problems have been identified:
- Mode/Temperature Door Actuators May Fail:
- Another common complaint involves the failure of mode/temperature door actuators in the Pontiac Bonneville 2001.
- When these actuators fail, it can result in issues with the vehicle's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
- Proper maintenance and timely repairs are essential to maintain the comfort and functionality of the HVAC system in the car.
- Another common complaint involves the failure of mode/temperature door actuators in the Pontiac Bonneville 2001.
- Water Leaking into Vehicle Interior:
- Owners have reported water leaks into the vehicle interior, particularly in the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville model.
- Water leaks can lead to interior damage, including mold growth, electrical issues, and unpleasant odors.
- Identifying and fixing the source of water leaks is crucial to prevent further damage and maintain the vehicle's interior condition.
- Owners have reported water leaks into the vehicle interior, particularly in the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville model.
- Power Window Mechanism Breakage:
- A prevalent issue in Pontiac cars, including the Bonneville 2001, is the breakage of the power window mechanism due to cheap plastic parts.
- This problem can result in malfunctioning windows, affecting the vehicle's usability and security.
- Replacing the power window mechanism with high-quality parts is recommended to ensure proper window operation.
- A prevalent issue in Pontiac cars, including the Bonneville 2001, is the breakage of the power window mechanism due to cheap plastic parts.
- Electrical Problems:
- Electrical issues, such as faulty MAF sensors causing shutdowns while driving, have been reported by Bonneville owners.
- Addressing electrical problems promptly is crucial to prevent safety hazards and maintain the vehicle's overall performance.
- Regular inspections and maintenance can help identify and resolve electrical issues before they escalate.
- Electrical issues, such as faulty MAF sensors causing shutdowns while driving, have been reported by Bonneville owners.
By addressing these common problems reported by Pontiac Bonneville 2001 owners, car owners can ensure the safety, reliability, and longevity of their vehicles. Regular maintenance, timely repairs, and attention to these issues can help mitigate potential risks and keep the car in optimal condition.
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 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…
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.
Is 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 ...
2001 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:
- Steering problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Electrical system problems
- Power train problems
- Visibility problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2001 Pontiac Bonneville vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
The NHTSA has received 145 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2001 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-05
- 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.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-01-15
- 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-03-14
- 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.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2019-02-08
- 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.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-08-10
- VIN: 1G2HY54K614
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: VALVE COVER GASKETS LEAKING OIL CAN GET ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE.
SERVICE BRAKES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-05-01
- VIN: 1G2HZ541314
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: STEEL BRAKE LINES HAVE CORRODED TO THE POINT OF FAILURE. VEHICLE WILL NOT STOP. BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-11-27
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K414
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-28
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HY54K214
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: I HAD LEFT MY LIGHTS ON AND BATTERY WENT DEAD. WENT TO JUMP THE VEHICLE AND CHARGE THE BATTERY. CABLES CONNECTED CORRECTLY. WHEN I WENT TO START THE VEHICLE, I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION NOISE LIKE A BACK FIRE BUT SAW A FLAME THEN SMOKE OUT OF ENGINE. THE ENGINE HOOD WAS CLOSED SINCE THE BATTERY IS LOCATED UNDER THE BACK SEAT OR THIS COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL OR A SERIOUS INJURY. THE FLAME MUST HAVE BEEN EXTINGUISHED BY THE FLUIDS? WHEN WE OPENED THE HOOD AFTER A SHORT PERIOD, WE FOUND THAT THEIR WAS SOME TYPE OF EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AND IN MY DRIVEWAY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-03-25
- VIN: 1G2HZ541714
- Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- Summary: I JUST CURRENTLY BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE IN MARCH WHEN I GOT NO LIGHTS OR ANYTHING WAS ON A COUPLE DAYS LATER MY ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON SAYING THAT MY TRACK IS OFF ALSO WHEN I TRY TO GO OVER 50 MILES PER HOUR THE CAR SHAKES REALLY BAD I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY TOLD ME THEY DID NOT HAVE A MECHANIC TO LOOK AT IT AND IT HAPPEN TO ME 3 TIMES WHEN I TOOK IT THERE.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-17
- VIN: 1G2HX54K114
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH MAKING A RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING WHEEL MADE AN ABNORMAL NOISE. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 114,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-05-29
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K514
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: MY SON WAS THE PASSENGER IN A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND HIS EYEBALL WAS SEVERED BY THE AIRBAG. MY SON RECEIVED HIS PROSTHETIC EYE FOR HIS 18TH BIRTHDAY. *TR
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-09-01
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS AND REPAIRED. THE TYPE OF REPAIRS WERE UNKNOWN AND THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 11/12/14*LJ
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-02
- VIN: 1G2HZ541914
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: CAR JUST SHUTS OFF WHEN SITTING AT A STOPLIGHT AND WILL NOT RESTART. HAVE HAD THE CAR TOWED TO DEALER ONLY TO FIND AFTER SITTING IT FIRES RIGHT UP AND THE COMPUTER SHOWS NO PROBLEM. IT HAS ON 1 OCCASION SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING ON THE ROAD, BUT AFTER PULLING IN NEUTRAL IT DID RESTART. IT IS STILL SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP BECAUSE THEY DRIVE IT SHUTS OFF THEY GET IT BACK TO DEALERSHIP AND IT RESTARTS AND IS FINE PER COMPUTER. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-13
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HY54K214
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED AN ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN FIRST STARTED AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ASSISTED WITH EXTINGUISHING THE FIRE. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. AFTER THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED, THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR, UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD, FUEL INJECTORS, FUEL LINE, MASTER CYLINDER, ALTERNATOR, ENGINE WIRING HARNESS, COOLANT RESERVOIR, ACCELERATOR CABLE, AND SEVERAL OTHER COMPONENTS WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,700.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-02-04
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K014
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WE HAD A LOT OF SNOW AND I LIVE ON A SLIGHT HILL. WENT TO START THE CAR THAT WAS COVERED IN SNOW TO MOVE THE CAR ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET FACING DOWN HILL. I TURNED THE KEY TO START THE CAR AND HEARD IT POP OR BACKFIRE WHICH IT HAD NEVER DONE BEFORE. I TRIED AGAIN TO START THE CAR AND NOW IT SOUNDED LIKE THE BATTERY WAS DEAD (WHICH I KNEW IT COULD NOT HAVE BEEN). THE NEXT THING I KNEW, A NEIGHBOR RIPPED OPEN MY DRIVER DOOR AND WAS PULLING ME OUT OF THE CAR SAYING "YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE". MY NEIGHBORS CALLED 911 FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WHO CAME AND PUT THE FIRE OUT BUT THE CAR WAS TOTALED! I AM FORTUNATE THAT THE NEIGHBORS HEARD THE POP, CAME OUTSIDE, SAW THE FLAMES UNDER THE CAR, AND I WAS NOT HURT. THIS HAPPENED WITH THE CAR PARKED RIGHT IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE! STILL UNBELIEVABLE AND VERY FRIGHTENING! *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-01-11
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HY54K214
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE BUT WHEN THE KEY WAS TURNED IN THE IGNITION, THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION FROM UNDER TO HOOD. THE CONTACT EXITED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT A FIRE HAD ERUPTED FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE ORIGIN OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-10-14
- VIN: 1G2HX54K714
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: WHEN I DRIVE MY CAR IT SHUTS DOWN ON ME WHILE DRIVING AND I HAVE TO WAIT AT LEAST 20 MINS BEFORE IT STARTS BACK UP AND SOMETIMES IT SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING IS BURNING. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-04-26
- VIN: 1G2HY54K514
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: GAS FUMES COMING INTO THE CAR. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-06-01
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K614
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE WOULD TAKE IN THE EXHAUST FUMES FROM THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND OTHER VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRE DEPARTMENT DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF CARBON MONOXIDE ENTERING THE VEHICLE HOWEVER, THEIR MACHINES DID NOT DETECT ANY CARBON MONOXIDE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE COLDER THE WEATHER, THE WORSE THE ODOR WOULD BECOME. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CONTACT AND ANYONE WHO ENTERED THE VEHICLE TO SUFFER FROM HEADACHES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HER TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 111,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 126,000.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-12-12
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K614
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL FUMES WOULD SEEP INTO THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE WOULD EMIT A LOUD CLICKING NOISE. A LOCAL MECHANIC AND DEALER WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 174,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 190,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2011-10-27
- Number Of Injuries: 3
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HZ541314
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: ON OCTOBER 27,2011 I CAME ON FROM WORK AROUND 7:00 PM TURN MY CAR OF AND WENT INTO THE HOUSE. I HEARD SOME ONE BAMMING ON THE BACK DOOR , I OPEN THE DOOR AND A GUY SAID THAT YOUR CAR IS ON FIRE HE ASKED IF I HAD ANY ON ELSE IN THE HOUSE I TOLD HIM YES SO I GO INSIDE TO GET MY CHILDREN OUT THE HOUSE. THAT IS WHEN I SAW THE SAME GUY WHO WAS KNOCK ON THE DOOR USE MY HOSE PIPE SPRAYING WATER ON THE CAR. AT THAT TIME I CALLED THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT THEY ADVISE ME THAT THE PLAQUEMINE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS ON THERE WAY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PUT THE REST OF THE FIRE OUT. ONE OF THE FIRE FIGHTER TOLD ME THAT IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. *TR
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-12-04
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: STEERING SHAFT ON MY 2001 BONNEVILLE SSEI MAKING GRINDING AND CLUNKING NOISE. THE SOUND IS MORE NOTICEABLE AT LOWER SPEEDS BELOW 20 MPH. I HAVE HEAD FROM OTHER BONNEVILLE OWNERS THIS IS AN ONGOING EXPENSIVE PROBLEM. THE DESIGN OF THE STEERING SHAFT SEEMS TO BE FLAWED. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-10-26
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: MY 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE HAS STARTED SHUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING AND THEN WHEN YOU GET IN THE CAR SOMETIMES IT STARTS SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T YOU MAY HAVE TO SIT THERE OVER FIVE MINUTES TURNING KEY ON AND OFF AND FINALLY IT WILL START SOMETIMES TAKING UP TO 10 TRIES BEFORE IT STARTS OTHER TIMES IT WILL START AFTER 2 I WILL BE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND HIGHWAYS AND SUDDENLY THE CAR WILL JUST TURN OFF IT WILL EVENTUALLY START AGAIN HOWEVER DOING THIS AT THE WRONG TIME AND CERTAIN DISASTER WILL ARRIVE EITHER ANOTHER CAR HITTING ME WHILE I AM SITTING STILL OR MANY WRECKS BEING CAUSED BY THIS PROBLEM. *TR
VISIBILITY PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2008-05-16
- VIN: 1G2HY54K114
- Components: VISIBILITY
- Summary: FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED WHEN I WAS JUST DRIVING TO WORK I WENT TO LOWER THE REAR WINDOW HEARD A NOISE AND THE WINDOW FELL DOWN. I TRIED TO SHUT IT, BUT IT WOULD NOT CLOSE, THE MOTOR DID NOT WORK AND I ONLY HAD 52,000 MILES ON THE CAR. SECOND INCIDENT HAPPENED LAST WEEK WHEN I WAS DRIVING TO THE STORE WITH MY BABY GRANDDAUGHTER AND THE WINDOW ON THE OTHER SIDE DID THE SAME THING. DIFFERENCE HERE IT WAS A COLD DAY IN MAINE AND MY 16 MONTH OLD GRANDDAUGHTER WAS IN HER CAR SEAT IN THE BACK. TRIED TO GET IT CLOSED BUT IT WOULD FALL RIGHT BACK DOWN. I HAD TO GET THE PARENTS TO COME GET THE BABY BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE BEEN TO COLD FOR ME TO DRIVE HER HOME WITH THE WIND COMING THROUGH THE WINDOW I NOW HAVE 62,331 MILES ON THIS CAR. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE, ALL 2001 BONNEVILLES SHOULD BE RECALLED, AND HAVE THE WINDOWS FIXED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2010-05-09
- Fire: 1
- VIN: 1G2HX54K514
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: BATTERY DEAD, CHARGED THE CAR, STARTED IT UP...THE ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE(PLENUM). INS AGENT SAID IT WAS THE PLENUM AND THAT IT IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE VEHICLES. GM IS LUCKY NO ONE WAS HURT!!!! *TR
Negative 2001 Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
Positive 2001 Pontiac Bonneville car reviews
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Pontiac is the spirited style division of GM and this car really shows it! If you're a fan of spirited performance and stylish design, you'll love the SSEi. The red glow of the cluster is on par with my BMW 540i and the interior offers plenty of room for the family. While the MPG falls off a bit when dipping into the supercharger around town, I still manage to get over 27 MPG when going 75ish on the interstate. All in all, I wouldn't give up my BMW for it, but when I considered the bang for the buck factor, I bought and absolutely love it. Another great alternative is the Buick Park Ave ULTRA. It has the same power train, but a more laid back design.
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I recently purchased the brand new Bonnie over an Infiniti I30. While the car rides perfectly and has lots of bells and whistles, I have experienced some issues with squeaks from the door and a slight rattle in the dash. These issues are unexpected from a car that costs over 34K. Unfortunately, I have had to take it to the shop three times in the first three months of ownership. I even experienced water leaking into the trunk area during rain, which was caused by the factory not drilling drain holes into the trunk lid. Although the alternator was also faulty after only two months, the squeaks and rattles in the door and dash still persist after two trips to the shop. Overall, I find this to be a very typical GM car, plagued with squeaks and rattles.
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Driving is always enjoyable!
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I'm glad to hear that you've been enjoying your car! It's great to know that it gets good gas mileage. I understand that as a used car, it may have some minor mechanical issues, but that's to be expected. It's good to hear that you're willing to invest in keeping it running smoothly. Thank you for sharing your experience!
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Your engine sounds impressive! It has a lot of power and has been running smoothly with no oil use between changes. Although the plastic intake manifold cracked at 70,000 miles, which did not happen in your 1989 Bonneville Series One 3.8 liter engine, which had an iron manifold. The only other maintenance required was front wheel bearings at 140,000 miles, and now the transmission is slipping at 147,000 miles. The experienced mechanic who mostly works on transmissions says that the clutches usually go out at about 125,000 miles. It's unfortunate that GM ended the line, but it sounds like you have taken great care of your car!
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Malachi Kuhic 2025-01-05
I purchased this car used with low mileage and initially enjoyed the power and pep of the engine. Unfortunately, within just over 30 days, both back window motors stopped working simultaneously. Additionally, the gas and oil gauges malfunctioned, the gas compartment hinge became stuck frequently, and I had to frequently replace the headlights and taillights. The trunk also leaked, and the transmission began shifting hard. I experienced issues with the front end alignment, which caused me to replace the tires more often than expected. I had to replace the front CV joint/axle twice, and the constant warning ringing sound due to the gas gauge malfunction was quite bothersome. Overall, I was disappointed with the car's performance.
Adan Lehner 2024-10-14
I have experienced some issues with dependability. The brakes had to be replaced at 35,000 miles, which is mostly highway driving. Additionally, the steering rack had to be replaced at 44,000 miles, and unfortunately, GM did not offer much assistance. There is a TSB on the steering shaft, but the service is only performed if you are aware of it. Lastly, the rear rotors failed at 44,000 miles. Despite these issues, I still love driving the car. However, I do believe that GM needs to improve the quality. Lastly, the sunroof had to be repaired twice and eventually replaced altogether.
Rory Cummings 2024-09-18
I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share my experience with the pre-owned vehicle I have been driving for nearly two years. While it is comfortable, stylish, and affordable, I have encountered a number of electronic problems that have been fairly expensive to repair. Specifically, the two front heated seats have required five fixes in total, with three of those being for the driver's seat heating element alone. I have found that the car has far too many electronic options, which has made it quite expensive to maintain. Despite these issues, I still enjoy driving it. Thank you for taking the time to read my message.
Verner Cummings 2024-07-25
I purchased this used car about a month ago and unfortunately, I have experienced a few issues. The car has spent more time in the dealership than with me. I have had to replace 4 speed sensors and fuel injectors, as well as a new dash cluster which has some lighting issues. Additionally, the master switch for the windows, passenger mirror, and driver side seat warmer are not functioning properly. Unfortunately, the engine is beyond repair. Despite these setbacks, I still have a fondness for the car and appreciate its power and performance.
Nikko Labadie 2024-07-04
I am confident that I will never purchase another GM vehicle again. The transmission failed at only 38k miles, which is unacceptable for a car that is only a year and a half old. Although Pontiac covered $500 of the cost, I believe that the transmission should not have failed in the first place. Additionally, the radio does not always turn off when the car door opens, and the design of the brake and gas pedal positions is very uncomfortable, especially for someone who is tall and sits in traffic frequently.