Pontiac Bonneville 1986

Model Bonneville made in 1986 by Pontiac got 3 consumer complains there are 8 investigations as well as 3 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to exterior lighting, power train and structure. The car had some investigations: parking brake, service brakes, hydraulic and steering. There were some recalls concerningequipment, exterior lighting and fuel system, gasoline. The car has 3 modeles with engines 3.8l, 4.3l and 5.0l.

Model 1986

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
( 3.8L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD18/24/2120/31/24Regular$ 8925850829
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 3 gearsRWD18/23/2020/30/24Regular$ 9385850826
( 4.3L) 6Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD18/27/2120/34/25Regular$ 8925850826
( 5.0L) 8Lockup/automatic, 4 gearsRWD17/25/2019/32/23Regular$ 9385850827

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT
07E088000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)12168011/08/2007MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.10/24/200710/30/2007
Defect SummaryCertain 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 SummaryThis condition may cause inadequate sealing and loss of engine oil, possibly resulting in a fire.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell 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.
NotesCustomers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
86V056000GENERAL MOTORS CORP.from 09/01/1985 to 11/01/1985V (Vehicle)9331705/15/1986MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.04/28/198605/01/1986
Defect SummaryThe push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts which allow an intermittent headlight circuit causing headlight to flicker or suddenly go out. consequence of defect: sudden loss of the headlights under severe weather or nighttime driving conditions could reduce driver visibility which might result in a vehicle crash without prior warning. note: also, see nhtsa campaign number 86v131000.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryReplace headlight switch as necessary.
NotesSystem: headlight switch. vehicle description: passenger cars, trucks and vans.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
06E043000HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. E (Equipment)8830310/18/2006MFRGENERAL MOTORS CORP.05/19/200605/22/2006
Defect SummaryCertain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes, click on document search and then bus applications). the connector on the fuel filter was not manufactured to honeywell's specification. as a result, the o-ring may not seat correctly on the fuel line.
Consequence SummaryThis condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Corrective SummaryHoneywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
NotesThis recall only pertains to aftermarket fram fuel filters and has no relation to any original equipment installed on the vehicles listed.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
PARKING BRAKE
PE89145GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/21/198909/22/1989PARKING BRAKE CABLE
 There is no summary currently available
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE89171GENERAL MOTORS CORP.09/26/198903/26/1990BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA90017GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/26/199004/22/1991BRAKE FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
PE89101GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/15/198907/28/1989REAR BRAKE PIN
 There is no summary currently available
EA89028GENERAL MOTORS CORP.07/28/198907/27/1990REAR BRAKE PIN
 There is no summary currently available
STEERING
PE89104GENERAL MOTORS CORP.03/17/198905/12/1989JAMMED STEERING MECHANISM
 There is no summary currently available
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES
PE87041GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/04/198711/30/1987THROTTLE SYSTEM FAILURE
 There is no summary currently available
EA87022GENERAL MOTORS CORP.08/27/198711/27/1991STALLING
 There is no summary currently available

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS - SWITCH
1
 Vehicle experienced symptom of recall in which the push-pull headlight switch may have electrical contacts allowing an intermittent headlight short circuit causing panel to flicker or go off completely. vehicle not included in recall.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
01/21/1999112/01/1995
 Vehicle experienced gear failure, the vehicle would only move in reverse. *yc
STRUCTURE - BODY
07/16/19946
 Cloth headliner began to separate from the foam liner above head, hangs down, blocking drivers view. *dsh