Pontiac Bonneville 1991
Model Bonneville made in 1991 by Pontiac got 26 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding visibility. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline, power train. The car has one 3.8l engine.
Model 1991
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 3.8L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | FWD | 19/28/22 | 21/36/26 | Regular | $ 853 | 6 | 900608 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E043000 | HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC. | E (Equipment) | 88303 | 10/18/2006 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 05/19/2006 | 05/22/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain 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 Summary | This 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 Summary | Honeywell 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). | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This 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. | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V198000 | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | from 12/01/1990 to 07/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 6866 | 11/22/1991 | MFR | GENERAL MOTORS CORP. | 11/14/1991 | 11/20/1991 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The console mounted shift lever may disengage from the shift control cable bracket causing loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver can place the gear shifter in the parkposition without setting the parking brake and the transaxle may not actually bein park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement if the vehicle is stopped on agrade. also, the driver can place the gear selector in drive or reverse withoutturning the engine off and the transaxle may not be in the position indicated,causing the vehicle to move in the opposite direction. both conditions canresult in a vehicle accident without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: transmission shift lever.vehicle description: passenger vehicles with automatic transmissions. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - INTERIOR | |||||
| 731608 | 06/01/1997 | 52564 | Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror. *tw | 08/14/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 07/02/1998 | |
| The battery and alternator were replaced due to failure. *mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 07/02/1998 | |
| The battery and alternator were replaced due to failure. *mjs | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| I have changed the dash and had all wiring checked and everything is fine except that i have no dash lights could someone please tell me what the problem could be. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 07/07/2006 | 38000 | 1 | 06/01/1991 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on the highway, the rod bearing fractured along the engine without warning. this caused oil to leak onto the hot catalytic converter causing a fire to erupt within the engine compartment and spread through the air conditioning blower motor and into the cab of the vehicle. the driver exited the vehicle without injuries. the fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. the vehicle was totaled due to the extensive fire damage. the police were on the scene and a report was taken. the dealer was alerted. updated 10/17/2006 - *nm | |||
| 02/01/1998 | |||
| While driving 50-60 mph vehicle cuts off, does not move. in five minutes it will sometimes start again. dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle stalled and caused accident, prior to recall. | |||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||
| 03/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| When outside temperature reaches 85 degrees temperature inside vehicle rises to 70 degrees due to defective climate control module. *aw | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/15/1998 | |||
| The fuel line from the gas tank to the engine rusted through, causing the gasoline to leak. the fuel lines are being replaced.ak | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 06/01/2000 | 1 | 07/02/1998 | |
| The indicator warning lights are continually going on and off continually, dealership is not able to determine problem without taking the unit out for $500 to $600. *mjs | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 3 | 02/01/1992 | |
| Door locks stick not allowing driver to exit. *sd | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - HOOD - LATCH | |||
| 10/27/1999 | 07/19/1994 | ||
| Metal holding the catch pin on the underside of the hood is prone to stress cracks while driving the vehicle 55 mph, this problem caused the hood to fly open. problem has been reported to the dealership. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 12/03/2008 | 190000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac bonneville. while driving approximately 45 mph in cold weather conditions, the transmission oil cooler line separated and caused transmission fluid to leak excessively. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 96v015000 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 190,000. | |||
| 09/07/1995 | |||
| Automatic transmission failure, gear will not engage. tt | |||
| 01/01/1992 | |||
| Auto transmission has been replaced twice. tt | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - WEBBING | |||
| 12/15/1995 | |||
| Failure of the driver side seat belt, belt did not lock when the consumer was in an accident. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 02/21/1999 | 1 | ||
| While driving on freeway i was struck by a drunk driver going approx. 70-75mph. i was hit in the left rear of the car and i was immediately thrown back.after pulling over i found out that the seat back had broken and was in the fully reclined position. i was unable to pull the sear back to it's upright position, it only went half of that distance. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| Sometimes the abs brakes get hard and the auto does not stop right. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Anti-lock brake sensors became inoperative through normal use. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/12/1997 | |||
| When driving the brakes are making loud noise and consumer had front brakes put on today, and rear brakes put on last week. has been in the shop four times for repairs, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| Brakes failed while driving-pedal went to the floor-causing accident. tt | |||
| 01/23/1995 | |||
| Cruise control locked;65 mph;would not release;engine accelerated;excessive effort to stop vehicle;very carefully braked; rode brakes 6 to 7 miles; no warning. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/03/2003 | 4 | ||
| Consumer stated that after market master cylinder had to be replaced on three occasions because the plunger pin kept breaking. this caused brake pedal to go to the floor when brakes were applied. unable to get in contact with the manufacturer, fenco / fenwick automotive products.*ak consumer had the master cylinder replaced four times and they have all failed. the first failed 79 days after installation. the second one failed immediately while being bleed. the third on failed with less than 1 mile and the fourth one failed 150 miles later. the consumer has been in constant contact with the manufacturer. their position is to test the master cylinder first and then the pin if necessary. consumer feels this is unacceptable and is a safety hazard. *ph *nlm | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 20 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Power door locks had corrored, passengers cannot get out of vehicle, the release button will not open, have to open the door from the outside. *ak | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | |||
| 02/24/1997 | |||
| Consumer tuned vehicle after fast idle, feels like vibration; car stalls; bumping noises underneath. also, backfiring. all of which happens when going up hill or sitting still at red light, vehicle always stalls. *ak | |||
| 01/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control locked 65 mph; would not release;engine accelerated;excessive effort to stop vehicle;very carefully braked; rode brakes 6 to 7 miles; no warning. | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | HEALDSBURG | SILVIERA PONTIAC | UNKNOWN |