Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 04/03/2011 | 125000 | ||
| 1995 pontiac bonneville engine would suddenly shut off anytime, anywhere, at any speed, usually during warmer weather, leaving the driver with no power brakes nor power steering. the car usually would not start for at least 30 minutes, stranding the driver and passengers. after spending alot of time and money trying to diagnose the problem, we replaced a functioning yet defective tps (throttle positioning sensor) that did not malfunction to the point of registering a code on the computer. the problem has not re-curred. | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 82449 | ||
| The transmission failed at ~76,000 miles. replaced at gm dealer with a remanufactured gm unit. 06/23/2001. brake failure - warning light at 81,728 miles. replaced master cylinder and rear wheel cylinders. antilock brakes have always behaved strangely at times but have never failed to stop the car in a reasonable distance. 09/22/2001. engine failure at 82,449 miles. replacement engine installed at independent repair shop for $1400.00. . repair leaking genuine gm replacement transmission. side cover leaks severely, dealer advises out of warranty period and repair cost of $300+ for side pan gasket. problem solved at local transmission shop (mr. transmission) for $92.95. in addition the following no longer function or function improperly: fuel gauge does not work, refill based on mileage driven. also the fuel pump whines very noticeably, can be heard plainly in the vehicle over the radio. cost for repair of both at dealer: $600+ depending on parts required. steering wheel controls for the radio do not function. automatic headlight control will not turn headlights off after turning them on. result - battery replacement. now leave the control in the off position. spring loaded center console door latch failed causing console door to remain open. replaced console door and two vents that had broken for $124.66. console door latch failed approximately one year later (same failure). removed door spring so door now stays closed. drivers side door lock jams when using key fob, have to use passenger side door. no longer use key fob, door unlocks properly when using the key. within the past year the paint has began to peel on the top of the rear quarter panels and roof. i had a flat tire and went to retrieve the jack, which is located in the passenger side of the trunk. the jack is stored in a plastic case that is bolted to a bracket. only one weld was made during manufacture allowing the bracket to break loose. the jack case now just lies in trunk. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 06/20/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2095 | |
| Upper and lower intake manifold warped due to unknow cause, oil and coolant leaked ruining the crank sensor and ignition module, could have caused head to blow. repair cost @1600.00. *ak | |||
| 05/11/2002 | 1 | ||
| Intake manifold snapped, causing the vehicle not to have any acceleration. cause unknown. dealer notified. *ak the consumer states that while driving the vehicle in the parking lot, it started to hesitate w/loss of acceleration. the upper intake manifold went out and caused the anti-freeze to mix w/oil, may have damaged the engine, however the mechanic believes it may be fine. back in 1995 the consumer said that there was another vehicle (same make/model) in the shop with upper intake manifold problems that ruined the engine. *scc | |||
| 07/01/2000 | 01/01/2095 | ||
| Upper intake manifold (plastic) cracked around heat riser tube allowing antifreeze to leak into the lower intake and into the cylinders of the engine resulting in a very expensive repair.*ak | |||
| Intake monifold is made from plastic. after a time manifold warped, causing water and oil to enter engine cylinders, causing engine to malfunction. dealer has been notified.*ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 200 | |||
| Engine backfires occasionally. *dh | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 08/04/1999 | |||
| Gas gauge malfunctioned when the tank was less that one quarter full, and making a long turn, and vehicle stalled unexpectedly which may have resulted in a crash. common problem. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/15/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that fuel line is dripping gas on top of the engine. dealer notified. vehicle is running without warranty. *ak | |||