1993 Pontiac BONNEVILLE problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
71 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
126,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1993 model year. Data snapshot: . 10 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 71 complaints (11.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 15 | 21.1% |
| Steering behavior | 9 | 12.7% |
| Transmission and shifting | 8 | 11.3% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 4.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 2.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 2.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 8 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines | 6 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder | 4 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Air Bags | 2 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip: 8; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Cooling Unit And Lines: 6; Structure:Frame And Members: 5; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 4; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Master Cylinder: 4; Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash: 3; Vehicle Speed Control: 3; Air Bags: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 2 |
| 150,000 and above | 4 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 2; 150,000 and above: 4
150,000 and above miles has the most reports with usable mileage (4). 61 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 11 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
1995: 18; 1996: 11; 2000: 14; 2001: 8; 2002: 6; 2003: 1; 2004: 5; 2005: 3; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 15 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 8 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10059104 · 2004-02-10 (February 10, 2004)
THE TRANSMISSION WENT BAD AND THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS LEAKING COOLANT AND OIL. *LA THERE WERE ALSO BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *SC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10059104 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10107098 · 2005-01-10 (January 10, 2005)
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR WHEEL CYLINDER, AND THE MASTER CYLINDER AFTER ONLY 24,000 MILES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND HAD THE VEHICLE SERVICED FOR THESE REPAIRS. HOWEVER, AFTER 35,000 MILES THE WHEEL CYLINDERS WERE REPLACED AGAIN. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP.OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER ONLY TO FIND OUT THAT THE MASTER CYLINDER WAS DEFECTIVE. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10107098 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10055920 · 2004-02-26 (February 26, 2004)
THE DRIVER HAD DIFFICULTY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THE RACK AND PINION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 105,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10055920 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155493 · 2006-04-17 (April 17, 2006)
I OWN A 1993 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, VIN [XXX] WITH JUST OVER 160,000 MILES ON IT. ON THE EVENING OF APRIL 6TH, 2006 MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THIS CAR NEAR OUR HOME. SHE WAS AT A STOP SIGN ON ORTMAN ROAD AND AS SHE PULLED ONTO CHERRY CREEK ROAD SHE HEARD A LOUD CLUNK. AT THE SAME TIME SHE LOST ALL STEERING ABILITY. WHEN SHE TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IT JUST SPUN IN CIRCLES AS IF IT WERE NO LONGER ATTACHED TO ANYTHING. I WAS CALLED AND WENT TO SEE WHAT HAD HAPPENED. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE I SAW THAT THE SUB FRAME AND MOTOR HAD DROPPED DOWN ABOUT …
Owner-reported narrative. 160,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155493 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10223305 · 2008-04-03 (April 3, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE IS LEAKING TRANSMISSION FLUID. THE MANUFACTURER MADE A REPORT; HOWEVER, THEY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE NOT COMPLETELY SURE IF HIS VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 96V015000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES). THEY STATED THAT THEY WILL INVESTIGATE AND PROVIDE HIM WITH AN ANSWER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000. UPDATED 4/21/08 *CN
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10223305 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 733267 · 2000-10-02 (October 2, 2000)
CAR STALLS WHILE GOING AROUND CORNERS OR STOPPING IF GAS IS UNDER A 1/4 TANK FULL,PUT NEW FUEL PUMP,IDLE AIR CONTROL,DIDNT HELP,CHECK ALL SYSTEMS, NOW IT QUITS AROUND CORNERS AND STOPPING AT LESS THAN 1/2 TANK FULL, DANGEROUS SITUATION, CAN CAUSE A WRECK IF STALLS WHILE TURNING, ETC.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 733267 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 801948 · 1996-09-06 (September 6, 1996)
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS/ AND CUTS OFF, CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO LOCK UP WHEN MAKING A TURN.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 801948 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 721791 · 2000-04-22 (April 22, 2000)
WIRE BURNT AT FUSE PANEL,ENGINE HIGH IDLE UP TO 3,000 RPM W-NO WARNING. FUSE PANEL PROBLEM CAUSED DOOR LOCKS,REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER, ELECT. SEAT NOT TO WORK. COULD ONLY EXIT VEHICLE VIA MANUAL DOOR LOCKS. DEALER ATTEMPTED TO FIND PROBLEM COST OVER $1,000 FINALLY DID NOT WANT CAR BACK (STILL NOT FIXED) WENT TO ELECTRICAL SPECIALIST (ANOTHER $900). FOUND MELTED WIRE WITH BAD CRIMP ON FUSE PANEL. I HAVE WIRE CUT OUT. CAR IDLES UP TO 3000 RPM AT IDLE MOSTLY AND IN DRIVE CAN NOT KICK DOWN. DEALER COULD NOT FIX REPLACED PARTS. VERY INTERMITTEN…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 721791 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 858788 · 2000-03-20 (March 20, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE HAD A SMELL AND THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE, CAUSING THE FUEL TANK TO EXPLODE, WHICH COULD HAVE CAUSED INJURIES. *AK.ET.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 858788 at NHTSA ↗