cooling system problem
8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$723.00
Average Mileage:
130,962 miles
Number of complaints:
3 complaints
Most common solutions:
- use metal not plastic (2 reports)
- new manifold (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 1996 Pontiac Bonneville antifreeze leak, manifold problems
2007Jan 29
(reported on)Bonneville SSE 3.8
- Automatic transmission
- 89,000 miles
I had a 96 bonneville and 98 both intakes went on them. You would think they would use a metal gasket not a plastic one as plastic will get brittle after getting hot and cold and blow out. Which will cause your engine to over heat.
2003Oct 21
(reported on)Bonneville SE
- 159,000 miles
I have put at least $400 into this problem , before being told it was the intake manifold, which I am also told will be another $500 on top of that. Since doing my homework I have learned I am by far not the only one with this problem. Especially owners of the GM 3800 engine, just can't figure out why the makers won't own up to the problem and fix it.
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2007Feb 05
(reported on)Bonneville 3.8L
I just bought a 96 bonneville. I love the car, however it has an awful coolent leak. I know it needs a new gasket. I also noticed that the electrical things are going out on it. The relay switches are going bad as well. I love the Bonneville, but I am not sure I made such a good buy.
Monique G.
Latonia, KY, USA
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