NHTSA — Interior Lighting Problems

3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,125 miles

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1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner Comments

problem #8

Feb 182005

Bonneville 6-cyl

  • 102,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I called botnick Chevrolet in binghamton NY. Told them the make and VIN of my vehicle (1995 Pontiac Bonneville). I recently lost my interior lights because of the dimmer switch and I am concerned now about my wife losing the head lamps while driving. Botnick informed me that there are no recalls on this vehicle and I found this information on your site (ref. NHTSA id 94V190000). VIN: [xxx]. thanks in advance for your consideration. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Binghamton, NY, USA

problem #7

Mar 012004

Bonneville 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I bought my car as a used vehicle and have had trouble since I bought it. I have had trouble with the motor, the air conditioner does not work, the cruise control does not work. When it was engaged it would jerk hard ( speed up then slow down) I have no dash lights when I turn on my headlights. My radio lights do not work either when I turn on my headlights. It is dangerous to drive. I need to know what to do to fix this problem. There is also a problem with the passenger door lock. You can not unlock it with the power locks.

- Hyden, KY, USA

problem #6

Jun 012004

Bonneville 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,000 miles
I purchased this car used from a dealer in 2001 in Michigan. (I don't think the air conditioning ever worked ). within a few months the traction control went out. It would be on, when the car started, but within driving 300ft. Would go out and could not be turned back on from the button. A few months after that all of the dash lights went out when ever you turned on the head lights. This was due to a bad switch & a short. Then the cruse control went out. A few months after that we had to replace the head gaskets due to the engine over heating by an unknown cause. 1 month after that we had to replace the engine after throwing a rod and cracking the engine block, due to the fact that there was still fluind in the engine from melted manafold.( this all took place between Nov. 2001 & Jan. 2002) after that the ignition had to be replaced because one of the wires was severed due to the wheel tilt. (we would tilt the wheel & could not start the car). In Nov. 2002 the transmission started to slip, we had it replaced. Then all at one time (2003) the battery went dead, the timing chain had jumped a tooth, the cam sensor, and the spark plugs which had been changed a few weeks before. A few weeks after that the engine overheated again due to a leak in the coolant resovoir bottel, this caused the head gaskets to blow again. It is now 2004 we have an ongoing electrical problem. Since mid 2003 we have gone through 3 PCM & 3 proms due to the fact the they kept frying ( a result of a bad ground that still can not be found), an altanator due to the fact that it had spikes. The check enging light would constantly come on & when the codes were pulled the egr vlave was listed, we replaced it and still the check engine light came on due to a still bad PCM. Now whenever we turn on the blinker the voltage gage moves in time with it due to a short. The RPM's surge at times while car is in motion or at idle, causing the car to satll or backfire. The cause is still unknown.

- 29 Palms, CA, USA

problem #5

Jun 152003

Bonneville

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving smoke came out of the dashboard. Headlight switch and bracket were burned. Interior lights, headlights, and parking lights stopped functioning. Owner has made an appointment with the dealer for repairs.

- Maple Heights, OH, USA

problem #4

Mar 252001

Bonneville

  • miles
While driving headlights/ interior parking, and tail lights went out intermittently.. mechanic took panel off to look at wires, and noticed wires were all melted down.

- Elwood City, PA, USA

problem #3

May 172001

Bonneville

  • miles
Recall 94V190000/ head lights had not been working, and electrical wiring had burned.also, dashboard lights did not work.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #2

May 112001

Bonneville

  • miles
94 V 190 000/general or unknown component: Head lights. Vehicle head lights/ tail lights and instrument lights were going out intermittently. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer vehicle was out of it warranty, and not covered under recall due to VIN. Feel free to provide us with any further information on this matter.

- Springfield, MO, USA

problem #1

Aug 121998

(reported on)

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The trunk light does not have a protective cover, items in the trunk area burn from the heat of the bulb. (qcaw)

- Harrisvill, NY, USA

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