NHTSA — Power Train Problems

3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
41,224 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1995 Pontiac Bonneville drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner Comments

problem #2

Apr 152002

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • 82,449 miles

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

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.. 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.

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #1

Sep 011999

Bonneville

  • miles
The body control module that works the door locks and windows. The clutch on the air conditioner. Replaced that then the compressor went out. The radio quit. Its had a roar in the rear end ever since we got it. They cannot find the problem. The gauges for heat, speed, rpms, oil, etc. Go back and forth when you start the engine then when they stop they don't read correctly. Speed doesn't read right. Master cyclinder went out 2 times.

- Hillsboro, AL, USA

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