1978 Pontiac Bonneville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1978 Pontiac Bonneville. Newest first.
The hub portion of the fan blade assembly could crack due to high stress levels generated during engine operating conditions. Eventually, the blade could break apart at the hub and blade pieces could be propelled into the engine. If the hood IS open while the engine IS running, the fragments would be free to fly from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will replace the fan blade assembly without charge to owner.
The rear wheel mounting bolts on the affected vehicles, are brittle and therefore may fracture. This brittleness IS due to improper heat treatment during manufacture. If the bolts break, the tire and wheel assembly may separate from the vehicle.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, will replace defective bolts on all axles and the ten rear axle wheel mounting bolts, free of charge.
Owner complaints
3 complaints
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Tires › Tread/belt
The firestone fr721 p215/75r15 ms tires on the vehicle experienced over nine occasions of tire defects, most of which were tread separations, all failures occurred between the mileages of 42,000 to 94,638 miles. *mjs
- Power train · Vehicle speed control
Speedometer failed.
- Tires › Tread/belt
Uniroyal tire blew out due to premature tread damage. *skd
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