1991 Pontiac Bonneville
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1991 Pontiac Bonneville. Newest first.
Certain replacement fuel filters, fram brand name p/n g3727, with date codes x52911 through x60801 sequentially or x600141 and a mexico country or origin marking on the fuel filter housing manufactured from october 18, 2005, through march 21, 2006, sold for use on the vehicles listed above and on certain school buses. (to see the school bus engine sizes…
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition may cause an inadequate seal at the connection, potentially leading to a fuel leak. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occur.
Remedy
Honeywell will notify owners and replace the fuel filters free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2006. owners may contact fram customer service at 1-800-890-2075 (option 1).
The console mounted shift lever may disengage from the shift control cable bracket causing loss of gear indicator reference and shift selector operation.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The driver can place the gear shifter in the parkposition without setting the parking brake and the transaxle may not actually bein park, resulting in unexpected vehicle movement if the vehicle IS stopped on agrade. Also, the driver can place the gear selector in drive or reverse withoutturning the engine off and the transaxle may not be in the position indicated,causing the vehicle to move in the opposite direction. Both conditions canresult in a vehicle accident without prior warning.
Remedy
Install two transaxle shift control cable retaining clips.
Owner complaints
22 complaints3 involved a crash1 involved a fire2 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac bonneville. while driving approximately 45 mph in cold weather conditions, the transmission oil cooler line separated and caused transmission fluid to leak excessively. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 pontiac bonneville. while driving approximately 45 mph in cold weather conditions, the transmission oil cooler line separated and caused transmission fluid to leak excessively. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign ID number 96v015000 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines); therefore, they would not assume responsibility for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 190,000.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on the highway, the rod bearing fractured along the engine without warning. this caused oil to leak onto the hot catalytic converter causing a fire to erupt within the engine compartment and spread through the air conditioning blower motor and into…
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph on the highway, the rod bearing fractured along the engine without warning. this caused oil to leak onto the hot catalytic converter causing a fire to erupt within the engine compartment and spread through the air conditioning blower motor and into the cab of the vehicle. the driver exited the vehicle without injuries. the fire department was contacted and extinguished the fire. the vehicle was totaled due to the extensive fire damage. the police were on the scene and a report was taken. the dealer was alerted. updated 10/17/2006 - *nm
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Consumer stated that after market master cylinder had to be replaced on three occasions because the plunger pin kept breaking. This caused brake pedal to go to the floor when brakes were applied. Unable to get in contact with the manufacturer, fenco / fenwick automotive products.*ak…
Consumer stated that after market master cylinder had to be replaced on three occasions because the plunger pin kept breaking. This caused brake pedal to go to the floor when brakes were applied. Unable to get in contact with the manufacturer, fenco / fenwick automotive products.*ak consumer had the master cylinder replaced four times and they have all failed. the first failed 79 days after installation. the second one failed immediately while being bleed. the third on failed with less than 1 mile and the fourth one failed 150 miles later. the consumer has been in constant contact with the manufacturer. Their position IS to test the master cylinder first and then the pin if necessary. Consumer feels this IS unacceptable and IS a safety hazard. *ph *nlm
- Electrical system › Wiring › Interior/under dash
I have changed the dash and had all wiring checked and everything IS fine except that I have no dash lights could someone please tell me what the problem could be. *Ak
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery · Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator · Interior lighting
The indicator warning lights are continually going on and off continually, dealership IS not able to determine problem without taking the unit out for $500 to $600. *mjs
- Latches/locks/linkages › Hood › Latch
Metal holding the catch pin on the underside of the hood IS prone to stress cracks while driving the vehicle 55 mph, this problem caused the hood to fly open. Problem has been reported to the dealership. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While driving on freeway I was struck by a drunk driver going approx. 70-75Mph. I was hit in the left rear of the car and I was immediately thrown back.after pulling over I found out that the seat back had broken and was in the fully reclined position. I was unable to pull the sear back to it's upright position, it only went half of that distance.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
While driving 50-60 mph vehicle cuts off, does not move. In five minutes it will sometimes start again. Dealer contacted, and cannot remedy the problem. Problem still exists. Provide further information. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
When driving the brakes are making loud noise and consumer had front brakes put on today, and rear brakes put on last week. has been in the shop four times for repairs, and the dealer can't determine the problem. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The fuel line from the gas tank to the engine rusted through, causing the gasoline to leak. The fuel lines are being replaced.ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
Vehicle stalled and caused accident, prior to recall.
- Vehicle speed control
Consumer tuned vehicle after fast idle, feels like vibration; car stalls; bumping noises underneath. also, backfiring. All of which happens when going up hill or sitting still at red light, vehicle always stalls. *ak
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Anti-lock brake sensors became inoperative through normal use. *ak
- Structure › Body › Door
Power door locks had corrored, passengers cannot get out of vehicle, the release button will not open, have to open the door from the outside. *ak
- Latches/locks/linkages › Doors › Latch
Door locks stick not allowing driver to exit. *Sd
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Failure of the driver side seat belt, belt did not lock when the consumer was in an accident. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Sometimes the ABS brakes get hard and the auto does not stop right. tt
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
When outside temperature reaches 85 degrees temperature inside vehicle rises to 70 degrees due to defective climate control module. *aw
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Automatic transmission failure, gear will not engage. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Brakes failed while driving-pedal went to the floor-causing accident. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components · Vehicle speed control
Cruise control locked;65 mph;would not release;engine accelerated;excessive effort to stop vehicle;very carefully braked; rode brakes 6 to 7 miles; no warning.
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Auto transmission has been replaced twice. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10246631Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- 52564Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror.
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