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Power train: automatic transmission
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…
1991 Pontiac BonnevilleProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 1991 Pontiac Bonneville, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 3, 2008. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1991 Pontiac Bonneville has problems
22 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
6Service brakes, hydraulic1 crash/fire/injury
3Power train
3Engine and engine cooling1 crash/fire/injury
2Vehicle speed control
2Latches/locks/linkages
2Electrical system
1Fuel system, gasoline
1Seat belts
1Seats
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 6 | 1 |
| Power train | 3 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
1991 Pontiac Bonneville recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Pontiac.
Best & worst years
1991 vs. every other Bonneville year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Bonneville median. How we score
'65'66'69'71'72'74'75'76'77'78'79'81'82'84'85'86'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1991 Pontiac Bonneville safety ratings
1991 Pontiac Bonneville 2-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What Bonneville owners report
Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
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
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