Model year record

1993 Pontiac Bonneville

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 183 owner complaints on file.

Pontiac Bonneville, 1992–1999 generation
Pictured: the 1992–1999 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V015000

Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
585,182
Reported to NHTSA
1996-01-23
Owners notified
1996-03-22

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 1991 THROUGH JULY 1995. THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE CAN SEPARATE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS OPERATED IN LOW TEMPERATURES IN COMBINATION WITH HIGH TRANSMISSION LOADS.

Safety risk

VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINES.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip26—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline11—
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator8—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines855,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder724,000 mi
Vehicle speed control7—
Structure: frame and members5147,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission4—
Structure: body: door4—
Air bags3—
Air bags: frontal3—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Exterior lighting: headlights3—
Service brakes, air: antilock3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders324,000 mi
Air bags: side/window2—
Electrical system2—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: horn2—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2—
Engine and engine cooling2218,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2233,065 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor2—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch2—
Power train2—
Power train: axle assembly2—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft2—
Seat belts2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Seat belts: front: retractor2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Tires: sidewall2162,000 mi
Unknown or other2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: turbo/supercharger1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal: flasher unit1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Interior lighting1—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1—
Seat belts: front179,800 mi
Seat belts: rear/other1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering1147,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump1—
Steering: rack and pinion1105,000 mi
Structure1147,000 mi
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Tires1—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: power window devices and controls1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring1—
Wheels1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1992 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 1994 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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