1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

359

Owner Complaints

12 Crashes 40 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

3

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

The 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE has received a total of 359 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY. 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by General Motors, LLC for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (52 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe (47 complaints), and Engine And Engine Cooling (45 complaints).

Recalls for the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, potentially affecting up to 927,143 vehicles.

Recall 09E012000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 16,270 vehicles affected

Defect: SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Consequence: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

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Recall 04V090000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY

| 910,873 vehicles affected

Defect: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A MUCH HIGHER THAN USUAL RATE OF FUEL LEAKS. A LEAK CAN ALLOW FUEL TO ENTER THE INTAKE MANIFOLD THROUGH A VACUUM LINE. IF THE ENGINE DOES NOT START WHEN CRANKED, THE FUEL FROM THE LEAKING REGULATOR AND A MISTIMED SPARK...

Consequence: THE BACKFIRE CAN RUPTURE THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. THE RUPTURE OF THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAN DISPLACE A FUEL LINE, PULLING AN INJECTOR OUT OF PLACE, AND CAUSING A FUEL LEAK AND POSSIBLE FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS WITH IMPROVED DIAPHRAGMS. THE RECALL WILL BE CONDUCTED IN PHASED MAILINGS. PHASE 1 BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2004, AND PHASE 2 BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, OLDSMOBILE...

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Owner Complaints for the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

359 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 52 20 Fires 2 Injuries
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 47 3 Fires
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 45 1 Injury
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 34 2 Fires
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 25 1 Crash 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 16 1 Crash 3 Fires 2 Injuries
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 11 2 Fires
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 8 1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 8 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 6 1 Fire
Engine
Complaints: 6 2 Fires
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 4 3 Fires
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
Complaints: 4
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 4
Air Bags
Complaints: 3 2 Crashes
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 3
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
Steering
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 3
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 2
Structure
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Equipment Adaptivemobility
Complaints: 1
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 1
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblypressure Relief Devices
Complaints: 1
Interior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Structurebody
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10764467 | ENGINE | | N/A miles Fire
ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE APPROXIMATELY 30 MINS AFTER SHUTDOWN. INCIDENT 2015-00001363
#10713247 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | | 105,673 miles
THE BACK TWO CRADLE MOUNTS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED OUT AND MOUNTS PULLED THROUGH THE CRADLE CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME LOOSE FILLING AND CAUSING STEERING TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND WHEN HIT BRAKES FRONT WOULD DART ONE WAY OR THE OTHER AND LOTS OF NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE FROM CRADLE BOUNCING WHEN HITTING BUMPS TRIED THE FIND ONE IN JUNK YARDS AND ALL ARE THAT WAY. *TR
#10713247 | POWER TRAIN | | 105,673 miles
THE BACK TWO CRADLE MOUNTS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED OUT AND MOUNTS PULLED THROUGH THE CRADLE CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME LOOSE FILLING AND CAUSING STEERING TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND WHEN HIT BRAKES FRONT WOULD DART ONE WAY OR THE OTHER AND LOTS OF NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE FROM CRADLE BOUNCING WHEN HITTING BUMPS TRIED THE FIND ONE IN JUNK YARDS AND ALL ARE THAT WAY. *TR
#10713247 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 105,673 miles
THE BACK TWO CRADLE MOUNTS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED OUT AND MOUNTS PULLED THROUGH THE CRADLE CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME LOOSE FILLING AND CAUSING STEERING TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND WHEN HIT BRAKES FRONT WOULD DART ONE WAY OR THE OTHER AND LOTS OF NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE FROM CRADLE BOUNCING WHEN HITTING BUMPS TRIED THE FIND ONE IN JUNK YARDS AND ALL ARE THAT WAY. *TR
#10713247 | STEERING | | 105,673 miles
THE BACK TWO CRADLE MOUNTS ON BOTH SIDES RUSTED OUT AND MOUNTS PULLED THROUGH THE CRADLE CAUSING THE STEERING TO BECOME LOOSE FILLING AND CAUSING STEERING TO BE OUT OF ALIGNMENT AND WHEN HIT BRAKES FRONT WOULD DART ONE WAY OR THE OTHER AND LOTS OF NOISE COMING FROM UNDER VEHICLE FROM CRADLE BOUNCING WHEN HITTING BUMPS TRIED THE FIND ONE IN JUNK YARDS AND ALL ARE THAT WAY. *TR

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Safety Rating for the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

General Motors, LLC has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

990864007 — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE FRONT AND / OR REAR DOOR TRIM PANEL WILL COME LOOSE OR SEPARATES FROM THE TOP OF THE DOOR AT THE INNER SEALING STRIP. *TT

98831519 — STRUCTURE:BODY

REAR COMPARTMENT LID DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *YC

98848301 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER

COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE'S COMPASS DISPLAY IS TOO DIM, HAS AN UNEVEN DISPLAY OR NO DISPLAY. *YC

NHTSA Investigations for the 1998 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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