1995 Pontiac Bonneville engine and engine cooling problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville — 23% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“1995 pontiac bonneville engine would suddenly shut off anytime, anywhere, at any speed, usually during warmer weather, leaving the driver with no power brakes nor power steering. The car usually would not start for at least 30 minutes, stranding the driver and passengers. After spending alot of…”
filed Apr 4, 2011
“In february 2010, driving at 5 mph while making right turn on bumpy blacktop, the engine fell out from under car causing steering to become inoperable. Car was towed from scene. Upon investigation it was found that 4 (rear) of 6 bolts holding engine cradle to uni-body frame pulled through rusted…”
filed Aug 27, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Bonneville | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 Bonneville | 22 | 17% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 37 | 17% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 59 | 41% |
| 1998 Bonneville | 194 | 70% |
| 1997 Bonneville | 50 | 34% |
| 1996 Bonneville | 43 | 29% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 14 | 16% |
| 1993 Bonneville | 20 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 Pontiac Bonneville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.