2001 Pontiac Bonneville power train problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil out of the valve cover gasket and the spark plug wire retainer causing a misfire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 6, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving approximately 45 mph, the contact attempted to engage the brakes and the vehicle stalled without warning. The failure occurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on several occasions and repaired. The type of…”
filed Sep 15, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 Bonneville | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 7 | 8% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 18 | 8% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 Bonneville | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 Bonneville | 16 | 11% |
| 1996 Bonneville | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 Bonneville | 18 | 7% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 8 | 9% |
| 1993 Bonneville | 18 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.