1997 Pontiac Bonneville electrical system problems
30 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville, which is 16% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 16% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 6
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 6 fires.
What owners wrote
While drivng vehicle filled up with smoke and a fire started in the dash behind the radio. Mechanic stated that there was a loose wire in the dash. Car was towed to a body shop. Still not fixed.
Consumer stated while driving vehicle at 25 MPH suddenly all electrical components died. No brakes/ no power steering. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer popped hood, and noticed battery acid all over the engine compartment, and battery cables were loose. Dealer replaced cables, and put jelly around them. Five days later, cables were loose again. Cause unknown. The cable has loosen again and vehicle stalled and lost all power. Consumer was left stranded.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
- Engine 50 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints