1997 Pontiac Bonneville engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 50 complaints for the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 50 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 104,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 16
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 104,000 miles, and 7% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 fires.
What owners wrote
Consumer started vehicle, it went puff and the engine area caught fire, fire started back by the firewall and melted the center of the dash, claim 23-1435-647. *slc
While driving at highway speeds vehicle stalled due to a cracked intake manifold gasket. The intake manifold gasket was replaced. The cracked gasket allowed water to leak into the cylinder's.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Transmission 17 complaints