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1999 Pontiac Bonneville electrical system problems

23 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville, which is 13% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.

At a glance

Complaints
23 13% of this year's complaints
Crashes and fires
1 and 1
Injuries and deaths
0 and 0

Source: NHTSA owner complaints

What the data shows

These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire.

What owners wrote

Consumer went to start vehicle ,and as soon as vehicle started , it backfired, and made loud sound. Then, engine caught on fire, causing smoke damage. Shattered windshield/burned front end, and almost melted tires. Vehicle was a total loss. Also , there was a hole between accelerator pedal and brake pedal.

Fire

Dt: the contact stated while driving at any speed MPH on normal road conditions the engine stalled, no warning lights iluminate in the dash board. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined no problems in the engine or electrical systems. The contact continues to deal with the stalling engine.

Reported at 127,000 miles, June 2006

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