2002 Pontiac Bonneville problems
The 2002 Pontiac Bonneville has 113 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (18%) concerns steering. After that come engine (13%) and wipers, windshield & visibility (12%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 113 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 18% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 4
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 49,000 miles 68 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 12 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 14 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 7 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 8 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 5 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 3 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Among the 68 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 49,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 21,000 miles (16 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 5 complaints mention a crash; 4 complaints mention a fire; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2002 ranks 8th most-complained-about out of 16 model years of the Pontiac Bonneville with enough data (83 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 2 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
Purchased pontiac bonneville july 2002, equipped with firestone affinity touring t2 tires. July 17, 2003 at 12,351 miles had r/r tire- repaired at dealer (m&s chevrolet in pawling ny)(was told there was a screw in tire) told no warranty on the tires. Tires were rotated & balanced at this time. December 29, 2003 problem with right rear tire (16,906 miles) told a puncture. Was repaired, told again there is no warranty on tires. Feb 11, 2004 had a blow out left front tire. Hit another vehicle. No major injuries.
Dt the head rest did not provide any type of support. Vehicle was involed in a rear end crash in february. It does not provide any support. Had a case of whip lash. The consumer can raise the head rest up but can not pull it forward. This febr 14th, 2005.
Mass air flow sensor and o2 sensor failure constant. 10/2013 security light comes on frequently while in motion12/2013 leaks in lower gasket valve...engine is extremely hot most of the time 04/2014 service engine light remains on due to o2 sensor failure even after replacement 7/2014 interior lights caught fire 05/2014.
Steering intermediate shaft noise. Located on steering column. This problem has not be addressed. It a failure on more than one model of GM cars. Its been occurring since 2001 up to this date. Seems NHTSA has not noticed or done anything to make GM correct problem. GM has gone on its merry way collecting hundreds of dollars probably millions in repair fees. Looks as if GM or NHTSA turn away from helping the customers who foot the bill.
As I was driving, smelled wire burning and smoke coming from the front driver at the headliner then the interior lights shut off, trunk release switch inop. I pulled over on the highway and turned key off. Then noticed two weeks ago that there is no power to the OBD-II. Have able to repair the damages.