1990 Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems

17 complaints (44% of all complaints for this car). 3 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 44%
crashes: 3
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
16
Foundation components
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville brakes

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

ABS 11 Brake failure 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1990 Pontiac Bonneville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 5, 2001 · Brakes · NY · crash

Suspect related campaign for ABS hydralic valve block (intermittent pull is wheel lockout).

Filed Mar 12, 2001 · Brakes · NY

While on a two way street, brakes got hard and car would not stop. Consumer had to keep pumping on brakes until it started to slow down.*ak the ABS failed teice and the consumer feels unsafe to drive the vehcile.

Filed Jan 9, 2001 · Brakes · CA

The ABS brake system has failed intermittently since the car was new. It was never fixed and was hard to duplicate. The brake pedal will be locked out under a panic stop but the ABS fails to kick in and the car is essentially brakeless. Others have undoubtedly died or suffered serious injury because when this occurs the car is a missle.

Filed Mar 19, 2000 · Brakes · MN

When ABS system failed I had no braking, I am about to replace the third ABS system.

Filed May 28, 1999 · Brakes · MA · crash

Brake pedal became frozen, would not move or go down in position to brake, causing a loss of brakes, resulting in an accident. Dealer cannot determine defect.

Filed Jan 4, 1999 · Brakes, Seat belts · OK

Brake pedal suddenly is very hard to push and will barely stop car. Seat belt do not tighten to hold you from being thrown, they are very loose.

Filed Oct 16, 1997 · Brakes, Locks · IL

Door locks failed several times.

Filed Mar 5, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Abs pump/motor failed.

Filed Feb 4, 1997 · Brakes · CA

Abs pump and motor assemble failed at 53,000 miles and there is an intermittent thumping noise at the right rear wheel.

Filed Dec 4, 1996 · Brakes · IA

When antilock brakes are applied vehicle veers sharply to the left.

Questions about the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville brakes

Does the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the brakes of the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville, 44% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1990 Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1990 Pontiac Bonneville brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Pontiac Bonneville have bad brakes?

The Pontiac Bonneville model years with the most brakes complaints are 1992 (46 complaints), 1993 (45 complaints) and 1995 (25 complaints).