There r no brakes put brakes on will go all the way too floor u got to use emergency brake very dangers heard there is a recall on brake booster
The worst 1992 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes46
- Electrical17
- Transmission10
- Engine9
- Airbags7
- Fuel system5
- Seat belts5
- Body4
- Suspension4
- Wheels4
- Seats3
- Lights2
- Steering2
- Tires2
- Acceleration1
Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
Recalls 3
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads.
- Risk
- Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission oil cooler lines.
Recall number 96V015000 · Recall details
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical
- What is wrong
- When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.
- Risk
- Depending on the extent of the lever release and roadlevel. The parking brake may not hold the vehicle, allowing it to roll, whichcould result in an accident. Vehicle does not comply with fmvss 105.
- Remedy
- Replace parking brake lever assembly.
Recall number 91V167000 · Recall details
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from shift control cable bracket, causing loss of gear indicator reference, and shift selector operation.
- Risk
- The disengaged cable could falsely indicate transmissiongear position, and the vehicle might be left in reverse or drive when the drivermoved the gear selector to park or the opposite direction. A vehicle left on anincline without parking brakes when the gear selector is placed in park couldmove. Either case results in unexpected vehicle movement without prior warningand could cause a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Install a transaxle shift control cable retaining clip on the shift control cable bracket on top of transaxle.
Recall number 91V131000 · Recall details
See all 3 recalls for the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
Defect investigations
Fuel line failure
There is no summary currently available
EA93011
Fuel line connector fails
There is no summary currently available
PE92010
Technical service bulletins for the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville 20
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
- Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E or 4T65-E transaxles may comment on a...
- Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3T40, 4T60 or 4T60-E transxales may comment on a grinding and / or...
- Some customers may comment that there is corrosion ( rust ) appearing on the left and /or right rocker...
- Some customers may comment that the vehicle
- Concerns of door handles on white painted vehicles truning yellow
- Comments on inoperative power door locks (front and/or rear doors).
- Excessive vibration of electrochromic inside rearview mirror
- Information based on engine idle surge, or MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with DTC...
- Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure)
1992 Pontiac Bonneville fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.8L 6‑cyl | FWD | 15-16 | 23-26 | 17-19 |
What 1992 Pontiac Bonneville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted and functioned properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but they were unable to reproduce the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000. The VIN was unavailable.
While working in the drivers side floor area of the vehicle my shirt/belt activated the drivers side power seat control. The seat advanced forward to the end of the seats travel and pinning me under the drivers side under dashboard area of the car. My left upper arm and left wrist were entrapped in around the brake pedal, my right arm was entrapped by in the gas pedal area, the throttle punctured my right wrist. I was unable to summons help, and after about 2 hours was near exhaustion, and to free myself I was forced to self cause injures to my left elbow, left upper arm, and right arm to free myself from under the drivers side under dash area of the car. I sustain several cuts on my arms, chest, and back. Emergency room examinations and tests showed possible rib fractures, deep bruising of the chest, back, and left upper arm and left elbow, intercostal chest wall muscles. I feel the cause of this event was the location of the power seat switch in the front of the seat towards the outer side of the drivers seat. Any service activities on the drivers side floor area is at high risk of entrapping the individual of entrapment by the power drivers seat.
Tl* the contact owns a 1992 pontiac bonneville. The contact was attempting to accelerate from a stop when the contact noticed that the motor carriage had fractured from underneath the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 128,000.
Tire failure.
Belt separation.
Tl*the contact owns a 1992 pontiac bonneville. While attempting to shut off the vehicle, the key would not function. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they replaced the steering column. After the repair, the vehicle would not start. Currently, the vehicle is back at the dealer. There were no recalls for this failure. The current and failure mileages were 190,000.
1992 pontiac bonneville. Consumer was driving 65 MPH on the highway when the left side tire blew off. *mc according to the police officers examination of the left front brake rotor assembly, it showed 1 stud remaining with the other 4 sheared off at the rotor. The threads on the remaining stud appeared to be intact indicating the lug nut backed off or was missing. The threads showed no damage to indicate the wheel had been loose for any length of time. (ohio traffic crash report)*jb a vehicle questionaire was mailed to customer to obtain additional information pertaining to the complaint. (ohio traffic crash report)
Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning while driving at any speed. The dealership and an independent mechanic replaced the electronic coil and electronic control module six times. Each time the parts fail within six months of being installed.
For the last couple years my clearcoat has been peeling off like a bad sunburn. It looks horrible. It's happening on the entire hood and on both front fenders. I have a 92 pontiac bonneville. The rest of the car looks brand new. I have always maintained my car. I was just told recently that I could file a complaint because even though the age of the car , the coating should not be coming off like this.
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Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
Is the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Owners have filed 113 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 2.1 times a typical Bonneville model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville?
Brakes, with 46 complaints. Next is electrical (17).
How many recalls does the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville have?
3 recalls, covering power train and parking brake.
Was there a recall on the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville brakes?
Yes, 1 recall: 91V167000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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).
What gas mileage does the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville get?
Official estimates for the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville range from 17 to 19 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.8L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 15-16 city and 23-26 highway.
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