1992 Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems

46 complaints (41% of all complaints for this car). 7 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 46
of this car's complaints: 41%
crashes: 7
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
20
Foundation components
8
Foundation components: drum
7
Foundation components: master cylinder
6
Foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders
4
Foundation components: disc: rotor
3
Foundation components: drum: drum
1
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville brakes

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

ABS 19 Brake failure 14

Related recalls

Parking brake: conventional: mechanicalReported September 23, 1991 · 20,765 vehicles affected

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

What 1992 Pontiac Bonneville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Brakes · 288,000 miles · KY

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

Filed Feb 4, 2002 · Brakes · IL

Failure of ABS system created a loss of fath in ABS as a means of stopping. Donot trust that it will work spent 2x's orig . Cost to fix. Air conditioner lost freon due to leaks in the coil built in the dash. This caused oil to plug the fins thus blocking air flow. It was stated that gm used a crimping process instead of sodering the fins when they built this type of receiver.if you do not fix , you will not get full air for the defrosters to work.

Filed Jan 19, 2001 · Brakes, Transmission · WI

Using traction control on ABS brakes burned open. Traction control was too light for areas getting lots of snow. Had no traction control at all. Experiencing a temporary loss of braking power due to lost of traction control.

Filed May 16, 2000 · Brakes · IN

I heard a popping sound twice with in one mile of each other as I was approaching stop lights. Then heard a grinding sound as I drove on . Took it to the dealer and they said the springs in the rear drums had broken and caused other damage to the drums and braking system. I questioned them about a manfacture defect and was told that there was nothing that they would do . I paid $501.66 to get it fixed. Today 05/16/2000 I read in the paper that gm has settled a lawsuit in new jersy agreeing to pay for the same problems in other gm cars of this vintage but it does not metion the bonneville. Even though I had the exact same problem with my car as the ones that were listed in the lawsuit.

Filed Jul 23, 1999 · Brakes · OH

When traveling and upon making a normal stop on wet pavement, consumer experienced extended stopping distance/brakes faded away. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake wheel sensor. Please provide any further details.

Filed Dec 21, 1998 · Brakes · NJ

Brake spring and screw broke off.

Filed Sep 11, 1998 · Brakes · TX · crash

Consumer's wife was pulling out from parking lot into the intersection when brakes failed to stop, causing vehicle to continue on, crashing into other vehicle. Dealer notified.

Filed Apr 3, 1998 · Brakes · GA

Master cylinder failed.

Filed Mar 26, 1998 · Brakes · MD

Return brake spring on adjusting mechanism, caused reduced brake action of rear brakes.

Filed Mar 2, 1998 · Brakes · NY

Abs system fails without warning. Brakes go into full ABS mode causing extremely hard braking at the slightest touch of the brake pedal.

Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville brakes

Does the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 46 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 41% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1992 Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

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).