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1992 Pontiac Bonneville: brake failure

14 of the 113 complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville describe brake failure.

owner complaints
14
of this car's complaints
12%
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below

Brake failure by model year

What owners say

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 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 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 Sep 8, 1997 · Brakes · NC · 1 injury

Brakes failed, causing accident.

Filed Apr 1, 1997 · Brakes · NY

While driving experienced intermittent ABS brake failure. When on ice brakes malfunction due to pump motor action to ABS rendering them inoperative. Also, experienced ABS light staying on continuously. Dealer indicated pump motor needed to be replaced.

Filed Jan 28, 1997 · Brakes · CA · crash

Was driving applied the brakes, there were no brakes and no warning light came on, hit another car, took dealer and he replaced the master cylinder .

Filed Dec 16, 1996 · Brakes · FL

When applying the ABS brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle. Replaced master cylinder and brakes.

Filed Nov 13, 1996 · Brakes · 00

Antilock brakes failed.

Filed Oct 17, 1996 · Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

Brakes failed, causing accident/injury.

Filed Nov 28, 1995 · Brakes · TX

The ABS brakes went out. The car almost caused an accident. Tt first, the ABS light came on and remained on. The dealer examined the vehicle and found out that the ABS had failed. Also according to the dealer several vehicles of the same make had the same problem. The manufacturer should recall these vehicles and fix the problem, the consumer believes.

Filed Oct 6, 1995 · Brakes · KS · crash

Brakes failed, causing accident.

Filed Oct 5, 1995 · Brakes · NC

Experienced two brake failures, brake pedal went to floor. Please give more detail. Tt

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

Questions about the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville brake failure

Is brake failure a common problem on the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville?

14 of 113 owner complaints about the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville (12%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville?

There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville

ABS 19Stalling 9Fire or smoke 5

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