While driving transmission cooling line separated, blowing transmission fluid onto exhaust manifold causing vehicle to catch on fire. Dealer contacted. *ak
1993 Pontiac Bonneville: fire, smoke or burning smell
7 of the 138 complaints about the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
After replacing fuse consumer noticed smoke coming from under dash near steering column. *ak estimated property damage was $2,000.
While driving vehicle had a smell and then caught on fire, causing the fuel tank to explode, which could have caused injuries. *ak.et.
While driving at 25 MPH smelled smoke coming out of the front vents and fire was coming out of the hood. Consumer was able to put out the fire which started from transmission cooling unit and lines.
While driving about 40-45 MPH, driver noticed smoke coming from the back area of vehicle. When driver stopped to check out conditions, there was a fire coming from under the vehicle, and the whole front end of the vehicle burned. The vehicle was totalled.
Perfect woriking condition; half an hour after being parked the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. *ak consumer states recall 95-c-68 was completed in may of 1996 regarding the replacement of a cooler hose, consumer states this could have caused an engine fire.
Because of defective transmission cooling lines vehicle caught fire. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville?
7 of 138 owner complaints about the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville (5%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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