Tl*the contact owns a 1993 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that his vehicle is leaking transmission fluid. The manufacturer made a report; however, they informed the contact that they were not completely sure if his VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v015000 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines). They stated that they will investigate and provide him with an answer. The current mileage was 56,000 and failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 4/21/08
1993 Pontiac Bonneville transmission problems
18 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines7
- Automatic transmission4
- Axle assembly: axle shaft2
- Axle assembly2
- Automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Pontiac Bonneville transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
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
What 1993 Pontiac Bonneville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The transmission went bad and the intake manifold was leaking coolant and oil. *la there were also brake and electrical problems. *sc
While driving transmission cooling line separated, blowing transmission fluid onto exhaust manifold causing vehicle to catch on fire. Dealer contacted. *ak
Tranmission oil cooling lines developed a hole caused by rubbing against metal cooling lines bracket, spraying transmission oil under car and on catalitic converter.
Intermittently engine revved, RPM's went up to 3000 when vehicle was in park car jumped foward during revving, and transmission seemed to lock up. Consumer had to slam foot on brake in order to stop vehicle.
Tranmission oil cooling lines, during normal operation, develop a hole due to to vibration/rubbing on a guide bracket which is mounted to the front of the engine block. Transmission oil leaks out, wetting down the underside of car and inner area of the front wheel, in the area of the disc brake. Car was serviced at seelye wright pontiac, south haven, michigan, to replace pipe.
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.
Extream shaking and loud humming noise caused from the wheel bearings going out on the front-end passengers side,the ABS failed completly the light came on and is now off and the ABS breaking does not work at all
Engine failure.
When coming to a stop,if braking lightly transmission wants to keep going and not stop. Extremely bad grinding noise is heard. When braking hard though doesn't happen at all. After coming to complete stop, if accelerating lightly same terrible grinding noise is heard and car jerks repeatedly until I start to accelerate hard. Only happens in these 2 instances. Otherwise, works fine.
Questions about the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville transmission
Does the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the transmission of the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Pontiac Bonneville transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V015000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Bonneville have bad transmission?
The Pontiac Bonneville model years with the most transmission complaints are 1993 (18 complaints), 1995 (18 complaints) and 2000 (18 complaints).
Other 1993 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Brakes 45Engine 20Electrical 18Body 10Acceleration 8Seat belts 8Airbags 7Steering 6Fuel system 5Lights 5Visibility 5Tires 3Locks 2Wheels 2Seats 1
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