1995 Pontiac Bonneville: brake failure

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Brakes · 47,800 miles · CA

1995 pontiac bonneville experienced brake failure as a result of the rear wheel brake cylinders leaking. *mr erratic braking, swerving and the anti lock problems occurred due to the leakage. Both rear cylinders were leaking.

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Engine · OR

Automobile stops with no warning leaving me with no brakes or steering. Sometimes in heavy traffic at high rates of speed. General motors dealership mechanics could not find the problem. I have looked on other sites and have found that this is a common defect with this model. Hopefully no one has to get injured or killed before something is done to fix the problem.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 82,449 miles · SC

The transmission failed at ~76,000 miles. Replaced at gm dealer with a remanufactured gm unit. 06/23/2001. Brake failure - warning light at 81,728 miles. Replaced master cylinder and rear wheel cylinders. Antilock brakes have always behaved strangely at times but have never failed to stop the car in a reasonable distance. 09/22/2001. Engine failure at 82,449 miles. Replacement engine installed at independent repair shop for $1400.00. . Repair leaking genuine gm replacement transmission. Side cover leaks severely, dealer advises out of warranty period and repair cost of $300+ for side pan gasket. Problem solved at local transmission shop (mr. Transmission) for $92.95. In addition the following no longer function or function improperly: fuel gauge does not work, refill based on mileage driven. Also the fuel pump whines very noticeably, can be heard plainly in the vehicle over the radio. Cost for repair of both at dealer: $600+ depending on parts required. Steering wheel controls for the radio do not function. Automatic headlight control will not turn headlights off after turning them on. Result - battery replacement. Now leave the control in the off position. Spring loaded center console door latch failed causing console door to remain open. Replaced console door and two vents that had broken for $124.66. Console door latch failed approximately one year later (same failure). Removed door spring so door now stays closed. Drivers side door lock jams when using key fob, have to use passenger side door. No longer use key fob, door unlocks properly when using the key. Within the past year the paint has began to peel on the top of the rear quarter panels and roof. I had a flat tire and went to retrieve the jack, which is located in the passenger side of the trunk. The jack is stored in a plastic case that is bolted to a bracket. Only one weld was made during manufacture allowing the bracket to break loose. The jack case now just lies in trunk.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Brakes · NY · crash

When it is cold ABS brakes lock up. They do not release after letting go of the brakes. Consumer has had an accident because of ABS brake failure.

Filed Oct 22, 1998 · Engine · NJ

Auto hesitated at speeds between 55 and 60 MPH.on sept 9 1998. Auto shut down while driving in traffic. No brakes or steering. Very difficult to control on sept 22, l998. Oct 13, l998 car cut off in parking lot. Oct l9. L998 car stalled in parking lot. Oct 20, l998 car stalled in traffic going 35 MPH. Service cannot duplicate problem. The ignition module and powertrain control module were changed on oct. L6, l998. It has been at burns pontiac for two days while they try to duplicate the problem.

Filed Jun 12, 1998 · Brakes, Electrical · TX

Abs brake failure. Also, replaced spark plugs wires.

Filed Jun 11, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · FL

Brakes failed resulting in a vehicle collision, violent deployment of air bag, exploding into windshield with no protection to consumer. 532918 dup of 533261; posted on 09-07-1999.

Filed Mar 20, 1998 · Airbags, Brakes · FL · crash · 1 injury

Brakes failed, causing accident.