1997 Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems

12 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
4
Foundation components: disc
3
Foundation components: master cylinder
2
Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
Foundation components: disc: rotor
1
Foundation components
1
Conventional: mechanical
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville brakes

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

Brake failure 5

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1997 Pontiac Bonneville owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 17, 2006 · Brakes · 44,000 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated the hydraulic brake lines were corroded at every connection. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who determined the brake fluid was leaking due to the corrosion. The dealership informed the contact there were 10-15 other vehicles with the same problem. Updated 9/5/2006 -

Filed Sep 2, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 39,000 miles · SC

Consumer stated while driving vehicle at 25 MPH suddenly all electrical components died. No brakes/ no power steering. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer popped hood, and noticed battery acid all over the engine compartment, and battery cables were loose. Dealer replaced cables, and put jelly around them. Five days later, cables were loose again. Cause unknown. The cable has loosen again and vehicle stalled and lost all power. Consumer was left stranded.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Brakes · OH

When applying brakes at highway speeds vehicle and steering wheel vibrate, causing driver to have minimal control over vehicle. Dealer has seen 4 or 5 times vehicle, but problem still exists.

Filed Dec 14, 2001 · Brakes · MI

Brakes make noise when applying them. Also, there is extended stopping distance. Please provide more information.

Filed Jan 29, 2001 · Brakes · MI

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Nov 17, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · MA · fire

I was driving home from when work when my car caught on fire. My brakes stopped working and I was unable to stop the car. The car was engulfed in flames in the matter of a few minutes.

Filed Jun 28, 2000 · Brakes · MI

After inspecting the brakes, noticed unusual wear on the side of the brake rotors, they could deteriorate.

Filed Mar 2, 2000 · Brakes · SD

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Feb 15, 2000 · Brakes · SD

The problem started with a thumping sound coming from the front/brake area of the vehicle. After attempting to pull out of the shopping center I realized my brakes were gone. My husband was able to get it to rapid motors the next day and we were told that the master cylinder would have to be replaced. Just over 1 year later the same problems started again and again the brakes went out and we were told again a new master cylinder would need replacing. Each replacement has cost us a little over $300.00. I understand it may be time to replace brake pads but I don't that is the only problem with the master cylinder not being able to last more than 1 year. The invoice for repair of the last master cylinder states: "found brake pedal goes to floor, checked for leaks, non found, checked vacuum - ok. Master cylinder leaking internal. Removed master cylinder and installed new one. Bled brakes sytem, test drove, working to factory specs." to summarize, the original master cylinder and a second master cylinder have been replace within the 2 1/2 years that I have owned this vehicle. Please let me know if you need additional information.

Filed Jul 16, 1999 · Brakes, Electrical · NM

Starter term loose causing vehicle to stall. Nlm

Questions about the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville brakes

Does the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville have brakes problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the brakes of the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Pontiac Bonneville brakes problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville brakes?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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).