On multiple occasions I have pulled to a dead stop at a light and during the idling time the engine shuts off and it will not start again. Very embarrassing set of trips to nearby grocer. ..
1998 Pontiac Bonneville fuel system problems
36 complaints (13% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 61,513. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 36
- of this car's complaints
- 13%
- typical mileage
- 61,513
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Delivery16
- Carburetor system10
- Fuel injection system3
- Storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
- Storage: tank assembly1
At what mileage
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Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville fuel system
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Related recalls
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
- What is wrong
- On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
- Risk
- The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1‑866‑608‑8080, oldsmobile at 1‑800‑630‑6537, or pontiac at 1‑800‑620‑7668.
Recall number 04V090000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Engine compartment fires
Ea02-030 is closed with gmea02-030 is closed with gm?s actions in 03v‑473 and 04v‑090 recalling approximately 529,000 my 1998-99 c- and h-body vehicles equipped with defective fuel pressure regulators.these vehicles were equipped with plastic intake manifolds that are unable to contain pressures that occur in some backfire events and defective fuel pressure regulators with leaking diaphragms that can provide a source of fuel to produce a combustible air-fuel mixture in the manifold.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by odi that no safety defect exists in the vehicles that are not included in gm?s recalls.odi will continue to monitor the incidence of manifold ruptures and related fires in other my 1995-2002 gm passenger cars equipped with the subject intake manifold.for additional information, see the attached closing report.
EA02030
What 1998 Pontiac Bonneville owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pontiac bonneville. When the engine was turned off, fluid leaked onto the ground from beneath the engine compartment. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or a mechanic. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v090000 (fuel system, gasoline:delivery). The failure mileage was 154,000 and current mileage was 154,735. Updated
1998 pontiac bonneville poor production manifold/gaskets. Customer states that the manifold/gaskets and dex. Cool were in poor production on her vehicle. *kb the upper intake manifold needed to be replaced. The thermostat and gasket had coolant in them. The mass air flow sensor was bad. Metal fragments were found in the oil which was coming from, the rod bearing that failed due to the vehicle over heating and coolant in the oil. The catalytic converter needed to be replaced because the vehicle was riding rough and the engine was shaking. The consumer stated there was a recall on the vehicle to prevent the manifold from cracking. After the recall was performed in july 2004, the manifold cracked one month later. The consumer stated ever since the recall was performed she has engine problems. The consumer stated when the upper intake manifold was replaced in august 2004 the lower manifold should have been replaced as well to prevent future damage, however since it was not replaced, stop leak pellets mixed with the dex-cool and the lower intake manifold leaked.
Dt: contact states the intake manifold was leaking into cylinders, causing engine to lock, damaging starter and spark plugs. Removed and replaced for the second time on 6-17-05 at a cost of $900.00: the upper intake manifold and gasket, replaced spark plugs due to a recall #04v09000 fuel system/ gasoline delivery. She was refunded money by pontiac. Now she was requesting money back fot the second time. Also, received an investigation# peo2050; concerning engine, but she has not received a recall letter .
Consumer disappointed with reimbursement for 1998 pontiac bonneville. The fuel pressure regulator was replaced. *bf recall campaign: 04v090000. The recall is related to the fuel pressure regulator leak. The temperature gauge was fluctuating while the vehicle was being driven. The check engine light did not come on. The consumer turned the engine off and allowed it to cool off. The consumer restarted the vehicle and heard a loud back fire with a loud bang. The vehicle did not restart. The consumer smelled fuel shortly after. The vehicle was towed to a nearby dealer. The intake plenum and the intake plenum gasket needed to be replaced. The thermostat blew out again. The consumer stated that he feels that the failures are a result of the recall issue therefore the reimbursement check was not sufficient. The consumer stated that the brakes had a ticking noise.
'recall campaign' concerning 19998 pontiac bonneville fuel pressure regulator. *bf the consumer had the fuel pressure regulator replaced prior to the recall being issued because the engine caught on fire. The consumer submitted the request for reimbursement, however he has not received anything from the manufacturer stating what the decision was. The consumer has since donated the vehicle.
Consumer's vehicle was included in recall 04v09000. He was told that the recall would be taken care off. Consumer's vehicle blew up approximately two to three years ago. He received a recall letter days ago, and was told that the work should have been done 2 or 3 years ago. Contacted pontiac, and was told that the plenum was the defective part on the vehicle. Which had nothing to do with the fuel pressure regulator. However, his claim was denied.
Intake manifold and fuel pressure regulator failure. *bf the recalled component failed prior to notification. The consuemr paid to have the vehicle repaired. After receiving the recall the consumer requested reimbursement but was only offered a partial refund.
1998 pontiac bonneville. Explosion under hood. $900.00 damage. Summer 2004 we received a recall notice. If already occurred, send bills for reimbursement. We received a check for only $82! General motors is at fault for a defective part. Yet they only paid for the part, not the damage it caused.
Intake manifold problems. *bf there was an egr passage through the intake manifold. Over time, hot gases from the egr system passed burned a hole through the passage way walls into the surrounding water jacket. Recall# 04v090000. *sc
Questions about the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville fuel system
Does the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 36 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville, 13% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Pontiac Bonneville fuel system problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 61,513 miles.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville fuel system?
Yes, 1 recall: 04V090000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Pontiac Bonneville have the most fuel system problems?
The Pontiac Bonneville model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1998 (36 complaints), 1996 (25 complaints) and 1999 (23 complaints).
Other 1998 Pontiac Bonneville problems
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