When driving at an undetermined speed, the check engine light appeared on the dashboard, then the vehicle stalled. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealership and the mechanic determined that the fuel pressure failed. *ak the radiator cap was replaced. While in motion, about 2 miles at 30 MPH, the check engine light had come on. The vehicle was returned to the mechanic. The next day the vehicle would not start. The dealer found that fuel leaked and ruptured the manifold. Recall#04v090000. The consumer was told that the recall was not in reference to her vehicle. *sc *jb the consumer sent in a thank you note after recieving her recall notice.
1998 Pontiac Bonneville: fuel leak
5 of the 277 complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville describe fuel leak.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
Fuel leak by model year
- 20021
- 20011
- 19998
- 19985
- 19964
- 19921
- 19901
What owners say
Request for reimbursement for intake manifold that ruptured twice. *mr fuel leaked into the plastic intake manifold. *sc there was a recall regarding the issue. Recall#04v090000.
Consumer had the same problem as mentioned in the federal safety agency recall 04v09000: 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. Dealership admitted this vehicle has the same problem, but due to VIN# wont fixed free.
The fuel pressure regulator leaked gasoline; allowing fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. A spark ignited the excess fuel causing an explosion and rupturing the manifold. The blast hit the car in front of me so hard they thought they had been rear-ended. Smoke bellowed out from under the hood, but luckily it didn't burn. It happened as I was entering an intersection and we nearly missed being broadsided. The car lost both power steering and brakes when it exploded and was very difficult to control. About 2 weeks before this it had been taken in for repairs because it was stalling out, difficult to start and the power steering and brakes had been failing. A new vacuum hose was installed. It had been repaired the year before because it leaked antifreeze into the engine, damaging it extensively. It is the second bonneville I own that has done this. It is the third damaged engine that fits the description of the buick recall- gm #03054. Gm vehicles equiped with 3800 v6 engines.
While driving vehicle stalled out. Had vehicle towed. This was a result of coolant fuel leaking.dealer contacted.
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
Questions about the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville fuel leak
Is fuel leak a common problem on the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville?
5 of 277 owner complaints about the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville (2%) mention fuel leak. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville?
There is 1 recall and 0 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville
Stalling 37Engine failure 30Overheating 25Fire or smoke 18Check engine light 17Won't start 13Power steering loss 9Knocking 6Loss of power 6Headlights 5Hesitation 5
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