Pontiac Bonneville brake failure problems

Filed Nov 16, 2016 · Brakes · 288,000 miles · KY

There r no brakes put brakes on will go all the way too floor u got to use emergency brake very dangers heard there is a recall on brake booster

Filed Apr 1, 2014 · Engine, Steering · 118,515 miles · MI

The car lost all power while driving on several occasions. It would just quit and I would have no brakes or steering and all gauges would shut down. Sometimes it would lose power and then it would come back on while I was still driving cutting in and out repeatedly. It happened a lot when I was idling at a corner and then would start through the intersection. It would quit going through the intersection. Sometimes it wouldn't start after driving it a short distance. After it sat for a few minutes, a few hours or sometimes overnight it would just start like there wasn't any problem with it. It didn't sputter or act like it wasn't getting gas or anything, it just wouldn't do anything and had a total loss of all power. We took it in for repair several times and they could never replicate the problem and diagnostics didn't show any problems that would cause this issue. I asked a couple of times if there were any recalls and the service garage said no. I finally quit driving the car because I was tired of being stranded and with taking my chances with it loosing power driving down the highway or through intersections in heavy traffic. It sounds like the same issue that they are currently recalling some gm models for because of an ignition switch spring but bonneville aren't on the recall list.

Filed Mar 21, 2014 · Brakes, Engine · 52,000 miles · NC

As I was driving along the engine, power steering, and brakes failed. I had to restart the car and hopefully resume driving so the car coming behind me did not crash into me. This has happened numerous times since including times while on I-95, I-81, rural mountainous roads (which resulted in my car rolling backwards), and city traffic. I have taken it in numerous times to my mechanic and he has not come up with a reason as to why this is happening. I am given no warning by my car that this is about to happen. The warning bell chimes and the car fails at the same time. This happened last evening and the car behind me had to swerve to avoid a crash. Please add my car to your recall or give me some kind of answer to take to my mechanic.

Filed Oct 20, 2009 · Brakes · 190,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 pontiac bonneville. While driving 40 MPH she attempted to decelerate, but the brakes failed. She coasted the vehicle up-hill to stop. The vehicle was towed to a repair facility and a mechanic concluded that the brake line failed. While the vehicle was being towed brake fluid leaked from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 190,000. The vehicle identification number was unavailable.

Filed Feb 13, 2009 · Electrical · 218,657 miles · MI

Car stalled while driving home at night. No electrical power what so ever including emergency flashers. Nearly had an accident and had no way of indicating to other vehicles that I had a problem. No lights, no power steering, no brakes, no brake lights, no emergency flashers. After slowing down to appx. 25 MPH, power came back on. I shifted to neutral and was able to start the car and drive it home.

Filed Jun 30, 2008 · Brakes · 111,520 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the rear brake line, from left to right, failed in the rear passenger side wheel and leaked brake fluid. Subsequently, the failure caused brake failure. While driving 15 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. The sales dealer advised the contact to consult the manufacturer. The manufacturer stated that if he only had 100,000 miles on the vehicle, they would have replaced the brake line. The current mileage was 111,526 and failure mileage was 111,520. Updated 10/14/08. *lj the consumer stated the brake lines were rusted and pitted. Updated 10/16/08.

Filed May 4, 2008 · Fuel system · 105,367 miles · WV · fire

While exiting the interstate ramp where I live (I-64/nitro, wv) I heard a "pop" sound, then noticed an orange flame coming from under the hood, and out of the driver's side fender. At this point, I braked to pull off onto the shoulder, but lost all brakes. (brake pedal went all the way to the floor) no cars were in front of me, and I was able to roll into an intersection where a truck driver attempted to put out the fire with an extinguisher to no avail. The fire department put out the fire, but the car is a total loss. Thank god my children were not in the car!

Filed Oct 10, 2006 · Engine · 130,000 miles · WI · fire

Car completely shuts down while decelerating at anywhere from 30-55 MPH. Sometimes can restart, sometimes not for a half hour or so. The car's engine coolant has leaked out onto engine. Car shut down, no power, no steering, no brakes, then the coolant spilled out everywhere, engine started smoking and now the engine has stopped working even after replacing head gasket. Car had been into dealers numerous times to no avail. No one could identify the problem. Now have a car that had to be towed and is no longer functioning. Numerous fuel injectors were replaced in hopes of stopping the stalling out and shutdowns, but nothing has worked. Waiting for a couple of quotes on what it will take to try and fix the engine or most likely need replaced. This has been happening since the car was fairly new.

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 Jan 28, 2005 · Brakes · 80,980 miles · MD

Brake lines on 1996 pontiac bonniville are rusted through and allowed the fluid to leak out causing catastrofic loss of braking of automobile.