There are no safety recalls for the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, but owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA.
2001 Pontiac Bonneville problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 35 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | |
| Visibility | 18 | |
| Power Train | 17 | |
| Electrical System | 16 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 11 | |
| Air Bags | 11 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | |
| Engine | 9 | |
| Structure | 8 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Seats | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 12
- Visibility › Power Window Devices and Controls — 9
- Steering › Column — 5
- Steering › Rack and Pinion — 4
- Air Bags › Frontal › Sensor/Control Module — 4
- Steering › Gear Box › Shaft Sector — 4
- Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 3
- Suspension › Front — 3
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 67,500 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2001 Pontiac Bonneville complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Electrical System · at 191,600 miles · reported Aug 19, 2020
My car caught on fire back in january 2020 under the hood on my way to work the fire started behind the vale cover gaskets and now oil is leaking on the manifold gaskets and gas is mixing with the oil and I can't drive my car anymore help me please.
Engine · at 264,000 miles · reported Aug 6, 2020
The contact owns a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle leaked oil out of the valve cover gasket and the spark plug wire retainer causing a misfire. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted but failed to properly accelerate while driving. The contact stated that there were fumes inside of the vehicle which caused eye irritation. The contact stated that the TPMS, check engine, service engine, seat belt, and air bags warning lights were illuminated. Additionally, after refueling, the fuel…
Engine · reported Mar 21, 2019
The contact owned a 2001 pontiac bonneville. While driving out of the driveway, the engine made an abnormal banging sound and the vehicle caught fire. The engine blew up and produced a thick cloud of smoke. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report was not filed and there were no injuries. The vehicle was totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The cause of the failure was not determined. The failure mileage was unknown.
Engine · at 100,000 miles · reported Oct 27, 2015
The contact owned a 2001 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle caught fire and exploded when the ignition key was inserted. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 100,000.
Engine · at 150,000 miles · reported Oct 1, 2015
I had left my lights on and battery went dead. Went to jump the vehicle and charge the battery. Cables connected correctly. When I went to start the vehicle, I heard a loud explosion noise like a back fire but saw a flame then smoke out of engine. The engine hood was closed since the battery is located under the back seat or this could have been fatal or a serious injury. The flame must have been extinguished by the fluids? When we opened the hood after a short period, we found that their was some type of explosion in the engine. The vehicle was stationary and in my driveway
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville?
Owners report steering problems most often (35 reports), followed by engine and engine cooling (22). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 67,500 miles.
Are Pontiac recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pontiac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.