CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 20 fires, 9 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (35 reports).
2001 Pontiac Bonneville recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville.
Most common 2001 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Problem areas named in the 129 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| 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 |
What owners report
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.
TL* 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 GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE AN ACCURATE FUEL READING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHAN
TL* 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.
MY SON WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND HIS AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY.
VALVE COVER GASKETS LEAKING OIL CAN GET ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING AN ENGINE FIRE.
2001 Pontiac Bonneville questions
Does the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville?
Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (35), Engine And Engine Cooling (22), Visibility (18).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has been fixed?
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