1992 Pontiac Bonneville power train problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Transmission mount bolts have fallen out at least 3 times even though replaced with the correct bolts and correct loc-tite. When they fall out the drivetrain drops onto my steering assembly causing it to pull one direction or another or sometimes it feels like it wants to go left and right at the…”
filed Jan 9, 2002
“Using traction control on abs brakes burned open. Traction control was too light for areas getting lots of snow. Had no traction control at all. Experiencing a temporary loss of braking power due to lost of traction control. *ak”
filed Jan 19, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owners of some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60, 4t60-e or 4t65-e transaxles may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when standing in park on a hill or slope with the engine…
990730030A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 1, 2001Some vehicles equipped with hydra-matic 3t40, 4t60 or 4t60-e transxales may comment on a grinding and / or growling noise that is noticeable when in park on incline. *tt
990730030 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 1999Cold start rattle noise (diagnosis/service procedure). *tw
577106A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 1997
Power Train problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 Bonneville | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 7 | 8% |
| 2001 Bonneville | 17 | 13% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 18 | 8% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 Bonneville | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 Bonneville | 16 | 11% |
| 1996 Bonneville | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 Bonneville | 18 | 7% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 8 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.