1993 Pontiac Bonneville engine and engine cooling problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 pontiac bonneville. The contact took her vehicle to midas for a routine oil change. A few hours later, the vehicle shut off while driving. The vehicle was towed and the technician stated that the vehicle's oil was black. The technician stated that the oil change was not…”
filed May 9, 2007
“The transmission went bad and the intake manifold was leaking coolant and oil. *la there were also brake and electrical problems. *sc *jb”
filed Feb 20, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
130089009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 1, 2013Information based on engine idle surge, or mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illuminated with dtc (diagnostic trouble code) p0131, p0171 or 44 set. *yc
970501776515 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 1997
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Bonneville | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 Bonneville | 22 | 17% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 37 | 17% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 59 | 41% |
| 1998 Bonneville | 194 | 70% |
| 1997 Bonneville | 50 | 34% |
| 1996 Bonneville | 43 | 29% |
| 1995 Bonneville | 55 | 23% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 14 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 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.