1997 Pontiac Bonneville electrical system problems
28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 1997 Pontiac Bonneville — 19% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Driving an suddenly vehicle shuts down, speed makes no difference.starts back with no problem. This is a regular problem, also happens when idling...makes for a very hazardous situation. Has happened on the freeway surface streets, turning, accelerating, even when braking.there have been times when…”
filed Dec 11, 2015
“Nar 1/29/2003. The vehicle was delivered to the consumer with a bent water pump and a bent wheel. The alternator, power steering pump, transmission and egr valve were replaced. *jb”
filed Dec 6, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Electrical System problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 8 | 30% |
| 2004 Bonneville | 11 | 39% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 10 | 19% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 Bonneville | 16 | 12% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 32 | 15% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 22 | 15% |
| 1998 Bonneville | 28 | 10% |
| 1996 Bonneville | 21 | 14% |
| 1995 Bonneville | 40 | 16% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 19 | 22% |
| 1993 Bonneville | 18 | 13% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 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.