1998 Pontiac Bonneville fuel system, gasoline problems
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 1998 Pontiac Bonneville — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“On multiple occasions I have pulled to a dead stop at a light and during the idling time the engine shuts off and it will not start again. Very embarrassing set of trips to nearby grocer. .. *tr”
filed Jun 3, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 1998 pontiac bonneville. When the engine was turned off, fluid leaked onto the ground from beneath the engine compartment. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or a mechanic. There were no warning indicators prior to the failure. The manufacturer stated that the vin was…”
filed Jan 23, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL…Campaign 04V090000 · Feb 24, 2004
Related service bulletins
This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8…
PIP4723F · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 14, 2022
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Bonneville | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 Bonneville | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 Bonneville | 11 | 9% |
| 2000 Bonneville | 9 | 4% |
| 1999 Bonneville | 19 | 13% |
| 1997 Bonneville | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 Bonneville | 19 | 13% |
| 1995 Bonneville | 7 | 3% |
| 1994 Bonneville | 5 | 6% |
| 1993 Bonneville | 5 | 4% |
| 1992 Bonneville | 5 | 4% |
| 1991 Bonneville | 1 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.