2002 Pontiac Bonneville engine and engine cooling problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling on the interstate highway 295 in nj my vehicle stalled. The stalled and almost caused a near fatal accident with a semi. The vehicle after 20 minutes and numerous attempts the vehicle started back up and I decided to try and make it home by taking back roads away from the…”
filed Jul 2, 2014
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 pontiac bonneville. The contact smelled burning motor oil coming from the engine. A report was filed with the manufacturer and they advised the contact to have the dealer diagnose the vehicle. He will be notified of their decision on whether or not they will assist with…”
filed Apr 14, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Bonneville years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 Bonneville | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 Bonneville | 6 | 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% |
| 1993 Bonneville | 20 | 14% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.