NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,500 miles

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1996 Pontiac Bonneville electrical problems

electrical problem

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1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner Comments

problem #2

Jun 072001

Bonneville 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 105,000 miles

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The contact owns a 1996 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving between 35-40 mph, the vehicle gradually lost power and shut off. When the contact attempted to restart the vehicle, it backfired. The vehicle was pushed to the side of the road and towed to the dealer. The dealer stated that the upper intake manifold was cracked and would cost $503 to repair. The current mileage was 176,000 and failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 04/08/08. The battery was replaced due to the vehicle not starting.

- Mableton, GA, USA

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problem #1

May 032000

Bonneville

  • miles
Battery leaked acid, and positive terminal fell off from side of battery, battery acid covered battery case, covered distributor and possible brake lines. Opened file with Pontiac #00775631

- Aurora, IL, USA

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