NHTSA — Engine Problems

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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
77,255 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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2002 Pontiac Bonneville engine problems

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2002 Pontiac Bonneville Owner Comments

problem #4

May 092016

Bonneville

  • 96,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Car will re-start on its own after key is removed. After parking and shutting off the car, then removing the key and opening the driver's door to exit: If you accidentally press the upper part of the lock button on the door (the unlock function) instead of pressing the lower part of the lock button (the lock function), the car will re-start itself. It then cannot be turned off because the ignition switch is already in the off position. The only way to shut off the engine is to jiggle the shifter.

- Westfield, MA, USA

problem #3

Jun 162015

Bonneville

  • 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to smoke under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gaskets and valve cover failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

- Beach Park, IL, USA

problem #2

Apr 262014

Bonneville

  • miles
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would drive extremely rough as if it could have stalled when there was a quarter tank of fuel or less. In addition, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03V238000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

- Huntsville, AL, USA

problem #1

Feb 102014

Bonneville

  • 113,019 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled with out warnings. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,019 and the current mileage was 113,119.

- Hendersonville, NC, USA

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