Not worth the high price
The transmission has just been replaced. My mechanic says this is a major problem with the Bonneville.
The carpet has worn out quickly. There are seldom more than 2 people in the car.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 23rd November, 2002
As comfortable, dependable, and stylish as any car on the road today
Absolutely nothing.
This has been the most dependable car I have ever owned. The interior is extremely roomy an comfortable with plenty of leg room in both front and back seats. The trunk space will hold as much as a small pickup.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 28th September, 2002
An absolutely wonderful automobile
Solenoid in transmission went out at 50000 miles. Replaced water pump at 60000 miles.
This is the first Pontiac I have ever owned, priorly I've owned nothing but Chevies. Other than the problem with the transmission and water pump, this vehicle has been extremely reliable. On a trip to Florida a year ago, I was able to get 33 mpg, fully loaded with gear for four people.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd June, 2002
Comfortable but unreliable
The car would die with no warning while at highway speeds. Impossible to diagnose unless the malfunction occured while on a diagnostic machine.
Intake manifold developed a hole at EGR port causing water to flood the fuel system which caused the engine to lock.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 11th September, 2001
Great luxury and speed for a mid-price
Minor problems (radio display out), nothing major except a mirror that my daughter hit off.
Very nice magnetic steering.
Great acceleration.
Very fast with much comfort.
Quiet.
Really hauls ass for its weight.
Very nice for impressing friends.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 2nd September, 2001
Comfortable, powerful, smooth, but repairs are troublesome
12,000 wind noise - gasket replaced.
21,000 Battery leak at positive terminal - warrantee replaced with 6-year battery (see below)
33,000 Tensioner/idler pulley bearing bad - warrantee replaced, did serpentine belt at same time.
37,000 Water pump bad; replaced and partially covered by extended warrantee.
38,600 Goodyear Eagle LS tire delaminated (not directly car related)
41,000 Battery again leaking, destroyed cables and acid corroded part of chassis. Not covered under warranty, so cost $480 out of pocket.
Other than the seemingly high cost of repairs to this car, I like it's power, comfort, quietness, and appearance. I got the "SLE" package, which was not marketed in '97 as a model. It is very comfortable for long driving trips, and I arrive unstressed.
However, the mounting repair costs are beginning to worry me. Delco needs to fix their battery design - in hot climates they seem to always leak acid at the positive terminal, and it caused considerable damage this time.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 6th July, 2001
Good looks, nice performance, get a new suspension system!
The brakes squeal even though they were replaced three times by GM!
Maybe is related to the poor air ride control system. My biggest gripe. I had the same problem on my previous SSE model, that I thought was just bad luck. Poor dealer support to correct.
Now I know it must be that Pontiac has a problem with their air ride control system. When the air bleeds down, the car sags, and causes the alignment problem.
I like the Pontiac styling, but the mechanical problems with the suspension, on both my top of the line Bonnevilles, tell me I had better look elsewhere when I am ready to replace.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 3rd June, 2001
I just recently purchase a Bonneville SSEI. I have had nothing but problems. It has left me stranded twice. Once on the highway trying to get it back to the dealership to be repaired. It has already had 3 repairs made. I feel GMC do not stand behind making sure their customers are satisfied with the purchase of their product. I wish I had never set foot on a Pontiac dealership lot.
16th Apr 2003, 22:20
I gave the review a poor.Why? because my car cuts off and the write didn't say what the dealer found and I need to know...thanks.