MYRModel Year Report

2001 Pontiac Bonneville

● Typical for this model
2001 Pontiac Bonneville
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:51:16.485Z

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
129
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Steering

27% of complaints

Complaints per year

1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 0 complaints 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 19 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1992: 116 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1996: 150 complaints 1996 1997: 147 complaints 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 2000: 214 complaints 2001: 129 complaints 2001 129 2002: 89 complaints 2003: 54 complaints 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1987: 19 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 116 complaints 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1995: 244 complaints 1995 1996: 150 complaints 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1999: 143 complaints 1999 2000: 214 complaints 2001: 129 complaints 2001 129 2002: 89 complaints 2003: 54 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2005: 27 complaints 2005
1981: 1 complaint 1981 1982: 1 complaint 1982 1983: 0 complaints 1983 1984: 1 complaint 1984 1985: 1 complaint 1985 1986: 3 complaints 1986 1987: 19 complaints 1987 1988: 17 complaints 1988 1989: 28 complaints 1989 1990: 39 complaints 1990 1991: 22 complaints 1991 1992: 116 complaints 1992 1993: 138 complaints 1993 1994: 89 complaints 1994 1995: 244 complaints 1995 1996: 150 complaints 1996 1997: 147 complaints 1997 1998: 277 complaints 1998 1999: 143 complaints 1999 2000: 214 complaints 2000 2001: 129 complaints 2001 129 2002: 89 complaints 2002 2003: 54 complaints 2003 2004: 28 complaints 2004 2005: 27 complaints 2005

2001: 129 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19811
19821
19830
19841
19851
19863
198719
198817
198928
199039
199122
1992116
1993138
199489
1995244
1996150
1997147
1998277
1999143
2000214
2001129
200289
200354
200428
200527

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Steering

27% · 35 reports

Most commonly citing column and rack and pinion.

CRASH
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Vehicle was involved in a frontal collision of 25 MPH, crashing into a light pole. Integrity of structure body damage has exceeded over $3600.00 compared to four star crash test rating given by NHTSA.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-19

Engine and engine cooling

17% · 22 reports

Most commonly citing manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe and gasoline.

CRASHFIREINJURY

Power train

13% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission.

Visibility

13% · 17 reports

Most commonly citing power window devices and controls and glass, side/rear.

INJURY
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Alternator failed - could not open doors or roll windows down-trapped in car!

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-08-26

Also filed under Electrical system

Electrical system

12% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing 12v/24v/48v battery and fuses and circuit breakers.

FIREINJURY
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My car caught on fire back in January 2020 under the hood on my way to work the fire started behind the vale cover gaskets and now oil is leaking on the manifold gaskets and gas is mixing with the oil and I can't drive my car anymore help me please.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-19

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that he attempted to start the vehicle but when the key was turned in the ignition, there was an explosion from under to hood.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-01-30

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-10-22Engineering analysisClosed 2004-03-09 Engine compartment fires
  2. I
    2007-06-12Engineering analysisClosed 2008-05-01 Engine compartment fire

Buy-smart checklist

2001 Pontiac Bonneville — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 35 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 22 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 17 reports on file for this year.
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FAQ

Is the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 27% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.