1992 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 46about this part
- Share
- 41%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 288,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 46 complaints about the brakes of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 41% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 288,000 miles. 6 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I heard a popping sound twice with in one mile of each other as I was approaching stop lights. Then heard a grinding sound as I drove on . Took it to the dealer and they said the springs in the rear drums had broken and caused other damage to the drums and braking system. I questioned them about a manfacture defect and was told that there was nothing that they would do . I paid $501.66 to get it fixed. Today 05/16/2000 I read in the paper that GM has settled a lawsuit in new jersy agreeing to pay for the same problems in other GM cars of this vintage but it does not metion the Bonneville. …”
NHTSA complaint #722781, filed 2000-05“Failure of ABS system created a loss of fath in ABS as a means of stopping. Donot trust that it will work spent 2x's orig . Cost to fix. Air conditioner lost freon due to leaks in the coil built in the dash. This caused oil to plug the fins thus blocking air flow. It was stated that GM used a crimping process instead of sodering the fins when they built this type of receiver.if you do not fix , you will not get full air for the defrosters to work.”
NHTSA complaint #757756, filed 2002-02“The ABS brakes went out. The car almost caused an accident. Tt first, the ABS light came on and remained on. The dealer examined the vehicle and found out that the ABS had failed. Also according to the dealer several vehicles of the same make had the same problem. The manufacturer should recall these vehicles and fix the problem, the consumer believes.”
NHTSA complaint #975537, filed 1995-11“Using traction control on ABS brakes burned open. Traction control was too light for areas getting lots of snow. Had no traction control at all. Experiencing a temporary loss of braking power due to lost of traction control.”
NHTSA complaint #878620, filed 2001-01“When traveling and upon making a normal stop on wet pavement, consumer experienced extended stopping distance/brakes faded away. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the brake wheel sensor. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #843183, filed 1999-07Related recalls
- 91V167000Sep 23, 1991When applied, the parking brake lever assembly may release one or more teeth, reducing the cable load to the rear brakes.Covers: Pontiac Bonneville 1992, Buick Lesabre 1992, Park Avenue 1991 +2 more
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 4 | 4% |
| 2001 | 9 | 7% |
| 2000 | 16 | 7% |
| 1999 | 9 | 6% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 12 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 5% |
| 1995 | 25 | 10% |
| 1994 | 10 | 11% |
| 1993 | 45 | 33% |
| 1992 | 46 | 41% |
| 1991 | 6 | 27% |
| 1990 | 17 | 44% |
| 1989 | 9 | 32% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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