1992 Pontiac Bonneville Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 8%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 128,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 8% of the 113 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 128,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The contact owns a 1992 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact was attempting to accelerate from a stop when the contact noticed that the motor carriage had fractured from underneath the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed and there were no prior warnings of the failure. The current and failure mileages were 128,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10347777, filed 2010-08, 128,000 miles“Engine stalls with no warning, causing a loss of power brakes and power steering. This has happenedthree times. Vehicle has to sit for a while in order to start again. Dealer replaced the crankshaft position sensor. Problem resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #853485, filed 1999-11“Intermittently, at any speeds, vehicle will experience complete engine failure. Consumer must wait ususally between 5-6 minutes before vehicle will restart. Dealer cannot determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #841001, filed 1999-06“Car is cutting off, everything cuts off, and brakes do not work when car shuts off. *****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis******723212.”
NHTSA complaint #10006332, filed 2000-05“There is a stress crack in the exhaust manifold that causes the vehicle to make a loud muffled sound when applying the accelerator. Dealer says it needs a new manifold.”
NHTSA complaint #851894, filed 1999-10Related recalls
- 96V015000Jan 23, 1996Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from august 1991 through july 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is…Covers: Pontiac Bonneville 1992–1993, Oldsmobile Silhouette 1992–1995, Chevrolet Lumina APV 1992–1995 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 10246631Sep 1, 2013Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 4% |
| 2004 | 2 | 7% |
| 2003 | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 | 10 | 11% |
| 2001 | 22 | 17% |
| 2000 | 37 | 17% |
| 1999 | 59 | 41% |
| 1998 | 194 | 70% |
| 1997 | 50 | 34% |
| 1996 | 43 | 29% |
| 1995 | 55 | 23% |
| 1994 | 14 | 16% |
| 1993 | 20 | 14% |
| 1992 | 9 | 8% |
| 1991 | 3 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 16% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
46 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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