1992 Pontiac Bonneville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 9%of 113 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 9% of the 113 complaints for this model year. 2 a fire, according to the filers. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Transmission mount bolts have fallen out at least 3 times even though replaced with the correct bolts and correct loc-tite. When they fall out the drivetrain drops onto my steering assembly causing it to pull one direction or another or sometimes it feels like it wants to go left and right at the same time. Now my steering is messy even with tranny mount bolts installed the steering ass seems to have been 'stretched' causing it to pull both left and right at the same time or sometimes really hard to the right (tires seam to wear evenly -though it is hard to believe). …”
NHTSA complaint #756280, filed 2002-01“Vehicle's transmission cooling hose disconnected from the radiator, and sprayed hydraulic fluid over the hot engine. Consumer has contacted the dealer. The problem had occured twice. There was a recall by NHTSA #96v015002 regarding the same problem but did not apply to this consumer's vehicle according to the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #814912, filed 1997-08“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“Owner states vehicle caught on fire due to loose fittings around transmission, causing fluid to leak on engine, resulting in fire. Vehicle was a total loss.”
NHTSA complaint #820845, filed 1998-01Related 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
- 91V131000Aug 5, 1991Transaxle shift control cable may disengage from shift control cable bracket, causing loss of gear indicator reference, and shift selector operation.Covers: Pontiac Bonneville 1992
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 | 6 | 11% |
| 2002 | 7 | 8% |
| 2001 | 17 | 13% |
| 2000 | 18 | 8% |
| 1999 | 8 | 6% |
| 1998 | 13 | 5% |
| 1997 | 16 | 11% |
| 1996 | 8 | 5% |
| 1995 | 18 | 7% |
| 1994 | 8 | 9% |
| 1993 | 18 | 13% |
| 1992 | 10 | 9% |
| 1991 | 3 | 14% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 6% |
| 1987 | 2 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1992 Pontiac Bonneville
46 complaintsElectrical system
17 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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