1993 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 33%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 24,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the brakes of the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 33% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The service technition told me that this is a common problem with GM's ABS system. He said I should check into whether there might be a silent recall on the aforementioned ABS system that would be fixed only if a consumer had a problem. I did not see one listed in your data base, but thought you might have access to more information. The tech said it was a flaw in the ABS system, not because of any lack of maintainence of neglect. If you can give me any recall info it would be greatly appreciated as the repair is very costly for a problem not associated with normal wear and usage. …”
NHTSA complaint #702778, filed 1999-01“Abs performs start up test properly. In forward movement, the first brake application may become a violent, uneven, braking event that could make the car uncontrollable. Advised needing new front wheel wiring harnesses. Not shielded by Pontiac. $500+ to replace. Disconnected fuse for ABS.”
NHTSA complaint #711336, filed 1999-09“Abs brake warning remains illuminated, indicating a malfunction within the system, cause unknown. Water pump and master cylinder replaced and system flushed then light went out and remained out. Has since begun illuminating intermittently upon startup and while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #833395, filed 1999-01“Stopping at junction brakes locked up without warning causing violent stop and would not release. Abs warning light illuminated. Vehicle could not be moved under own power and had to be towed . Brake shop had to disconnect ABS system and bleed brakes before vehicle could be moved on own power.had this happened on expressway 10 minutes earlier a serious accident would almost certainly have resulted. This was a potentially dangerous failure and clearly represents an unacceptable failure mode. …”
NHTSA complaint #745200, filed 2001-05“When applying brakes brake pedal pulstated. Vehicle was taken to dealerhip. Disc and brake pads were installed about 4 times, which justified the problem for about 500 miles. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #874243, filed 2000-10Brakes: 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 1993 Pontiac Bonneville
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsSteering
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 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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