1993 Pontiac Bonneville Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 13%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 55,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 13% of the 138 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 55,000 miles. 3 a fire, 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.
“The contact owns a 1993 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that his vehicle is leaking transmission fluid. The manufacturer made a report; however, they informed the contact that they were not completely sure if his VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number 96v015000 (power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines). They stated that they will investigate and provide him with an answer. The current mileage was 56,000 and failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 4/21/08”
NHTSA complaint #10223305, filed 2008-04, 55,000 miles“Tranmission oil cooling lines, during normal operation, develop a hole due to to vibration/rubbing on a guide bracket which is mounted to the front of the engine block. Transmission oil leaks out, wetting down the underside of car and inner area of the front wheel, in the area of the disc brake. Car was serviced at seelye wright Pontiac, south haven, michigan, to replace pipe.”
NHTSA complaint #716820, filed 2000-01“When coming to a stop,if braking lightly transmission wants to keep going and not stop. Extremely bad grinding noise is heard. When braking hard though doesn't happen at all. After coming to complete stop, if accelerating lightly same terrible grinding noise is heard and car jerks repeatedly until I start to accelerate hard. Only happens in these 2 instances. Otherwise, works fine.”
NHTSA complaint #700601, filed 1998-11“Intermittently engine revved, RPM's went up to 3000 when vehicle was in park car jumped foward during revving, and transmission seemed to lock up. Consumer had to slam foot on brake in order to stop vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #856799, filed 2000-02“Extream shaking and loud humming noise caused from the wheel bearings going out on the front-end passengers side,the ABS failed completly the light came on and is now off and the ABS breaking does not work at all”
NHTSA complaint #708155, filed 1999-07Related 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
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 1993 Pontiac Bonneville
45 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsElectrical system
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 Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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