1993 Pontiac Bonneville Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 138 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 6% of the 138 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Signal lever controls the following functions: (1) controls turn signals (2) windshield wiper & washer (3)cruise control(4) headlight high beam. This is the second time that this failure has occurred on my car. Both times there was a failure while being used without excessive force. The part within the steering column failed and the lever flopped around loosely and no longer functioned. When driving to a Pontiac dealer to repair the problem it was snowing and I was unable to signal or use the wipers and washer. …”
NHTSA complaint #738197, filed 2000-12“On several occasions, with transmission in park, aloud choking noise was heard when engine is revved to greater than 3000 rpms. In one instance, when attempting to jump start another vehicle, while revving the engine in park, engine lurged forward into mechanic's shop.”
NHTSA complaint #513823, filed 1997-10“While driving at any speed the throttle sticks, causing the vehicle to increase speed, resulting in consumer having to shut vehicle ignition off before vehicle return to normal idle speed. The brakes were forced to over come RPM of 3200 to bring the vehicle to a stop.”
NHTSA complaint #816364, filed 1997-09“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“While driving, throttle stuck in open position at 100 MPH and the braking system would not override the vehicle, had to be turned off to stop. This occurred in a 2 month period. Dealer cannot determine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #811040, filed 1997-04Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 8 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 6% |
| 1996 | 4 | 3% |
| 1995 | 6 | 2% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 9% |
| 1990 | 3 | 8% |
| 1989 | 2 | 7% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville
45 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsSeat belts
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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