1994 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 11%of 88 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 brakes of the 1994 Pontiac Bonneville, 11% of the 88 complaints for this model year. 3 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.
“While driving under normal conditions, the ABS braking system malfunctions. Brake pedal goes to the floor and activates when not suppose to which may cause a loss of vehicle control. Cause unknown. Manufacturer has not been notified. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #834739, filed 1999-02“Abs sensor light came on. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer that pressure modulator valve needed to be replaced at consumer's cost. Feel free to provide further details.”
NHTSA complaint #862475, filed 2000-05“The brakes failed to stop vehicle, causing an accident. Manufacturer was contacted previously to the accident. Manufacturer could not find a problem , but new brakes were put on by the dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #813768, filed 1997-07Brakes: 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 1994 Pontiac Bonneville
19 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsAir bags
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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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