1994 Pontiac Bonneville Electrical system Problems

“Dt: the contact stated while stopping at a red light he detected the odor of something burning. He saw gray smoke coming from the heating and air conditioning vents, and a yellow flame close to the cigarette lighter area. He immediately pulled over and called 911. The fire department arrived and distinguished the fire. The fire department determined the fire was electrical in nature. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard. No repairs could be made due to the fire damage.”

“Dt: while the consumer was driving the vehicle it will completely shut down. This occurred because of it overheated. Before this occurred the battery light came on. The problem happened multiple times. There almost hast been an accident. The consumer took vehicle to the dealership multiple times before they finally discovered the problem. The have done other things to the vehicle trying to fix the problem, but it did not work. They have found it to be an electrical problem.”

“The push rod failed with no other engine warnings while driving at approx. 65mph. Other problems with this vehicle is that I've put 5 alternators in it, the 5th coming at 79,000 miles. That's not normal; all Pontiac says is tough! Any problems with the engine that they're not telling me? (DOT number: n/a tiresize: n/a)”

“I purchased this vehicle new. Within 6mo the first alternator problem occurred. In the past 8years I have had 10 alternators and 4 batteries put in the vehicle. Everytime the battery guage would go low when checked I was told that the problem was the alternator. On one occassion I took my car due to the fact the dealer was closed, to another car repair shop who replaced the battery but stated there is an electrical problem and until that is fixed I will still have alternator/ battery problems. I have discussed the situation with the dealerto no satisfaction. …”

“This is the second Bonneville with the same problems listed owned. Seems Pontiac would investigate these problems a little more. Never buy another. After one engine replacement, will just replace the heap of a car next time. No safety defect mentioned.”