2001 Pontiac Bonneville Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 7%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,243miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville, 7% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,243 miles.
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.
“I purchased this car used 1 year ago. At that time the dealer agreed to fix a shaking in the front end of the car when the brakes were applied. The rotors were replaced because they were warped. In the last week I have noticed that I am again getting that shaking in the front end of the car. At 35 miles per hour the steering wheel about jumps out of your hand when the brakes are applied at a reasonable pressure when slowing. If I were to have an emergency where fast braking were needed I do not know if I could hold the car on the road the shaking is that bad. …”
NHTSA complaint #10082664, filed 2004-07, 76,592 miles“I bought a new Bonneville ssei last year and have had constant brake problems since the day I bought the car with the front end which included the steering and the brakes. I've had three steering sensors and one power steering box replaced and it is still clunking. I have had all four rotors cut, all four rotors replaced and two complete sets of brakes put on the car and I had my car inspected today and I was told I need another set of new brakes. All in less than 30,000 miles. If you look at the service record on this car I have had nothing but problems from the day I bought the car. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10000492, filed 2003-01, 5,000 miles“Consumer states while traveling at highway speed and without any indication engine started slipping and jerking. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed transmission needed to be replaced. First the transmission was reconditioned then the dealer replaced the shift solenoids. Breaks squeaked and made a rubbing and moaning noise. The joint on the steering shaft was binding. The steering shaft was replaced. .”
NHTSA complaint #10038483, filed 2003-10, 23,456 miles“The consumers Pontiac 2001 Bonneville failed 3 separate incidents to the same ABS wheel hub assembly/senor. The consumer requested reimbursement. The right front speed sensor corroded harness and a shorted sensor, the left front speed sensor was not reading correctly, the left front speed sensor was excessive, when the cruise control was engaged, there would be a 4 MPH variation in speed, the accelerator pedal would pivot and cause a squeaking noise and the ABS light illuminate repeatedly.”
NHTSA complaint #10111058, filed 2005-01, 16,619 miles“2001 Bonneville ABS wheel hub assembly sensor failed and had to be replaced. ***nar*** this part has been replaced four times. The consumer would experience erratic braking at low speeds. The first replacement of the right front assembly was at 16619 miles and the most recent replacement was done at 55030 miles. The vehicle's trunk release was inoperative. The dealer replaced the communication link and trunk release fuse. The front transmission mount was worn caused excessive movement. The dealer replaced the front transmission mount.”
NHTSA complaint #10172233, filed 2006-10, 55,030 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10208027Jan 14, 2022This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester…
Brakes: 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 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
31 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsElectrical system
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeats
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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