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Pontiac Bonneville repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)

Brakes and Traction Control (9%)

Suspension and Steering (30%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (9%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (17%)

Other (0%)

Chart based on 23 repairs.
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Pontiac Bonneville repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (10%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (65%)

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Chart based on 20 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2004 Pontiac Bonneville 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Bonneville in Michigan, United States
- Apr 2011
Sep 2004

4000 mi
Intermediate steering shaft replaced 
Nov 2005

11469 mi
CLUSTER ASSEMBLY, INSTRUMENT PANEL - R&R OR REPLACE, WIRING AND/OR CONNECTOR - BRAKE SYSTEM/TRACTION CONTROL - 
Apr 2011

43900 mi

US $170
Resealed inner door deflector, front driver's side.  
Pontiac Bonneville in Wisconsin, United States
- Jan 2007
Jun 2005

13630 mi
1. Clunk when turning at low speeds, dealer replaced steering shaft. 2. Squeek from front end, dealer found loose wheel bearing, replaced under warranty. 3. Trunk leaking; dealer replaced trunk weatherstrip, resealed seems of trunk framing. 4. Tail lig 
Oct 2005

24858 mi
LF door trim panel was terribly loose, dealer repalced door trim panel under warranty. 
Dec 2005

27530 mi
lower intake manifold end seals leaking oil, dealer replaced upper & lower intake manifold gaskets. Warranty repair. 
Jan 2006

28629 mi
Drivers seat frame pushing through, dealer replaced lower cover & pad. 
Aug 2006

35409 mi
1. transmission would slip or jerk when warm & after turning corners. Dealer replaced the trans valve body, PCS & TCC PWM solenoids. 2. Hard starting when warm, dealer replaced fuel pressure regulator. 3. LH mirror fluttered at highway speeds, dealer r 
Jan 2007

40501 mi
1. Airbag light came on the dash. A defective SIR coil was found and replaced under warranty. 2. Car would start hard when warm. Dealer found defective fuel pressure regulator, also warranty. 

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2003 Pontiac Bonneville 4dr Sedan

supercharged 240hp 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Bonneville in Illinois, United States
- Mar 2011
Nov 2010

60000 mi

US $80
Replaced front pads and rotors because front rotors were warped. Replaced rear brake pads because rear pads were worn out. Replaced rear shocks because of fluid leaking. 
Mar 2011

62500 mi

US $55
Replaced valve cover gaskets. 

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2003 Pontiac Bonneville 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Bonneville in Ohio, United States
Dec 2020 - Jun 2022
Apr 2022

96000 mi

US $700
Replaced Intake Manifold gaskets. Were leaking coolant. Replaced rear shock absorbers. 
Pontiac Bonneville in Illinois, United States
- Feb 2014
Feb 2014

106000 mi

US $975
Serpentine belt tensioner bearings went bad, causing belt to get torn up, causing engine to overheat. Replaced bearings and serpentine belt. Replaced leaking coolant elbows, broken stabilizer link, brake lines to rear breaks (were rusting through) and leaking fuel fitting. 

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2002 Pontiac Bonneville 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Bonneville in Ohio, United States
Sep 2017 - Jun 2018
Jan 2018

101 mi

US $250
Driver rear brake line replaced due to leaking 
Jun 2018

104000 mi
Rear frame rusted thru. Estimated $3,000 to repair. Sold car for scrap 

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2001 Pontiac Bonneville 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Bonneville in Michigan, United States
- Oct 2009
Oct 2009

142000 mi

US $250
Replaced the rear shocks. 
Pontiac Bonneville in Virginia, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2022
Jan 2018

74000 mi

US $100
replace leaking coolant elbows 
Aug 2021

83000 mi

US $700
Lower Intake Manifold Gaskets, Antifreeze, Valve Cover Gaskets. Additionally replaced original spark plugs and spark plug wires. 

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2000 Pontiac Bonneville 4dr Sedan

205-horsepower 3.8L V6 4-speed automatic FWD

Pontiac Bonneville in California, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Apr 2018

121000 mi

US $150
Replaced rear air assist shock absorbers with Monroe coil spring over shock absorber replacements. Factory shocks failed and caused pump to fail. 

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