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Mar 12, 2014 Engine 50,000 mi

READING ABOUT THE RECENT GM RECALL FOR AUTOMOBILES STALLING OUT WHEN DRIVING, TRIGGERED MY MEMORY OF MY FORMER PONTIAC. ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS, THIS PONTIAC HAD STALLED OUT IN A SIMILAR FASHION. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 TO 70 MPH, AND THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. ...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

READING ABOUT THE RECENT GM RECALL FOR AUTOMOBILES STALLING OUT WHEN DRIVING, TRIGGERED MY MEMORY OF MY FORMER PONTIAC. ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS, THIS PONTIAC HAD STALLED OUT IN A SIMILAR FASHION. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 TO 70 MPH, AND THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. ...

Mar 12, 2014 Engine 50,000 mi

READING ABOUT THE RECENT GM RECALL FOR AUTOMOBILES STALLING OUT WHEN DRIVING, TRIGGERED MY MEMORY OF MY FORMER PONTIAC. ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS, THIS PONTIAC HAD STALLED OUT IN A SIMILAR FASHION. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 TO 70 MPH, AND THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. ...

Mar 12, 2014 Electrical System 50,000 mi

READING ABOUT THE RECENT GM RECALL FOR AUTOMOBILES STALLING OUT WHEN DRIVING, TRIGGERED MY MEMORY OF MY FORMER PONTIAC. ON AT LEAST 3 OCCASIONS, THIS PONTIAC HAD STALLED OUT IN A SIMILAR FASHION. THE FIRST TIME, I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 65 TO 70 MPH, AND THE CAR JUST SHUT DOWN. ...

Sep 10, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE AN 1989 PONTIAC- BONNIVILLE. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STARTED DRAINING MY BATTERY & THEN RUINED MY ALTERNATOR. I REMOVED THE FUSE TO KEEP IT FROM RUINING MY NEW ALTERNATOR & BATTERY,. I WAS MANUALLY OPENING & CLOSING MY DOORS. NOW 3 OF MY 4 DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. THEY WON'T OPEN WITH THE KEY...

Sep 10, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE AN 1989 PONTIAC- BONNIVILLE. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STARTED DRAINING MY BATTERY & THEN RUINED MY ALTERNATOR. I REMOVED THE FUSE TO KEEP IT FROM RUINING MY NEW ALTERNATOR & BATTERY,. I WAS MANUALLY OPENING & CLOSING MY DOORS. NOW 3 OF MY 4 DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. THEY WON'T OPEN WITH THE KEY...

Sep 10, 2008 Latches/locks/linkages

I HAVE AN 1989 PONTIAC- BONNIVILLE. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STARTED DRAINING MY BATTERY & THEN RUINED MY ALTERNATOR. I REMOVED THE FUSE TO KEEP IT FROM RUINING MY NEW ALTERNATOR & BATTERY,. I WAS MANUALLY OPENING & CLOSING MY DOORS. NOW 3 OF MY 4 DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. THEY WON'T OPEN WITH THE KEY...

Sep 10, 2008 Electrical System

I HAVE AN 1989 PONTIAC- BONNIVILLE. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STARTED DRAINING MY BATTERY & THEN RUINED MY ALTERNATOR. I REMOVED THE FUSE TO KEEP IT FROM RUINING MY NEW ALTERNATOR & BATTERY,. I WAS MANUALLY OPENING & CLOSING MY DOORS. NOW 3 OF MY 4 DOORS WILL NOT OPEN. THEY WON'T OPEN WITH THE KEY...

Mar 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting 56,544 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND THE TAIL LIGHTS BUSTED OUT. *AK

Mar 29, 2004 Exterior Lighting 56,544 mi

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH REAR DRIVER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. AS A RESULT THE VEHICLE LOST CONTROL, AND THE TAIL LIGHTS BUSTED OUT. *AK

Dec 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE APPLYING HIS BRAKES THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES WHEN HE APPLY HIS BRAKE PEDAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Dec 18, 2002 Service Brakes, Air

WHILE APPLYING HIS BRAKES THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM LIGHT APPEAR ON THE DASHBOARD. THE CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES WHEN HE APPLY HIS BRAKE PEDAL. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS

Oct 14, 2001 Tires

AT 65 MPH THE TREAD PEELED AWAY FROM TIRE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL.THEY TIRE KEPT ITS AIR AND I DROVE ON THE BELTS FOR AID.THERE WAS 50000 MILES ON THE TIRE BUT THEY (THE OTHER REAR WAS THE SAME TYPE)HAD GOOD TREAD ON THEM.I BOUGHT TWO NEW TIRESTHE NEXT DAY.THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT DUE TO THE SPARCE T...

Oct 14, 2001 Tires

AT 65 MPH THE TREAD PEELED AWAY FROM TIRE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL.THEY TIRE KEPT ITS AIR AND I DROVE ON THE BELTS FOR AID.THERE WAS 50000 MILES ON THE TIRE BUT THEY (THE OTHER REAR WAS THE SAME TYPE)HAD GOOD TREAD ON THEM.I BOUGHT TWO NEW TIRESTHE NEXT DAY.THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT DUE TO THE SPARCE T...

Jul 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I HAVE HAD TWO BONNEVILLES' AN 1988' AND A 1989' AND HAVE HAD MAJOR BRAKE TROUBLES WITH BOTH VEHICLES. *AK

Jul 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKES WENT OUT ON THIS CAR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAR THE SECOND TIME OCCURRED ONLY THREE MONTHS AFTER THE BRAKES WERE FIXED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215/65/15)

Jul 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

I HAVE HAD TWO BONNEVILLES' AN 1988' AND A 1989' AND HAVE HAD MAJOR BRAKE TROUBLES WITH BOTH VEHICLES. *AK

Jul 6, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKES WENT OUT ON THIS CAR CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CAR THE SECOND TIME OCCURRED ONLY THREE MONTHS AFTER THE BRAKES WERE FIXED. *AK (TIRESIZE: 215/65/15)

Dec 7, 2000 Structure

WAS GOING AROUND A CORNER AT 45MPH WHEN SUBFRAME SEPARATED. DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. MANAGED TO PULL OVER. STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. *AK

Dec 7, 2000 Structure

WAS GOING AROUND A CORNER AT 45MPH WHEN SUBFRAME SEPARATED. DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE. MANAGED TO PULL OVER. STEERING WHEEL WAS VERY DIFFICULT. HAD VEHICLE TOWED HOME. *AK

Aug 19, 2000 Steering Crash

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AT ABOUT 70 MPH. DURING RESULTANT CRASH, SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER. INJURY SUSTAINED WAS A BURST FRACTURE OF THE L-1 VERTEBRAE RESULTING IN AN INCOMPLETE SPINAL CORD INJURY.

Aug 19, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AT ABOUT 70 MPH. DURING RESULTANT CRASH, SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER. INJURY SUSTAINED WAS A BURST FRACTURE OF THE L-1 VERTEBRAE RESULTING IN AN INCOMPLETE SPINAL CORD INJURY.

Aug 19, 2000 Steering Crash

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AT ABOUT 70 MPH. DURING RESULTANT CRASH, SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER. INJURY SUSTAINED WAS A BURST FRACTURE OF THE L-1 VERTEBRAE RESULTING IN AN INCOMPLETE SPINAL CORD INJURY.

Aug 19, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

LEFT FRONT TIE ROD BROKE CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL AT ABOUT 70 MPH. DURING RESULTANT CRASH, SHOULDER HARNESS FAILED TO RESTRAIN DRIVER. INJURY SUSTAINED WAS A BURST FRACTURE OF THE L-1 VERTEBRAE RESULTING IN AN INCOMPLETE SPINAL CORD INJURY.

May 6, 2000 Structure

BEFORE THE DOORS JAMMED/THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS BEGAN TO MOVE BY THEMSELVES - NOT ONE OF THE DOORS JAMMED, BUT ALL FOUR- ALSO THE ABS HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR- I COULD UNDERSTAND IF IT WAS THE MOTOR THAT CAUSE THE PROBLEM, BUT EACH OF MY DOORS, AND THE UNHEARD OF PRICES T...

May 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BEFORE THE DOORS JAMMED/THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS BEGAN TO MOVE BY THEMSELVES - NOT ONE OF THE DOORS JAMMED, BUT ALL FOUR- ALSO THE ABS HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR- I COULD UNDERSTAND IF IT WAS THE MOTOR THAT CAUSE THE PROBLEM, BUT EACH OF MY DOORS, AND THE UNHEARD OF PRICES T...

May 6, 2000 Structure

BEFORE THE DOORS JAMMED/THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS BEGAN TO MOVE BY THEMSELVES - NOT ONE OF THE DOORS JAMMED, BUT ALL FOUR- ALSO THE ABS HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR- I COULD UNDERSTAND IF IT WAS THE MOTOR THAT CAUSE THE PROBLEM, BUT EACH OF MY DOORS, AND THE UNHEARD OF PRICES T...

May 6, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BEFORE THE DOORS JAMMED/THE AUTOMATIC LOCKS BEGAN TO MOVE BY THEMSELVES - NOT ONE OF THE DOORS JAMMED, BUT ALL FOUR- ALSO THE ABS HAS NEVER WORKED PROPERLY SINCE THE PURCHASE OF THE CAR- I COULD UNDERSTAND IF IT WAS THE MOTOR THAT CAUSE THE PROBLEM, BUT EACH OF MY DOORS, AND THE UNHEARD OF PRICES T...

Sep 10, 1999 Structure

POWER LOCKS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY LOCK ON THEIR OWN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, AND SOMETIMES CANNOT BE UNLOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH THE KEY, THIS CAUSED A CHILD TO BE LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE FOR HOURS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Sep 10, 1999 Structure

POWER LOCKS ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY LOCK ON THEIR OWN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STARTED, AND SOMETIMES CANNOT BE UNLOCKED FROM THE OUTSIDE WITH THE KEY, THIS CAUSED A CHILD TO BE LOCKED IN THE VEHICLE FOR HOURS. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Jul 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS IN STORAGE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, FIRST DRIVE ON THE ROAD THE BRAKES FAILED, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ANIT-LOCK SYSTEM ENGAGED RETURNING A ROCK HARD PEDAL BUT DID NOT ENGAGE THE BRAKES, AFTER SEVERAL PUMPS, THE PEDAL RELEASED AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. NLM

Jul 24, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

VEHICLE WAS IN STORAGE FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, FIRST DRIVE ON THE ROAD THE BRAKES FAILED, WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THE ANIT-LOCK SYSTEM ENGAGED RETURNING A ROCK HARD PEDAL BUT DID NOT ENGAGE THE BRAKES, AFTER SEVERAL PUMPS, THE PEDAL RELEASED AND THE BRAKES ENGAGED. NLM

May 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. KNOCKED OVER A SIGN. MOTOR WAS RACING VERY HIGH, AND FINALLY VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND CAME TO A STOP. *AK

May 14, 1999 Vehicle Speed Control

CONSUMER PUT VEHICLE INTO REVERSE AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED. CONSUMER HAD HIS FOOT ON THE BRAKES, AND THE VEHICLE DIDN'T STOP. KNOCKED OVER A SIGN. MOTOR WAS RACING VERY HIGH, AND FINALLY VEHICLE SLOWED DOWN AND CAME TO A STOP. *AK

Aug 17, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED.

Aug 17, 1998 Power Train

SPEEDOMETER FAILED.

Jun 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TEVES ABS KICKS IN UNDER ALL BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Jun 1, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TEVES ABS KICKS IN UNDER ALL BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Apr 14, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING DOOR LOCK TO FAIL.

Apr 14, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

DOOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING DOOR LOCK TO FAIL.

Mar 17, 1998 Suspension

LEFT REAR BALL JOINT GAVE WAY, ALLOWING LEFT REAR FORK TO COLLAPSE. FORK THEN JAMMED ITSELF AGAINST THE INSIDE LEFT REAR WHEEL RIM, PREVENTING THE WHEEL FROM ROTATING IN EITHER DIRECTION. PROBLEM--REAR INDEPENDENT STRUT SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT.

Mar 17, 1998 Suspension

LEFT REAR BALL JOINT GAVE WAY, ALLOWING LEFT REAR FORK TO COLLAPSE. FORK THEN JAMMED ITSELF AGAINST THE INSIDE LEFT REAR WHEEL RIM, PREVENTING THE WHEEL FROM ROTATING IN EITHER DIRECTION. PROBLEM--REAR INDEPENDENT STRUT SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT.

Jan 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SELF ACTIVATED INTO SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING A COLLISION .

Jan 21, 1998 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL SELF ACTIVATED INTO SUDDEN ACCELERATION, CAUSING A COLLISION .

Nov 1, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKETS SPLIT CAUSING SEAT TO TILT BACK, SEAT BELTS GET STUCK WITH DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING.

Nov 1, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKETS SPLIT CAUSING SEAT TO TILT BACK, SEAT BELTS GET STUCK WITH DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING.

Nov 1, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKETS SPLIT CAUSING SEAT TO TILT BACK, SEAT BELTS GET STUCK WITH DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING.

Nov 1, 1997 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BRACKETS SPLIT CAUSING SEAT TO TILT BACK, SEAT BELTS GET STUCK WITH DIFFICULTY IN RELEASING.

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED..

Oct 7, 1997 Engine And Engine Cooling

WATER PUMP FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Electrical System

ALTERNATOR FAILED.

Oct 7, 1997 Suspension

STRUTS FAILED..

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE; WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP PEDAL BECOMES HARD, THEN GOES TO FLOOR, ABS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

WHILE DRIVING EXPERIENCED ABS FAILURE; WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SLOW/STOP PEDAL BECOMES HARD, THEN GOES TO FLOOR, ABS WARNING LIGHT STAYS ON CONTINUOUSLY. *AK

Feb 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES SHE STATES THAT HER BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THAT SHE HAD WORK DONE ON ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM AND BRAKES STILL MALFUNTIONS

Feb 13, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OWNER HAS ABS BRAKES SHE STATES THAT HER BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR AND THAT SHE HAD WORK DONE ON ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM AND BRAKES STILL MALFUNTIONS

Sep 24, 1996 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THE CAR RAN VERY HOT AND THE HEATER CORE HAD TO BE REPLACED. HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN IN AUGUST OF THIS YEAR.*AK

Sep 24, 1996 Visibility

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING AND THE CAR RAN VERY HOT AND THE HEATER CORE HAD TO BE REPLACED. HAD TO BE REPLACED AGAIN IN AUGUST OF THIS YEAR.*AK

Jan 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DO NOT STOP VEHICLE WHEN YOU APPLY THEM IN SUDDEN SITUATIONS. THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE UNITL ABOUT THIRD TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 5, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BRAKES DO NOT STOP VEHICLE WHEN YOU APPLY THEM IN SUDDEN SITUATIONS. THEY DO NOT STOP VEHICLE UNITL ABOUT THIRD TIME. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Seat Belts

SEATBELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH, REPLACE THE BUCKLE, AFTER REPLACING THE OLD LATCH, NOTICE THAT THE BUCKLE LATCHED BUT DISCONNECT AFTER PULLING ON IT. TT

Oct 20, 1995 Seat Belts

SEATBELT BUCKLE DOES NOT LATCH, REPLACE THE BUCKLE, AFTER REPLACING THE OLD LATCH, NOTICE THAT THE BUCKLE LATCHED BUT DISCONNECT AFTER PULLING ON IT. TT

Sep 1, 1995 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY STOPPED WORKING PURCHASED CAR NEW . *AK

Sep 1, 1995 Electrical System

THE ALTERNATOR AND BATTERY STOPPED WORKING PURCHASED CAR NEW . *AK

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS BROKEN, UNABLE TO LATCH SEATBELT. TT

Jun 1, 1995 Seat Belts

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE HAS BROKEN, UNABLE TO LATCH SEATBELT. TT

May 18, 1995 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE. TT

May 18, 1995 Suspension

FRONT RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARM FAILURE. TT