1996 Pontiac Bonneville Reviews - Page 7 of 8

I have had no major difficulties with this car - which surprised me because I bought it used from an auction with 159000 miles on it. Right after I bought it I took it in for a check, and only had to replace the radiator cap.

This is a great car, so far. The Bonnie comes stock with red coolant, but I can't tell why. I took it in for a radiator flush and just had them switch to the green stuff. No problems with this at all. Bonnie looks and handles great, even compared to brand new cars. I'm pleasantly surprised with another GM car.

My car has been pretty reliable. We have only had two large problems with the car. The Transmission went out twice and when I called General Motors, they would not stand behind their product. I was very unhappy.

It takes the red antifreeze which is more expensive.

Parts for this vehicle are more expensive than other cars.

I like the way that my car runs and looks.

I don't like the dealership who sold me the car.

I don't like the fact that GM would not replace it for me.

After we bought the car, we found out that 1996 was a bad year for the Bonneville. That year, a lot of that model, had bad Transmissions

At 21,000 miles, the dealer replaced the intake gasket due to anti-freeze leaking. 3,000 miles later, the anti-freeze still leaks. $400 to fix a leaking gasket when the car only had 21,000 miles on it is absolutely ridiculous. Then the dealer tells me that it leaks because I don't drive it enough.

This is absolutely the last GM car I ever buy. I was going to buy a Cadillac STS, but if this is any indication of the reliability of GM cars, the Germans will get my money.

When I'm not filling the radiator with anti-freeze, it's generally a good performing car.

Catalytic converter failed at 35000km.

Water pump failed at 60000km.

Consumes (no leaks) 1 liter of oil every 1200 to 1500 kilometers since new.

Transmission failed at 95000kms, requiring complete replacement including torque converter.

Car has a vibration at 100 kms per hour, unable to identify cause. Replaced tires 2 times, balanced on car, replaced rotors, machined new rotor. All repairs have been unsuccessful until now. Still vibrates.

Since day one, my lamp monitor says my tail light is out, it's not.

At 85,000 miles my gaskets leaked, water pump went out, compressor went out. Which actually isn't that bad considering I am heading towards 100k miles.

Dealer says my motor is strong and should last me 200k miles.

Lately, I have felt the transmission slipping a little. But all in all, she's a good car, very pretty, and she'll blow the doors off any other four door car out there!!! And if my transmission goes out, or my super charger, I will invest the money to get her fixed.

She's worth it, I paid good money for her and would like her to stay on the road for a while longer. I would definitely buy another one, Bonneville or Grand Prix SE.

The Bonneville SSEI supercharged ROCKS! People will stare at this car, especially the black ones with gold rims. I really like the leather interior, CD player, and radio controls on the steering wheel. It is a comfortable car to drive on long distances. Smooth...