1997 Pontiac Bonneville SSEi review from North America
"Good looks, nice performance, get a new suspension system!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The brakes squeal even though they were replaced three times by GM!
Maybe is related to the poor air ride control system. My biggest gripe. I had the same problem on my previous SSE model, that I thought was just bad luck. Poor dealer support to correct.
Now I know it must be that Pontiac has a problem with their air ride control system. When the air bleeds down, the car sags, and causes the alignment problem.
General comments?
I like the Pontiac styling, but the mechanical problems with the suspension, on both my top of the line Bonnevilles, tell me I had better look elsewhere when I am ready to replace.
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| Plenty of power with flaws |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.6 supercharged Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 29000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 51000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Bonneville |
| Date of Entry | 3rd June, 2001 |