10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 12
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #24

Jul 172002

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was going 65mph, the acclerator pedal dropped to the floor. Engine was running hot, and the oil was sizzling. Dealer informed. Consumer says that 6 out of 6 bearings were worn out, and 4 out 6 rods needed replacement. Also, oil pressure sensor malfunctioned. Consumer states that the vehicle was well maintained, and that the engine & oil pressure indicator should be recalled to prevent injury or fatality.

- Euclid, OH, USA

problem #23

Mar 192001

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle began to smoke and caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 17-9174-792.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #22

Oct 132001

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle broke down, consumer saw smoke, fire in the engine compartment, claim 13-7503-708.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #21

Mar 192001

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle began to smoke and caught on fire in the engine compartment. Claim number 17-9174-792.

- Lexington, NY, USA

problem #20

Oct 132001

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The insured stated there was smoke coming from the vehicle when it broke down. Claim#13-7503-708

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #19

Jan 032002

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer started vehicle, it went puff and the engine area caught fire, fire started back by the firewall and melted the center of the dash, claim 23-1435-647. Referenced in EA02-030

- Marshall, MN, USA

problem #18

Jan 032002

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the consumer started the vehicle the engine area caught on fire, this fire started back by the fire wall and melted the center of the dash. Claim number 23-1435-647.

- Marshall, MN, USA

problem #17

Jan 032002

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When the consumer started the vehicle the engine area caught on fire, this fire started back by the fire wall and melted the center of the dash. Claim number 23-1435-647.

- Marshall, MN, USA

problem #16

Mar 192001

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle began to smoke and caught on fire in the engine compartment. Claim number 17-9174-792.

- Lexington, NY, USA

problem #15

Oct 132001

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The insured stated there was smoke coming from the vehicle when it broke down. Claim#13-7503-708

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #14

Jan 032002

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer started vehicle, it went puff and the engine area caught fire, fire started back by the firewall and melted the center of the dash, claim 23-1435-647.

- Marshall, MN, USA

problem #13

Mar 192001

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, vehicle began to smoke and caught on fire in the engine compartment, claim 17-9174-792.

- Lexington, KY, USA

problem #12

Oct 132001

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle broke down, consumer saw smoke, fire in the engine compartment, claim 13-7503-708.

- Bloomington, IL, USA

problem #11

Sep 042000

Bonneville

  • miles
Twice while driving at approximately 50mph car lost all power for a second or so and then came right back on. During this second or so, I have no power brakes, steering, nothing. This is definitely a safety hazard, if it happens at the wrong time, it could cause a serious accident. One time before I remember at least a month ago, the radio just cut out for a couple of seconds for no reason, and the day after the first time my car lost power, the ABS light came on for a couple of seconds and then went out. I don't know if these are related, but something is wrong, I don't know if it's the engine, electrical or computer.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #10

Sep 042000

Bonneville

  • miles
Twice while driving at approximately 50mph car lost all power for a second or so and then came right back on. During this second or so, I have no power brakes, steering, nothing. This is definitely a safety hazard, if it happens at the wrong time, it could cause a serious accident. One time before I remember at least a month ago, the radio just cut out for a couple of seconds for no reason, and the day after the first time my car lost power, the ABS light came on for a couple of seconds and then went out. I don't know if these are related, but something is wrong, I don't know if it's the engine, electrical or computer.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

problem #9

Aug 172000

Bonneville

  • miles
Vehicle stalled unexpectedly on three occassions while driving. This happened while the vehicle was decelerating at speeds ranging from 35-50mph. Vehicle was able to restart after a period time. Once immediately and the other two times after 15-30 min. Vehicle was taken to dealer service and the problem was not able to be detected or repeated. Please provide information on problem and corrective actions taken.

- Flemington, NJ, USA

problem #8

Sep 011998

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle will stall while in motion unexpectedly and without warning, causing loss of power steering. Consumer had taken vehicle to dealer between 4-6 times, but defect keeps occurring. Finally dealr replaced fuel pressure regulator and defect did stop, but only for 2 years. Currently, defect has reappeared. Fuel pressure regulator was replaced twice in three years.

- Naperville, IL, USA

problem #7

Aug 132000

Bonneville

  • miles
Takes 2 to 3 cranks to start warm engine

- Fairfax, VA, USA

problem #6

Jun 292000

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When driving or idling vehicle will suddenly die, and will not restart until after 10-15 minutes later. Dealer has replaced alternator, but defect has reocurred, dealer claimed they could not determine cause without duplicating defect. After multiple attempt to repair the vehicle, the dealer idenfified the problem to be a failed fuel pump and was replaced. The consumer wants reimbersment for the cost of replacing the alternator that was not the cause.

- Irwin, CA, USA

problem #5

Jan 222000

Bonneville

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle stalls unexpectedly, causing the steering to lock up and power to go out. Able to restart the vehicle and drive home. Currently at dlr's.

- San Jose, CA, USA

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