10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 2 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 48,250 miles
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The driver owns a 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated the driver was traveling approximately 65 mph when the front drivers side air bag deployed involuntarily. The driver suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed water was found within one of the air bag modules. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 06/24/11
- Muskegon, MI, USA
Consumer complained about air bag problem. The air bags deployed without incident. Vehicle was traveling at 45 mph on the time of incident.
- Claremont, IL, USA
False deployment of air bag during start up caused injury to driver.
- Circle Marietta, GA, USA
- Massillon, OH, USA