10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 4
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,248 miles

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problem #4

Mar 052004

Bonneville 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,990 miles
Was going to dinner with my husband and daughter.after traveling about 1 mile saw smoke coming out of passenger side hood area.due to rush hour traffic husband did a U-turn in the street and quickly stopped car. Before stopping husband lost everything brakes, electrical system. We ran from car tried to open hood engine completly engulfed in flames.fire department called.during the seeing of smoke there was no indication of any problems according to gauges, everything was running normally. This engine had only 20,990 miles on it.insurance company totaled the car.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 092003

Bonneville 6-cyl

  • miles
Consumer cranked engine to start and heard a loud bang or pop. Smoke started coming from under the hood, and vehicle caught on fire. This complaint was called in by the fire investigator. The owner of vehicle was keith ellis, 5708 spring lake dr. Evansville in. 812-423-4822.

- Lagrange, KY, USA

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problem #2

Jun 262002

Bonneville

  • miles
While driving engine caught on fire. It could hve caused an accident and consumer get hurt. Cause unknown. Dealer notified.

- O Fallon, MO, USA

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problem #1

Jan 162002

Bonneville

  • miles
Vehicle caught on fire while parked. Dealer has yet to be contacted.

- Menomoee Falls, WI, USA

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