10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 77,255 miles
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The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle began to smoke under the hood. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the gaskets and valve cover failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
- Beach Park, IL, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled on several occasions. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle would drive extremely rough as if it could have stalled when there was a quarter tank of fuel or less. In addition, the service engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 03V238000 (fuel system, gasoline). The approximate failure mileage was unknown.
- Huntsville, AL, USA
The contact owns a 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph, the vehicle stalled with out warnings. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred several times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer however, the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 113,019 and the current mileage was 113,119.
- Hendersonville, NC, USA
- Westfield, MA, USA