2001 Pontiac Bonneville engine problems
The 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has 31 engine complaints filed with NHTSA — 17% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
31
Engine complaints
17%
Share of year
1
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Engine complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2001 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE AND EXPLODED WHEN THE IGNITION KEY WAS INSERTED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE…”
Common questions
How many engine complaints does the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville have?
NHTSA has 31 complaints about the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville engine — 17% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.