Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip — runs 3.2× the fleet median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
138Complaints
1Recalls
12Crashes
11Fires
9Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip (18.8% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints here are 3.2× the median for that category across the 2075 model-years tracked on this site.
Complaint category
Reports
Official status
Reference
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip
26 · 18.8%
not available
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Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline
11 · 8%
not available
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Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
8 · 5.8%
Recalled
Recall 96V015000
Electrical System:alternator/generator/regulator
8 · 5.8%
not available
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
7 · 5.1%
not available
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Vehicle Speed Control
7 · 5.1%
not available
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Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER7 · 5.1%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7 · 5.1%
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS5 · 3.6%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION4 · 2.9%
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR4 · 2.9%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL3 · 2.2%
Percentages are the share of the 138 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 1 campaign
Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines
VEHICLE FIRES CAN OCCUR DUE TO THE SPILLAGE OF TRANSMISSION FLUID. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park itPark outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“INTERMITTENT BRAKE FAILURE AT ANY SPEED. PEDAL WILL GO TO THE FLOOR ,AND VEHICLE HAS NO BRAKING ACTION. VEHICLE NOT TAKEN TO DEALER YET.”NHTSA complaint 899883 — filed 12/05/2001 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND 99% OF BRAKES FAILED. DEALER CONTACTED AND REPAIRWORK DONE AT OWNERS EXPENSE.”NHTSA complaint 844140 — filed 08/03/1999 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
“EXTREAM SHAKING AND LOUD HUMMING NOISE CAUSED FROM THE WHEEL BEARINGS GOING OUT ON THE FRONT-END PASSENGERS SIDE,THE ABS FAILED COMPLETLY THE LIGHT CAME ON…”NHTSA complaint 708155 — filed 07/02/1999 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville?
Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip issues are the most-reported category, cited in 26 of 138 NHTSA complaints (18.8%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline (11), power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines (8), electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator (8). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville have?
138 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 12 involved a crash, 11 involved a fire, and 9 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
Yes — 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign, including campaign 96V015000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1993 Pontiac Bonneville's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
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