Bonneville
Pontiac Bonneville: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
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Pontiac Bonneville – Tenth generation1999–2005
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Production | March 1999 – May 27, 2005 |
| Model years | 2000–2005 |
| Body styles | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Transverse front-engine, front-wheel drive |
| Platform | G platform/GMX310 |
| Engines | 3.8 L Series II L36 V6 Years Used: 2000–2005 {{nowrap| •Family: GM Buick 90° V6}} •Model: Series II 3800 •RPO/VIN: L36/K •Displacement: 3,791 cm³ •Stroke: 86 mm •Bore: 97 mm •Power: 205 hp @ 5200 rpm •Torque: 312 Nm @ 4000 rpm •Fuel Type: Gasoline •Fuel System:SEFI •Configuration: 12V/OHV •Compression: 9.4:1 +31 more |
| Transmissions | 4-speed 4T65-E automatic 4-speed 4T65E-HD automatic 4-speed 4T80-E automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm |
| Length | 2000–01 SE: 5,144 mm 2000–01 SLE & SSEi: 5,161 mm 2002–05: 5,146 mm |
| Width | 1,885 mm |
| Height | 2000–01 SE: 1,422 mm 2000–01 SLE & SSEi: 1,433 mm 2002–05: 1,438 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,631 kg (SE) 1,658 kg (SLE) 1,699 kg (SSEi) |
| Assembly | Lake Orion, Michigan, U.S. 2000–2005 Hamtramck, Michigan, U.S. 2004–2005 |
| Designer | Wayne Cherry (1996) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2004–2005 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2000–2004 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2005 | 3.8 L, 6 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 11.2–12.4 L/100 km | 13.1–14.7 L/100 km | 8.7–9.4 L/100 km |
| 2004–2005 | 4.6 L, 8 cyl · 4-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Large car |
| Model years in EPA data | 2000–2005 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 3.8–4.6 L |
| Cylinders | 6, 8 |
| Transmission types | Automatic |
| Drive | Front-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 13 |
| Forced induction | Supercharged (on some versions) |
| Luggage volume (EPA) | 453–510 L |
| Passenger volume (EPA) | 2,945 L |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2000–2005 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 123 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Engine and cooling | 118 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Electrical system | 93 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Visibility and wipers | 92 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 54 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 44 | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
| Airbags | 39 | 2001, 2002, 2005 |
| Brakes | 38 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Body and structure | 29 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Suspension | 24 | 2000, 2001, 2002 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2000–2005: 591 complaints, 21 with a crash and 52 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.