1997 Pontiac Bonneville Consumer Discussions

Pontiac Bonneville Electrical Problems

• pontiac bonneville won't start

  Written by: joejoe35 on Aug 25, 2011 10:12:34 AM

  I have an 1997 pontiac Bonneville that won't start,was working fine,all the lights come on when I try to start it up but nothing happen,I can jump it from the starter,but it goes off after a few seconds

• 97 Pontiac Bonneville won't start

  Written by: hcbr on Jun 6, 2011 8:57:27 AM

  I have a 1997 Bonneville - was running fine. Went to bank, came out and it would not start. The dash lights come on, but nothing when the key is turned. You can jump it from the starter, and will run 2-3 seconds and just die. Suggestions??

Pontiac Bonneville Transmisssion

• Pontiac 1997 Bonneville value

  Written by: alitoba on May 23, 2010 9:15:27 PM

  I had a 97 Pontiac Bonneville and got involved in a serious car accident two weeks ago. The insurance company is offering me very litle money, what I've contested. They"re now asking me to provide them with proof of the car value. Any idea about the value and how to get proofs. Thanks.

Pontiac Bonneville General Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonn SE Replacing Fuel pump. [phillyfrank]

  Written by: ezlead on Mar 3, 2009 3:18:54 PM

  Before going to a large expense on fuel pumps and the like,have the GD burgler alarm system checked. It is the most worthless system that GM ever put on a car. My 97 bonneville does the same thing and it is in the key and ignition switch. When it is warm the switch does not recognize the key and it disables the fuel system. It just cranks and cranks. It even ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonn SE Fuel pump or Filter HELP! [imidazol97]

  Written by: phillyfrank on Feb 24, 2009 9:20:42 AM

  Is the fuel gauge sender also called a float assembly? Is it the sensor that shows you how much gas you have? If so, I had a new one installed 3 years ago. When I turn my ignition, before I start the car, I can hear a humm from the rear, is that the fuel pump? Can anything else be causing low fuel pressure? Is it difficult to replace the pump ... Read More

• 1997 Pontiac Bonn SE Fuel pump or Filter HELP!

  Written by: phillyfrank on Feb 24, 2009 7:36:08 AM

  My car doesn't start after it's been running awhile, but it starts great when it's cold. I know when the engine is going to run ok when it goes up to 3 or 4 rpms and it idles fine for awhile. When I go to start it, after it's been running it wants to stall, but if I tap the gas pedal (lightly) it will surge and not stall. Sometimes it ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [phillyfrank]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Jan 27, 2009 5:09:59 PM

  Phillifrank: The bolts around the UIM develope seeps which wick up oil and in some cases coolant which pools in the low spots such as around the bolt in the middle of the picture. The UIM is dry in that area so it's not going to seep them. The coolant goes through the UIM at the throttle body seals between it and the throttle body and about an inch to the ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [imidazol97]

  Written by: phillyfrank on Jan 27, 2009 2:07:48 PM

  The date arrow points to 00 on top of the manifold. Below is a photo of the leak, at the bottom of the manifold, under the nut. I also thing there's another leak. In the 2nd pic there's something on the hoses at the bottom of the engine which looks like dex-cool. I'm bringing it to get inspected any day. I unhooked the battery to see if I could get the ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [phillyfrank]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Jan 16, 2009 11:51:12 AM

  It doesn't have a date on it like this? this one is from 1999, notice the arrow pointing to one of the four years.

• 1997 Pontiac Bonn SE Engine light on after long drives

  Written by: phillyfrank on Jan 17, 2008 12:54:52 PM

  I have a 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE with 115,000 miles and a 3800 engine. After long drives my check engine light comes on, it usually goes off after a few days. This week I drove over 150 miles straight and the light is on. It hasn't gone off in 3 days. Why does this happen? I was told I can't get my car inspected if the light is on. I have ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [imidazol97]

  Written by: phillyfrank on Jan 16, 2009 11:37:07 AM

  I dried the liquid and I'm waiting to see if it reappears. The manifold doesn't have a date on it. I'll be taking my car to get fixed and inspected, and I hope it doesn't cost much. I'll let you know what happens. Thank You for all of your help.

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [phillyfrank]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Jan 13, 2009 10:44:31 AM

  Dry up the current liquid around the manifold and heads by soaking up with paper towels. See how soon it reappears. What was the date on one of the circles for the upper intake? If it was original to the car, it may have had a partial fix applied. I believe during 1999 is when GM changed the size of the metal EGR pipe. DexCool develops a gooop if regular antifreeze ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [imidazol97]

  Written by: phillyfrank on Jan 13, 2009 9:38:12 AM

  I bought the car in 05 with 95,798.miles on it. As you suggested, I took the beauty cover off and looked at the manifold, which has (2 half dollar circles and 2 small) I noticed some thick liquid at the bottom of the upper manifold, which looks and smells like the dex cool. My radiator and reserve have thick brown goop, which I had flushed 3 years ago, but it's returned ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [phillyfrank]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Jan 12, 2009 6:21:45 PM

  >1997 Bonneville with 115,300 miles and I have to put Dex cool in my radiator every week. There's no leak that I can see but the radiator's very low after a week Before panicking about the antifreeze let's ask some questions. Have you owned the car since new? If so has the upper intake manifold been replaced? How many miles ago? If you bought the car used, how many miles on ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [phillyfrank]

  Written by: larry1956 on Jan 12, 2009 4:52:53 PM

  Hi Frank, If you read through the numerous post on the subject of intake manifold problems with this car, you'll soon learn that this most likely is your problem with the disappearing antifreeze. Antifreeze is leaking through the intake manifold gasket into a cylinder and blown out the tailpipe. Make sure your engine oil show no signs of antifreeze/water in it, if it does, don't run car again untill fixed or ... Read More

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals [phillyfrank]

  Written by: imidazol97 on Jan 12, 2009 4:52:52 PM

  Do you hear the turn signal flasher click when you turn in on or off? I believe it's up under the left side of the dash to the left of the steering column. It might be on the fuse block that's off to the left. The turn signal is different than the 4-way flasher. I can hear mine clicking on the 98 and can't tell where it is up under there. ... Read More

• 1997 Pontiac Bonneville SE Antifreeze Disappears. No turn signals

  Written by: phillyfrank on Jan 12, 2009 9:18:46 AM

  I have a 1997 Bonneville with 115,300 miles and I have to put Dex cool in my radiator every week. There's no leak that I can see but the radiator's very low after a week. Also, my turnsignals don't work and I put a fuse, but the hazards work. I have to get my car inspected and I was wondering if I can repair this myself? (I'm out of work and ... Read More

Pontiac Bonneville Starting/Stallling/Ignition Problems

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville with starting problems [stewc]

  Written by: luckyladyin06 on Oct 12, 2006 5:53:12 PM

  Thanks for your help. It does it whether it is hot or cold. Have you changed your starter yet? Did that help?

• Re: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville with starting problems [luckyladyin06]

  Written by: stewc on Oct 12, 2006 2:04:16 PM

  Well, you can try the starter. It could need replaced. Or just have the shims realigned on the bolts. I'm having the same problem right now with my 1994 Bonneville. Does it seem to only happen when it's cold out?

• 1997 Pontiac Bonneville with starting problems

  Written by: luckyladyin06 on Oct 12, 2006 9:33:14 AM

  I have a 1997 Bonneville that just won't start sometimes. It won't crank at all. Lights, radio, everything works. I wait about 10 minutes and it will start. Now I have been having to wait even longer. I can get it jumped and it will start. It started out just doing it every few months, then every few weeks, then every few days, to now many times a day. I was ... Read More

Pontiac Bonneville General Maintenance and Repair

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  Written by: alcan on Jul 21, 2004 2:34:02 AM

  This TSB from GM might apply. It addresses problems with the pressure control solenoid in the transaxle: Slips, Harsh Upshift or Garage Shifts, Launch Shudders, Flares, Erratic Shifts and Intermittent Concerns, DTC P1811 or P0748 Set (Replace Pressure Control Solenoid Valve Assembly) #00-07-30-002B - (Jul 19, 2002) 1997-1999 Buick Riviera 1997-2002 Buick Park Avenue 1998-2002 Buick LeSabre 1999-2002 Buick Regal 2000-2002 Buick Century 2002 Buick Rendezvous 1997-2001 Chevrolet Lumina 1997-2002 Chevrolet ... Read More

Pontiac Bonneville

• NHTSA-Recall Info - 1998 Bonneville (L36) Engine!

  Written by: fantascp on Mar 20, 2004 3:16:10 PM

  * This one is for my 98 SSE!!!!- Just when I thought the car would never have any recalls- (LOL) It seems to be for Buick and Olds vehicles also for that time span- * Note -ONLY FOR THE N/A(L36) ENGINES- NOT THE SUPERCHARGED (L67) Engines!!!!! HERE IS THE INFO DIRECT FROM THE NHTSA SITE: NHTSA Campaign ID Number- : 04V090000 Recall Date Feb 16th, 2004 Component: Fuel System, Gasoline Delivery ... Read More

Pontiac Bonneville General Maintenance and Repair

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  Written by: alcan on Feb 19, 2004 1:56:57 PM

  This might apply: Clunk Noise from Front of Vehicle During Turning Maneuver/Steering Wheel Rotation (Lubricate Intermediate Shaft) #01-02-32-001C - (09/12/2003) 2001-2004 Buick Regal 2000-2004 Cadillac Seville STS 1997-2004 Chevrolet Cavalier 2000-2004 Chevrolet Impala, Monte Carlo 2001-2003 Oldsmobile Aurora 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue 1997-2004 Pontiac Sunfire 2000-2004 Pontiac Bonneville 2003-2004 Pontiac Grand Prix This bulletin is being revised to add and remove models. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-02-32-001B (Section 02 [shy ] ... Read More

• Transmission whine in 1997 SSEI

  Written by: lkfin on Dec 12, 2003 9:58:13 AM

  In response to message #1218, the noise I have occurs in each gear and increases with rpm. It cycles up, then down, as each gear is engaged. It is somewhat "high-pitched", so I would not describe it as a "humming" noise. This is very disturbing to me, as I have owned a number of new and used Pontiacs - but have never had to replace a transmission. This car has been ... Read More

• Ghansel TSB

  Written by: shesfyne on Nov 2, 2002 8:26:14 AM

  We have Opatience to thank for this info. Engine Coolant Consumption or Coolant Leak (Inspect for Material Degradation/Replace Intake Manifolds) #01-06-01-007A Engine Coolant Consumption or Coolant Leak (Inspect For Material Degradation/Replace Intake Manifolds) 1995-1997 Buick Riviera 1995-1998 Buick LeSabre, Park Avenue 1996-1998 Buick Regal 1998 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo 1995-1996 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 1995-1998 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue 1995-1998 Pontiac Bonneville 1997-1998 Pontiac Grand Prix with 3.8 L Engine (VIN K ... Read More

• Vibration TSB

  Written by: jgmilberg on Sep 7, 2001 3:18:06 AM

  Here is the complete TSB, hope it helps with the dealer. Cut it and paste it into a word processor to print it up for reference when you go back in. Good luck, and let us know how it went. Shake/Vibration in Steering Wheel at Hwy. Speeds (Diagnose/Balance Tires/Wheels) #00-03-10-007 Shake/Vibration in Steering Wheel, Floor, Seat at Highway Speeds on Smooth Roads (Diagnose/Balance Tires/Wheels) 1995-99 Buick Riviera 1997-01 Buick Park Avenue, ... Read More

• 1997 ssei

  Written by: mdb231 on Apr 19, 2001 9:26:14 PM

  I've recently purchased a 1997 bonneville ssei. The Pontiac dealer told me there was not any type of oil check for the supercharger. Is this true?Also the hemp. gage fluctuates between 190 and 220-240 on a regular basis. Is this normal? Thanks in advance.

Pontiac Bonneville

• K+N Filter/tpken and blk2001

  Written by: smfran on Jan 24, 2001 2:59:50 PM

  I paid $49.99 plus tax for the filter from a local performance shop. I did not figure I needed the cleaner because the box says that it will only need cleaning every 50,000-100,000 miles except under extremely dusty conditions. I plan to keep the car for 90,000 miles max. and generally drive mostly highway. The paper work in the box says it fits 1994-1997 Pontiac Bonneville V6-3.8L(1). I'm not sure what ... Read More

Best Vehicles for Taller/Larger Drivers

• 98'+ accord better look at PONTIAC GRAND PRIX OR BONNEVILLE

  Written by: ohiogoodguys on Jul 31, 1999 1:13:47 AM

  I am approximately 6'2" and have been looking at the accord. In the showroom of Park Honda they had a 97' 2 door special edition. it did not feel as comfortable as the 1998+ model. I would look at the accord. I also would take a look at the pontiac grand prix. ((1997+ GP's))same style I have a 1997 GRAND AM 2 door and its fine. The grand prix is awsome ... Read More