1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE 4dr Sedan
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- Photo: Pontiac Bonneville SSE (4119087244) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Pontiac Bonneville - Flickr - dave 7 by dave_7 from Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: American Cars at Classic Car Meet on 21st of July 2019 at Bauma 20 by SchmalspurDVZO, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1987 Pontiac Bonneville SE, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: '90-'91 Pontiac Bonneville -- Rear by Bull-Doser, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE 4dr Sedan is a 3.8-liter V6 sedan with an automatic 4-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $17,369 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Bonneville measures 198.7 inches long on a 110.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,323 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $17,369 ($41,446 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.8L V6 |
| Displacement | 3.8 L |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 198.7 in |
| Width | 72.1 in |
| Height | 54.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,323 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.9 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.4 in |
| Legroom Rear | 39.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 59.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 59.6 in |
| Hip Room Front | 52.8 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.8 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE 4dr Sedan with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | Not rated |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac BONNEVILLE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 19, 2006 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON "DOCUMENT SEARCH" AND THEN "BUS APPLICATIONS"). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
NHTSA campaign 06E043000
Nov 14, 1991 · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
THE CONSOLE MOUNTED SHIFT LEVER MAY DISENGAGE FROM THE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE BRACKET CAUSING LOSS OF GEAR INDICATOR REFERENCE AND SHIFT SELECTOR OPERATION.
Consequence: THE DRIVER CAN PLACE THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARKPOSITION WITHOUT SETTING THE PARKING BRAKE AND THE TRANSAXLE MAY NOT ACTUALLY BEIN PARK, RESULTING IN UNEXPECTED VEHICLE MOVEMENT IF THE VEHICLE IS STOPPED ON AGRADE. ALSO, THE DRIVER CAN PLACE THE GEAR SELECTOR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE WITHOUTTURNING THE ENGINE OFF AND THE TRANSAXLE MAY NOT BE IN THE POSITION INDICATED,CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION. BOTH CONDITIONS CANRESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy: INSTALL TWO TRANSAXLE SHIFT CONTROL CABLE RETAINING CLIPS.
NHTSA campaign 91V198000
23 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac BONNEVILLE
Owner Complaints
23 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1991 Pontiac BONNEVILLE (3 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Hydraulic | 5 |
| Service Brakes | 5 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.