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1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE 4dr Sedan

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 TypeSedan
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$17,369 ($41,446 *)
Engine
Engine Type3.8L V6
Displacement3.8 L
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Transmission
TransmissionAutomatic 4-speed
Fuel Economy
City17 MPG
Highway26 MPG
Combined20 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular Gasoline
Tank Capacity18 gal
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front15-in.
Wheels Rear15-in.
Dimensions & Weight
Length198.7 in
Width72.1 in
Height54.1 in
Wheelbase110.8 in
Curb Weight3,323 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front38.9 in
Headroom Rear38.3 in
Legroom Front42.4 in
Legroom Rear39.1 in
Shoulder Room Front59.4 in
Shoulder Room Rear59.6 in
Hip Room Front52.8 in
Hip Room Rear52.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

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
Tested variant: 1991 Pontiac Bonneville 2-DR.

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

Most-cited areas
Hydraulic5
Service Brakes5
Engine And Engine Cooling3
Power Train3
Electrical System2
Latches/Locks/Linkages2
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Dec 3, 2008 · Power Train
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE SEPARATED AND CAUSED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO LEAK…”
Aug 15, 2006 · Engine And Engine Cooling Fire
“DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE ROD BEARING FRACTURED ALONG THE ENGINE WITHOUT WARNING. THIS CAUSED OIL TO LEAK ONTO THE HOT CATALYTIC CONVERTER CAUSING A FIRE TO…”
Sep 30, 2003 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
“CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER MARKET MASTER CYLINDER HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THREE OCCASIONS BECAUSE THE PLUNGER PIN KEPT BREAKING. THIS CAUSED BRAKE PEDAL TO GO TO THE FLOOR WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED…”
Feb 1, 2002 · Electrical System
“I HAVE CHANGED THE DASH AND HAD ALL WIRING CHECKED AND EVERYTHING IS FINE EXCEPT THAT I HAVE NO DASH LIGHTS COULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE PROBLEM COULD BE. *AK”
Dec 12, 2000 · Electrical System
“THE BATTERY AND ALTERNATOR WERE REPLACED DUE TO FAILURE. *MJS”

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.

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