2002 Pontiac Bonneville Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.18/5 Average
64 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Only subtle changes are on tap for the 2002 Bonneville. Most notable on the list are new front and rear fascias for the base SE model, while new exterior badging and dual exhaust tips debut on the SLE and SSEi models. Newly styled 17-inch wheels, three new exterior colors, LATCH child-seat anchors, an improved Monsoon sound system and redesigned cupholders round out the changes.

Pros:
  • Loads of gee-whiz features, head-turning styling.
Cons:
  • Stout V6 in a segment that demands a V8, nameplate lacks snob appeal of luxury imports, head-turning styling.

User Reviews:

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  • Love it!!!! - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    This is my third bonneville and is by far the best car I have ever driven!! It is extremely fun to drive! It handles well and responds when you press the pedal unlike other cars that I have driven. With it being low to the ground it is also safer to drive as I found out when I hit a patch of wet pavement with my last Bonneville (balding tires my fault)and spun off the road (at 70mph) but the car and passengers were quit safe. My first Bonnevillewas over 200,000 miles when I sold it my second 80,000 after 4 years when I sold that. No problems!!! Great cars!!!! Looking forward to my next Bonneville!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Amazing Car! - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    I bought my 2002 Pontiac Bonneville a few months ago, and absolutley love it. I owned a 91 Bonneville before, and was very suprised at how reliable the car was even with its old age. I expected nothing less from my new one, and found that it is just as reliable. It is a very smooth and comfortable ride. The cars V6 3800 engine gives it the kick one would expect, while maintaining that level of comfort that is needed for long car trips. It is a larger car, so as you could expect, it does not get the greatest gas milage. Like any car, it does have a few issues such as the leaky doors and trunk, the poping noice in the steering, and noicy exhaust. Other than that, it is an amazing car!

  • GOOD CAR - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    I bought my Bonneville new in 2002. It is the best car I have ever owned. I have owned new Dodges and Fords. I have been a Ford fan for most of my life.am a Ford person, but this has been the best car by far I have ever owned. Still own it.

  • Great Car - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    No problems so far. I had a 1998 Bonneville and had good luck with it. So I bought a another one. Almost as much fun to drive as my GTO

  • This car could double as a blender. - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    I love the looks and the equipment. It is a lot of fun if you drive under 60 mph. At high speeds, the vibration will liquify your brain. The dealer has put three sets of tires on, replaced the front lower control arms, and road force balanced the tires at least six times. He now claims it is within GM specs, but the vibration is awful. Apparently, GM dose not have very high expectations for their cars.

  • No-More-GM - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    I have been a loyal GM owner my whole life (now 45) and this is my last GM product. It is no wonder they are in the trouble they are. I have owned my Bonneville for almost 3 years. I love the comfort and its a very fun car to drive. But if you read my review and other we all have the same problems. Mine has a bad noise in the front suspension. Persistent leaks. The rear spoiler allows water to store in the trunk lid and you get wet when you open the trunk after a heavy rain. I also leaks at the driver door and the rear floorboard. Had to replace a rear window motor and heated seat element failed.

  • One outstanding car! - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    This car is simply amazing. For less than $26000, you get quite a luxurious yet sporty car with tons of safety features, power, styling, roominess, and amenities. I really am astounded that I dont see more of them on the road.

  • Unhappy at this point - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    My father bought this car and unfortunately he died 5 months after. I put car on the road 5 months later at 18,000 some miles in mar 05. Couple months later inside dome lights stopped working and battery died. Took it to dealer told them I thought there were electrical problems they said it was just a fuse, replaced battery. 3 months later inside dome lights quit working again. Awhile after that, driver side rear window just fell down one day. Passenger side front and rear power switches stopped working, heated seats stopped working and keyless entry alarm. Now at 69,946 miles car has bad vibration in front end and gas pedal at high speeds usually 55 mph and up. Just replaced wheel bearing and helped

  • soso so far - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    This is my second GM with the 3800 motor. My only problem so far is the left front suspension area keeps producing a popping noise during turning. The dealership has lessened the problem but cant seem to fix it. The 3.8L is a great reliable motor. My last one, a 1998 Olds Intr, had 98,000 mi. in 3 years with no mechanical problems. The car performs great and looks great especially when you tint the windows and change rims.

  • bad situation - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
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    we have a 2002 bonneville sle its the best car my dad has owned but recently we have had some major problems. first off it started shifting hard we thought nothing of it until it started jerking when you accelerate. a little after that it started dying at street lights in the middle of traffic.we have replaced the coil packs and everything any help would be greatly appreciated.

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