Overview & Reviews

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.

• Loads of gee-whiz features, head-turning styling.

• 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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  No-More-GM - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Martyev - August 29 - 8:16 am

  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.

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  Unhappy at this point - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By spytfyre13 - May 14 - 10:06 pm

  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

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  soso so far - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By dapper - December 9 - 2:00 am

  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.

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  bad situation - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By streetside56 - December 4 - 10:08 pm

  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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  Attention Pontiac!!! - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By April - January 19 - 10:16 pm

  I love my Bonneville but this car has issues. Vibration in front end, popping noise in the steering, leaking doors, heated passenger seat stopped working and the trunk is leaking. I have had two new passenger side tie rod ends put on this car in 60,000 miles. Pontiac you need to step up to the plate and take care of these issues.

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  Good, could be better - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By PGD - October 9 - 10:00 am

  I really like the car but I have had three trips back to the dealer for minor repairs: air bag recall, anti- freeze leak, trunk liner to back seat. All were fixed easily. My only real complaint is that a $30K car should not have any wind noise.

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  My most reliable car...ever! - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By T. Wambaugh - October 25 - 7:16 pm

  I bought this car new four and a half years ago. It now has 65,000 miles on it and all that it has required of me is to change the oil and filter. The original tires, brakes, even windshield wipers are still installed. The vehicle is garaged and run primarily on interstates at 60 to 80 mph. It gets about 30 mpg on the interstate. Around town, the mileage drops down to low to mid twenties. Although the depreciation rate is fairly steep on this car the actual dollars depreciated are far less than my wifes 2003 Lexus. The only complaint I have regards the Traction Control System; it is far to easy to spin the tires at take off on wet pavement.

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  HOW GM CARS BEING MADE - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By RONY - May 14 - 2:00 am

  CAR BEEN INSHOP EVERY MONTH SINCE BOUGHT TRUNCK LEAKES WATER HAD TO BE FIXED OVER FIVE TIMES .REAR DRIVER FLOOR FULL WITH WATER HAD TO BE FIXED TWICE.A BRACKET ON STEERING COLUMN BROKE ,HAD VIBRATION AND LOOSE STEERING. BACK TO DEALER TO FIX. FIRST DAY CAR WAS BOUGHT A PANEL FELL DOWN UNDER DASHBOARD BY BRAKE PEDAL COULD NOT SWITCH GAS TO BRAKE HAD TO FIX AT DEALER. THIRD PONTIAC OWNED IN TEN YEARS . WILL BE LAST.

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  Driving Excitement - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Dan - April 25 - 5:03 pm

  Bought used. Had the usual problems with leaking door, intermittent steering shaft noise, and now rear passenger window regulator. No other maintenance problems. Pontiac delivers is Driving excitement promise. I get 28 MPG hwy and 18 MPG city with a Supercharged V6 awesome. This car makes me feel like Im driving a luxury car with all the extras of a sports car. The interior is simple and pleasing to look at. The full power seats are extremely comfortable for long drives. I get at least 2 compliments on the looks of this car every day. Large spacious trunk. Smooth ride. Built in trunk tire inflater is great to have. Aggressive acceleration and handling. Best SPORT luxury sedan for the price.

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  Avoid - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
  By nothappy4321 - March 21 - 10:00 am

  The trunk leaks. I used a garden hose and found that water is making it through the weather-stripping and streaming right down into the spare tire well. The back passenger floor also gets wet when it rains, probably bad weather -stripping. The drivers side window makes a groaning noise when I power it down. The car clunks when making turns. I thought the clunk was due to the intermediate steering shaft which the GM claims he fixed but now Im being told its a bad front strut bearings.