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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Avoid - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By nothappy4321 - March 21 - 10:00 amThe 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.
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First Impressions... - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By Big Papa - March 13 - 2:00 am1) Great engine performance, and economic to boot. 2) Comfortable for 300+ pounder 3) Garage door opener still does not work. 4) Undetermine noise sounds like servo or motor 5) Less trunk more rear leg room 6) Selected vehicle color not same delivered vehicle.
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Love my Bonneville! - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By lreed - March 11 - 8:13 pmI have loved this car since the day I bought it new in July 2002. It has required no major repairs and still runs smooth after 100,000 miles. Regular oil changes are the best investment youll ever make in your car. I only wish Pontiac still made them so I could buy another. Guess Ill have to settle for a G6.
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DONT MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By nell - December 26 - 10:00 amthis car is junk.it has leaked on the passenger side since i bought it.i have taken to dealer 5 times.still not fixed.they are driving me crazy!!!! the floor board is full of water everyday.the car smells like something has died in it.try eating in it! i have called GM for help they told me to roll the window down before closing the door.pay this much for a car and do this until another appt.@ body shop!!!
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3rd Pontiac Bonneville - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By niles - November 24 - 2:00 amFun to drive and comfortable. Loyal to Bonneville until now. Disappointed in overall quality. Too much interior plastic. To date: trouble with the driver window and fluid leakeage. Dealer is fabulous and warranty covered repairs, but am worried about what the future holds for this car.
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There are reasons they stopped making it - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By Tom - November 11 - 5:46 pmWater still leaks into car during heavy rain storms despite 10 trips to different dealers and numerous contacts with the Pontiac folks. Back of front seats had to be replaced-they fell apart on their own, as did the rear window regulator assemblies (both within two days, $530 each). Wires fell down from behind the dash and had to be replaced along with defective lights. Firestone tires stink-two blow outs at lower speeds and Firestone dealers will not honor warranty (similar problems with Saturn I had previously). Then theres the normal irritants such as an ash tray that rattles constantly, and the lug nut caps that keep flying off (the dealers want $6 each, junk yards sometimes are free).
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Uncomfortable ride for a luxury car - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By Scott-ssei - October 31 - 10:00 amThe car ran well for the first year. After that a power window broke, numerous rattles began, the rack and pinion failed (replaced twice), the transmission shifting became inconsistant, rough idle, and worst of all, a harsh vibration started to occur at speedsover 55 mph. Freeway driving is VERY uncofortale. The worst part is that the dealer failed or even tried to repair the problems. Even though they acknowledge the problems when I test drive the car with them, the car is returned to me with "problem not found". This is my last Pontiac. Dont buy this car.
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2002 SSEI - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By Gene - July 24 - 10:46 amThe car has been a delight to own and drive. The 3800 Series engine is all as advertised and more. I get 25 +/- MPG on the highway and 18 +/- in town. Handling is excellent and response is as well. I do have a few complaints ... a persistent leak on the rear spoiler allows water to store in the trunk lid and you get wet when you open the trunk after a heavy rain. The brake pads needed to be replaced after only 24,000 miles and again at 50,000. The tires - Goodyear Eagle RSAs are the original tires ... outstanding. Had to replace a rear window motor and heated seat element failed. All the problems have been annoying and should NOT have happened to a top of the line car. Overall a great car
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Amazing - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By Chris J - July 3 - 10:43 amAll the complaints dont define this car. Being a mechanic I know most of malfunctions are driver wear without maintnace. although there are somethings that just happen. the clunk noise in the front end is a strut plate the seals are just a litte flawed and owning many 3.8s the intake gaskets are only a matter of time. Fun to drive. Great gas mileage. Looks Sleek and has plenty of power and room if anyone complains about that tell them to get a mini van. Oh and one more thing. Start making them again !!!!
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Very Quirky - 2002 Pontiac Bonneville
By oldwiz09 - April 8 - 10:57 pmIm experiencing the same problems as many of these reviewers. Ive had 3 window regulators go bad and replaced them myself, which wasnt bad once I figured out how to remove the door panels. Interior lights frequently blow the fuse. Just replaced heater blower motor and resistor. Intermediate steering shaft bumps but tech bulletins say this poses no real problems. IP lights are slowly fading out. I have enjoyed owning this car overall but all these quirks make me want to never own another GM product.
