Overview & Reviews

Heated seats are available on the SE and SLE, and Ivory White is a new color for the year. OnStar telematics with a one-year membership is optional on the SE but comes standard with the SLE and SSEi.

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

• Stout V6 in a segment that demands a V8, nameplate lacks snob appeal of luxury imports.

User Reviews:

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  My 3rd Bonnevile - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By rolka57 - September 30 - 10:00 am

  I have owned Bonnevilles for 10 years now. I particularly love the looks and comfort of the SLE. It is quick and fun to drive yet exceptionally comfortable. However, it performs so poorly in the snow even though I have ABS and traction control. The dealer says it is the size of the tires as I had no problems with my 94 and 97 SEs. Living in the northeast I cannot go another winter with this car I love and am looking at AWD cars now.

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  Expensive & frequent electronic repairs - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Lola R. - April 8 - 3:20 pm

  Have driven this pre-owned vehicle for nearly two years and have had a number of electronic problems, all of which were fairly expensive to repair. The two front heated seats have now been fixed a total of five times - three times for the drivers seat heating element alone! It is comfortable, stylish and affordable and I enjoy driving it, but it has far too many electronic options, which makes it a very expensive car to repair.

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  Good purchase....poor investment - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Rah Rah - November 14 - 2:00 am

  After 40,000 miles, my SSEI has proven its merit. I have enjoyed driving it but am disapointed with the resale value. The heating system has very poor venting . The air blows out weakly in numerous caverns and crevices and nowhere strongly. Dealership did not see anything unusual with this. Headrests are absolutely worthless. All else up to par or better.

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  2001 ssei - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By serell - October 14 - 10:00 am

  The paint quality needs to be improved for metallic light bronze mist. There are numerous small air bubbles in the paint. The fit on the door handles could be tighter to the body.

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  review - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By cointoss - August 10 - 10:00 am

  Bought vehicle with 10000 miles on it, and over all very pleased. Have had 3 small problems, of which one was a engine stopper(alternator went out). Nice to drive and smooth ride. I have put Toyo TPT tires on it and that has made a world of difference in performance and ride. Love the mpg--30 on highway. Have 37000 on vehicle now and still is a great buy. No squeaks or comfort problems so far.

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  Love/hate - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By bonbon - July 29 - 5:43 pm

  I bought my car new, it now has 131k. Very nice styling, very comfortable. I have gotten as high as 36mpg, but typically 20 around town, 30 on the road. Have had the same squeaks and rattles in the front passenger area since the car was new. Dealer could never find them. The ashtray would slide out, and after six times to dealer, fixed it myself. In the past year and a half, I have put in almost $5500 in repairs. My brother owned a Honda Accord with almost 225k, and he put in only $2000 worth of repairs in all that time. Reliability is very very poor, but this car is fun to drive. I am leaving GM after having two Pontiacs that have required excessive repairs.

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  Transmission #3 - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By looked good - April 9 - 10:16 pm

  Bought this car because of the reputation of the engine and the gas mileage. It also looks fantastic. My only complaint is that I recently installed transmission #3. The original tranny was replaced at 55000, and now at 120000 I am replacing that one ($2600). The transmission shop said that these "Bonnies" have a weak tranny.

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  Bonneville not reliable - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By rnckr - September 22 - 10:00 am

  This is a fun car that constantly breaks down. I am done with GM.

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  my 2001 bonneville sle - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By w. jones - March 13 - 10:00 am

  At almost 20,000 miles has never been back to dealer for any reason,great car

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  Bonneville Reliability - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By astribling11 - September 15 - 10:00 am

  Bad experience. Bought car new. Had electrical problems for 2 months after I bought the car. I had transmission problems at 42,000 miles. Pontiac dealership fixed the problem. Then, at 45,000 miles the entire transmission had to be rebuilt. Also, electric window motor on passanger side front has gone out. Car reliablity is very poor!