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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  Suoercharged fun - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Mark - September 12 - 1:36 am

  Pontiac is the spirited style division of GM and this car shows it! If you dont love it you hate it. I love the style the SSEi brings to the table as well as its spirited performance. The red glow of the cluster is on par with my BMW 540i and the interior offers more room for the family. MPG is over 27 when going 75ish on the interstate, but fall of fast when dipping in to the supercharger around town. All in all I wouldnt give up my BMW for it, but when I figured in the bang for the buck factor, I bought and love it. Another great alternative is the Buick Park Ave ULTRA. Same power train, but more laid back in design.

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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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  Bought new in 01- sharing the experience - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Bought New in 01 - January 9 - 8:16 pm

  Purchased the car new in 2000 after looking at all the options. Main buying factor was the GM 3.8L. With all my other GM models having the 3.8L, I have totaled over 650,000 mile on this engine model. Typical 30 MPG, great acceleration and reliability. Recommend using Mobil 1 10w30 and platinum plugs, drop the hood and drive. The car has proven reliable, safe, and fairly enjoyable to drive. Currently has 150,000 on the car and plan to drive to at least 250,000. Repairs to date: 3 brake sets, 1 transmission at 149K cost $1700 rebuilt, updated and installed, rear air shocks, 1 battery at 147K, heater motor and fuel sending unit, all the exterior lamps. Drives great on snow.

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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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  great car - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By njtravelguy - August 27 - 4:46 pm

  I love this car. I consistently got 30 mpg on the highway. It never broke down. The only repairs were the right front ball joint and broken motor mount. Unfortunately my car was hit on the side and the insurance company declared it a total loss. Now I have to find a car. I have had 3 Pontiacs and dont know what to get now.

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  Solid car - 2001 Pontiac Bonneville
  By Wayne - August 11 - 10:46 am

  The engine is very good, with lots of power. Mine now has 147,000 with 28 mpg, no oil use between changes. The plastic intake manifold cracked at 70,000, which did not happen in my 1989 Bonneville Series One 3.8 liter engine(going strong at 212,000), which had an iron manifold. Other maintenance has been front wheel bearings at 140,000, and now the tranny started slipping at 147,000. The experienced mechanic who does mostly transmission work says the clutches go out at about 125,000. $1,600 bill for the clutches and tightening the chain. GM dropped the ball when they ended the line.

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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.