Model year guide

2001 Pontiac Bonneville

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 16 on record.

2001 Pontiac Bonneville at a glance

Owner complaints145
Combined20 mpg
Typical price$1,463

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2001 Pontiac Bonneville common problems

Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
Electrical System
Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
Power Train
Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.
Fuel System
Sniff for fuel odor, check for leaks, hard starts or stalling, and confirm the fuel gauge reads correctly.

2001 Pontiac Bonneville safety ratings

Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville 4-DR. w/SAB. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2001 Pontiac Bonneville MPG & running costs

Combined20 mpg
City17 mpg
Highway27 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,725

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov. The EPA lists 2 versions of this model year; combined is shown as a range and the other figures are averages.

What's a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville worth?

Low
$600
Typical price
$1,463
High
$2,200

From 12 comparable 2001 Pontiac Bonneville listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,625
Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,200
Total$19,825
Per mile$0.26

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($1,463) with the same model 3 model-years older ($730), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2001 Pontiac Bonneville trims & engines on record

Trims
SE · SSEi · SLE
Engines
3.8L 6-cyl

2001 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles on record

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Other Pontiac Bonneville model years

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2001 Pontiac Bonneville — frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville?

Owners have filed 145 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are engine, electrical system, power train.

What is the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville crash-test ratings of frontal 4★, side 4★ (out of 5; this model year pre-dates NHTSA's overall score).

What gas mileage does the 2001 Pontiac Bonneville get?

The 2001 Pontiac Bonneville has a U.S. EPA estimate of 20 mpg combined (17 city / 27 highway).

How much is a 2001 Pontiac Bonneville worth?

Comparable 2001 Pontiac Bonneville listings run roughly $600–$2,200, typically around $1,463 (from 12 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.