1997 Pontiac Bonneville Service and Repair Manual

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1997 Pontiac Bonneville service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

Designed for technicians and DIY owners, this manual helps you diagnose issues correctly, follow proven repair steps, and use wiring diagrams and system sections to track faults faster.

What’s included

  • Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
  • Specifications and reference data (where provided)
  • Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
  • Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

Trims covered

  • SSE Sedan 4-Door
  • SE Sedan 4-Door
  • SSEi Sedan 4-Door

Engines covered

  • 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
  • 3.8L 3800CC 231Cu. In. V6 GAS OHV Supercharged

Index / Table of contents

  • Body
  • Brakes
  • Chassis Electrical
  • Driveline
  • Engine Cooling
  • Engine Electrical
  • Engine Mechanical
  • Engine Performance & Emission Controls
  • Fuel System
  • General Information & Identification
  • Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
  • Steering
  • Suspension
  • Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
  • Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

1997 Pontiac Bonneville Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #09E01200007/04/2009Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Consequence

DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE S

TSB #10208027

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

TSB #10171318

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

TSB #10170494

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.

TSB #10248444

Vehicle Recalls

TSB #10168979

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

TSB #10166638

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

TSB #10165876

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco TheftLock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock ce

TSB #10157018

This Preliminary Information communicates to the dealer the process for downloading or updating operating software for the Tire Pressure Monitor, Active Fuel Injector tester, multi media tester, PICO Scope, GR8 starting/charging tester and

Showing the 8 most recent of 61 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20000522Component: SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINERCrash reported2 injured

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE WAS REARENDED BY ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 45 MPH . AT IMPACT, DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SEATBACKS FELL BACK, CAUSING INJUIRES. VEHICLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS. *AK

19990917Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROLCrash reported1 injured

WHILE DRIVING AT 70 M.P.H. ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY, CRUISE CONTROL WAS DISENGAGED USING BRAKE PEDAL FOLLOWED BY TOTAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE. LIGHT RAIN WAS PRESENT AND CAR BEGAN TO SPIN MOVING TO THE S

19990201Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULECrash reported1 injured

BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING COLLISION DUE TO DEFECTIVE SENSOR. YH

20100104Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFire reported

IN EARLY NOVEMBER MY CAR (97 BONNEVILLE SSE) BEGAN EXPERIENCING TROUBLE STARTING. IT RARELY STARTED RIGHT UP BUT REQUIRED SEVERAL TRIES TO START. OCCASIONALLY I COULD SMELL GAS AFTER IT WAS STARTED

20091114Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGFire reported

I HAD A 1997 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN A HIGHWAY IN MICHIGAN, THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT SUDDENLY CAUGHT ON FIRE. I WAS NOT SPEEDING, AND MY CAR WAS PERFECTLY SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. B

Showing the 5 most serious of 188 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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