There have been 40 safety recalls for the Pontiac Bonneville. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Pontiac Bonneville.
If the link disconnects, the driver's indicated prndl state may differ from the hydraulic state of the transmission. If the driver selects 'drive' and the transmission is actually in 'reverse', a vehicle crash could occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Buick Lesabre, 1999 Oldsmobile 88, 1999 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with 4t65e automatic transmissions. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of fmvss no. 102, "transmission shift lever sequence. " a retaining clip, which secures the manual valve to the linkage of the transmission detent lever, can ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The tire/wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1999 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: WHEELS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with chrome plated aluminum wheels. Some of these wheels have a mounting surface that was not machined correctly, causing the wheel studs to break. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If an ignition source were present, a vehicle interior fire can occur.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1997 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: SEATS |
| Recall Summary: The seat cover trim material does not meet the flammability requirements of fmvss no. 302, "flammability of interior materials. "... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can cause a no-start condition and possibly an engine compartment fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Buick Lesabre, 1997 Buick Lesabre, 1996 Buick Park Avenue, 1996 Buick Regal, 1996 Buick Riviera, 1996 Oldsmobile 88, 1996 Oldsmobile 98, 1996 Pontiac Bonneville |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Recall Summary: A backfire during engine starting can cause breakage of the upper intake manifold. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicle fires can occur due to the spillage of transmission fluid.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1992 Buick Lesabre, 1993 Buick Lesabre, 1992 Buick Park Avenue, 1993 Buick Park Avenue, 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1993 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1994 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1995 Chevrolet Lumina Apv, 1992 Oldsmobile 88, 1993 Oldsmobile 88, 1992 Oldsmobile 98, 1993 Oldsmobile 98, 1992 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1993 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1995 Oldsmobile Silhouette, 1992 Pontiac Bonneville, 1993 Pontiac Bonneville, 1992 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1993 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1994 Pontiac Trans Sport, 1995 Pontiac Trans Sport |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles manufactured from August 1991 through July 1995. The transmission oil cooler line can separate when the vehicle is operated in low temperatures in combination with high transmission loads. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 24, 2004 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery | 910,873 |
| Jul. 1, 2003 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly | 102,212 |
| Aug. 9, 2002 | Air Bags:frontal | 133,221 |
| Apr. 17, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components | 8,132 |
| Apr. 26, 1999 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 99,333 |
| Apr. 12, 1999 | Wheel | 352 |
| Oct. 8, 1996 | Seats | 47 |
| Jul. 1, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 275,811 |
| Jan. 23, 1996 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 585,182 |
| Oct. 23, 1995 | Electrical System:ignition:anti-theft Controller | 32,869 |
| Oct. 4, 1994 | Exterior Lighting:headlights | 1,997 |
| Nov. 14, 1991 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 6,866 |
| Sep. 23, 1991 | Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical | 20,765 |
| Aug. 5, 1991 | Power Train:automatic Transmission | 1,570 |
| Jun. 16, 1989 | Vehicle Speed Control | 1,755,897 |
| Aug. 29, 1988 | Fuel System, Gasoline:storage | 1,655 |
| May. 16, 1988 | Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal | 35,057 |
| Sep. 1, 1987 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 479,715 |
| Jul. 10, 1987 | Electrical System:fuses And Circuit Breakers | 5,162 |
| Apr. 28, 1986 | Exterior Lighting:headlights:switch | 93,317 |
| Jan. 3, 1982 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 79,686 |
| Nov. 13, 1979 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 1,326,404 |
| Jun. 13, 1978 | Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan | 333,619 |
| Nov. 16, 1977 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 4,504 |
| Feb. 16, 1977 | Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment | 35 |
| Nov. 5, 1976 | Exterior Lighting | 3,970 |
| Nov. 3, 1976 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal:switch | 66,632 |
| Sep. 7, 1976 | Steering:wheel And Handle Bar | 55,564 |
| Dec. 19, 1975 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve | 39,278 |
| Jul. 28, 1975 | Wheel | 687 |
| Jul. 18, 1975 | Exterior Lighting:turn Signal | 1,108 |
| Nov. 14, 1974 | Wheels:center Section | 2,578 |
| Dec. 27, 1973 | Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm | 782,111 |
| Jan. 24, 1973 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 3,707,064 |
| Jul. 19, 1972 | Seats | 1,699 |
| Jan. 15, 1972 | Wheel | 30,885 |
| Jul. 9, 1969 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 24,017 |
| Apr. 11, 1969 | Structure: Frame And Members:underbody Shields | 58 |
| Apr. 8, 1969 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 830,000 |
| Dec. 28, 1967 | Steering:linkages:arm:idler And Attachment | 479,470 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2003 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 2002 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 2000 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 1999 Pontiac Bonneville | 3 |
| 1998 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1997 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1996 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 1995 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1993 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1992 Pontiac Bonneville | 3 |
| 1991 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1989 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1987 Pontiac Bonneville | 3 |
| 1986 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1984 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1982 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1979 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1978 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 1977 Pontiac Bonneville | 4 |
| 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1975 Pontiac Bonneville | 3 |
| 1974 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |
| 1972 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 1971 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 1969 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 1966 Pontiac Bonneville | 2 |
| 1965 Pontiac Bonneville | 1 |