1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

3 recalls — 181 complaints — 53 TSBs

09E012000 Apr 7, 2009
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
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 CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES... Read more
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 SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
16,270 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SABERSPORT
96V116000 Jul 1, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
A BACKFIRE DURING ENGINE STARTING CAN CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE A NO-START CONDITION AND POSSIBLY AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL UPDATE THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE PROGRAMMING. UNTIL THE CAMPAIGN REPAIR IS MADE, THE VEHICLE HOOD SHOULD BE SHUT WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF PERSONAL INJURY.
275,811 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
95V204000 Oct 23, 1995
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Defect Description
THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH A MALFUNCTION ALARM, LIGHTING AND LOCKING (MALL) MODULE THAT CAN CONTAIN A DAMAGED CAPACITOR. IF THE CAPACITOR IS DAMAGED, THE "KEY IN THE IGNITION" WARNING CHIME AND THE DRIVER SEAT BELT UNBUCKLED WARNING CHIME AND INDICATOR LAMP MAY NOT WORK. THIS DOES NOT MEET T... Read more
Consequence
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE; THE DRIVER MAY NOT BE AWARE THAT THE KEY WAS LEFT IN THE IGNITION OR THAT THE SAFETY BELT WAS NOT BUCKLED.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF REQUIRED, REPLACE THE MALL MODULE.
32,869 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Complaint Statistics

181 total complaints 6 crashes 11 fires 15 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL12
AIR BAGS12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE12
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE8
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM7
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE7
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION5
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM4
AIR BAGS Feb 3, 2016
Incident date: Jan 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INVOLVED IN A CRASH. DUE TO THE FAILURE, THE WINDSHIELD SHATTERED. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Dec 14, 2015
Incident date: Nov 2, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED, THE ANTI-THEFT AND AN UNKNOWN SECURITY WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE REQUIRED MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE THE IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER WAS REPLACED ... Read more
AIR BAGS Nov 18, 2014
Incident date: Nov 14, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INADVERTENTLY. THE IMPACT OF THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CAUSED THE WINDSHIELD TO SHATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF ... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING Oct 10, 2014
Incident date: Oct 8, 2014
INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. LIGHT'S STAYING ON WHEN CAR IS RUNNING AND SENORS CHIMMING FOR DOORS. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 10, 2014
Incident date: Oct 8, 2014
INTERIOR LIGHTING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION. LIGHT'S STAYING ON WHEN CAR IS RUNNING AND SENORS CHIMMING FOR DOORS. *TR
ENGINE Apr 3, 2014
Incident date: Mar 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE CHIMED BEFORE STALLING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jun 28, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAD TO BE MADE BEFORE SUCCEEDING IN STARTING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND OXYGEN SENSOR. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAP WAS MELTING AND CAUSING O... Read more
Fire
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM Jun 28, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAD TO BE MADE BEFORE SUCCEEDING IN STARTING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND OXYGEN SENSOR. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAP WAS MELTING AND CAUSING O... Read more
Fire
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Jun 28, 2012
Incident date: Apr 1, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL ATTEMPTS HAD TO BE MADE BEFORE SUCCEEDING IN STARTING VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHERE THE FAILURE WAS LOCATED AT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND OXYGEN SENSOR. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD CAP WAS MELTING AND CAUSING O... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM May 15, 2012
Incident date: Feb 17, 2010
THIS CAR BELONGS TO MY ELDERLY MOTHER WHICH SHE BOUGHT USED AND HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM! OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING THE CAR, THE ENGINE WILL BACKFIRE, AFTER STARTING IT WOULD RUN OK. THE CAR NOW DOES NOT RUN AS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS BROKEN FROM THE BACKFIRING AND ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE THE LAST... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE May 15, 2012
Incident date: Feb 17, 2010
THIS CAR BELONGS TO MY ELDERLY MOTHER WHICH SHE BOUGHT USED AND HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM! OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING THE CAR, THE ENGINE WILL BACKFIRE, AFTER STARTING IT WOULD RUN OK. THE CAR NOW DOES NOT RUN AS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS BROKEN FROM THE BACKFIRING AND ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE THE LAST... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM May 15, 2012
Incident date: Feb 17, 2010
THIS CAR BELONGS TO MY ELDERLY MOTHER WHICH SHE BOUGHT USED AND HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM! OCCASIONALLY WHEN STARTING THE CAR, THE ENGINE WILL BACKFIRE, AFTER STARTING IT WOULD RUN OK. THE CAR NOW DOES NOT RUN AS THE INTAKE MANIFOLD IS BROKEN FROM THE BACKFIRING AND ALMOST CAUGHT ON FIRE THE LAST... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 15, 2011
Incident date: Sep 10, 2011
I LEFT MY HOUSE ON 9/10/2011 AND WENT TO GAS STATION. AFTER FUELING UP I NOTICED THAT MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. I DID NOT PULL OVER BECAUSE I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST A SENSOR PROBLEM AND I HAD NEVER HEARD OF ANYONE HAVING TO PULL OVER FOR THE AIRBAG LIGHT. I PROCEEDED TO THE HIGHWAY AND WHEN I REACHED ... Read more
AIR BAGS Sep 13, 2011
Incident date: Sep 10, 2011
I LEFT MY HOUSE & STOPPED FOR GAS. AFTER GETTING GAS I NOTICED MY AIRBAG LIGHT WAS ON. I DID NOT PULL OVER THINKING IT WAS A SENSOR PROBLEM. I PROCEEDED TO THE HIGHWAY & WHEN I REACHED 57MPH I PUT ON MY CRUISE CONTROL. IN ABOUT 2 MINUTES MY AIRBAGS DEPLOYED & MY ABILITY TO SEE WAS 0%. THE ENTIR... Read more
AIR BAGS May 31, 2011
Incident date: Apr 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN 15 MPH WHEN THE FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED INVOLUNTARILY. ONE OF THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES AS A RESULT OF THE DEPLOYMENT. THE MANUFACTURER SENT AN INSPECTOR TO EXAMINE THE VEHICLE AN... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS Dec 23, 2010
Incident date: Oct 16, 2010
MY SON WAS AT A STOP SIGN IN HIS 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, JUST AS HIS WAS GETTING READY TO PROCEED, BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, HE HADN'T EVEN PUT HIS FOOT ON THE GAS, INSURANCE APPRAISER, APPRAISED THE DAMAGE IN EXCESS OF $2000 AND COME TO FIND OUT THEY WON'T COVER IT... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Oct 29, 2010
Incident date: Oct 28, 2010
96 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE.WHILE PARKED AT RESIDENCE VEHICLE WENT INTO SECURITY LOCK MODE AND WONT ALLOW VEHICLE TO START. ALL ADVICE FROM INDIVIDUALS TO "RESET" SECURITY FAILED. ONLY OPTION LEFT IS TO TOW TO LOCAL DEALER FOR SERVICE. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Mar 11, 2010
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING AT SPEEDS OF AT LEAST 10 MPH OR WHILE SITTING IDLE, THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL WITHOUT WARNING. THE POWER WINDOWS, SEATS AND FUEL PUMP WOULD BECOME INOPERABLE AS WELL. THE CONTACT WOULD RECHARGE THE BATTERY AND ONCE FULLY CHARGED, THE VEHICL... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Mar 9, 2010
Incident date: Jul 2, 2008
1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE PLASTIC MANIFOLD IN ENGINE FROM MANUFACTURE BROKE CAUSING DEX COOLANT TO LEAK INTO ENGINE DESTROYING SEALS/HEAD GASKETS. REPLACE AT DEALER GASKET,GASKET KIT,VALVE,VALVE KIT,UPPER MANIFOLD, LOWER MANIFOLD RESEAL,COOLANT. DEALER DOES NOT HONOR RECALL. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Aug 31, 2009
Incident date: Jun 14, 2009
NO INCIDENTS BUT THERE IS DAMAGE DONE TO THE FUEL , EMISSION AND BRAKE LINE THE FUEL AND EMISSION LINES FROM THE FUEL TANK USE A PLASTIC QUICK CONNECT COUPLING JUST UNDERNEATH NEAR THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE . THE COUPLING BECOMES LOSE AND SPRAYS THE FUEL LINES AND BRAKE HOSES WITH FUEL THIS... Read more
AIR BAGS May 12, 2009
Incident date: Apr 5, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD NOISE. THE AIR BAG EXPLODED AND SHATTERED THE WINDSHIELD. THE INSURANCE COMPANY WAS CALLED AND THEY DECLARED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT RESPONSIBL... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Jan 22, 2009
Incident date: Jan 22, 2009
I PUT GAS INTO MY 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE WENT TO START IT AND IT BACKFIRED AND STARTED RUNNING RAGGED AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. *TR
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Dec 7, 2008
Incident date: Dec 7, 2008
WHEN I PURCHASED MY 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE SSE USED I SEARCHED FOR ANY RECALLS ON IT I FOUND 2 ONE FOR THE INTAKE BREAKING AND ONE FOR THE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM I TOOK IT TO LOCAL DEALER THEY SAID IT WAS NOT APPLICABLE TO MY VEHICLE NOW I HAVE HAD ISSUES WITH BACKFIRING CONSTANTLY AND HAVE EVEN CALLED... Read more
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Dec 5, 2008
Incident date: Dec 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE, THE ENGINE BACKFIRED SEVERELY. HE OPENED THE HOOD AND NOTICED THAT THE ENGINE PLASTIC COVER WAS SHATTERED. HE REMOVED THE COVER AND FOUND THAT THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED, BUT THE... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Oct 8, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
AROUND JAN 2008 WHILE DRIVING A PLASTIC WATER HOSE BURST. I REPLACED IT AND HAD NO OTHER PROBLEM UNTIL AROUND AUG 2008. THIS TIME THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING. I REPLACED THAT AND THE THERMOSTAT AND RADIATOR CAP, BUT I STILL KEPT LOOSING COOLANT. THEN I FOUND A CRACK IN THE RADIATOR WHICH I REPLAC... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 8, 2008
Incident date: Jan 1, 2008
AROUND JAN 2008 WHILE DRIVING A PLASTIC WATER HOSE BURST. I REPLACED IT AND HAD NO OTHER PROBLEM UNTIL AROUND AUG 2008. THIS TIME THE WATER PUMP STARTED LEAKING. I REPLACED THAT AND THE THERMOSTAT AND RADIATOR CAP, BUT I STILL KEPT LOOSING COOLANT. THEN I FOUND A CRACK IN THE RADIATOR WHICH I REPLAC... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL May 31, 2008
Incident date: May 29, 2008
I WAS DRIVING HOME ONE NIGHT AND MY AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON, AND ABOUT TEN SECONDS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED. I HAD HIT NOTHING, AND WAS DRIVING ON A NEWLY PAVED ROAD. THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND IN THE PROCESS BROKE THE WINDSHIELD AND THE DASH. PONTIAC HAS BEEN CALLED AND THEY SAID THEY... Read more
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY Mar 5, 2008
Incident date: Jun 7, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, IT BACKFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UPPER... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE Mar 5, 2008
Incident date: Jun 7, 2001
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE VEHICLE GRADUALLY LOST POWER AND SHUT OFF. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE, IT BACKFIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PUSHED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UPPER... Read more
AIR BAGS Oct 24, 2007
Incident date: Oct 19, 2007
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON AND ABOUT AN HOUR LATER WE WERE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MILES AN HOUR AND THE DRIVER AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON, NO IMPACT OF ANY KIND. THE DRIVER BROKE 2 OF HER TEETH, DRIVER AND PASSENGER GOT OUT OF THE CAR TO LET THE SMOKE FROM THE AIRBAG CLEAR AND ASSESS THE DAMAGE OF THE TE... Read more
1 injured
AIR BAGS May 23, 2007
Incident date: May 9, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED A BURN ON HER FOREARM. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. APPROXIMATELY AN HOUR AND A HALF LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLO... Read more
1 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Apr 13, 2007
Incident date: Apr 3, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE VEHICLE BACKFIRED WHEN THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD WAS DAMAGED. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE BEFORE AND THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED. A LOCAL MECHANIC STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS ... Read more
TIRES:TREAD/BELT Dec 19, 2006
Incident date: Dec 15, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT PURCHASED 2 FUTURA 2000 RADIAL LTE TIRES IN 2005 AND 1 IN 2006 FROM PEPBOYS. THE TIRES HAD A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON ROTATION AND BALANCING. ALL 3 TIRES SHREDDED WITHIN A SIX MONTH PERIOD OF TIME. THE CONTACT WENT BACK TO PEPBOYS AND PURCHASED NEW TIRES AND THEY KEPT THE OLD TIRES.... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE Aug 2, 2006
Incident date: May 18, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 65MPH ON THE INTERSTATE IN RAINY WEATHER, THE FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE PASSENGER SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES. THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED PRIOR TO THE DEPLOYMENT. AFTER THE INCIDENT, THE VEHICLE WAS INS... Read more
1 injured
STRUCTURE Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Mar 31, 2006
WINDSHIELD SEEMS WATERY! SEEMS AS THOUGH THE PLASTIC INSIDE IS DEFECTIVE. *JB
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD Apr 10, 2006
Incident date: Mar 31, 2006
WINDSHIELD SEEMS WATERY! SEEMS AS THOUGH THE PLASTIC INSIDE IS DEFECTIVE. *JB
AIR BAGS Feb 8, 2006
Incident date: Feb 8, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. AN HOUR LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING AT A SPEED OF 15-20 MPH. THIS OCCURRED WITHOUT AN IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. THE DEPLOYMENT BROKE THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN SEEN BY A MECHANIC.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jan 19, 2006
Incident date: Jan 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINE WAS DISCOVERED AND RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *NM UPDATED 02/21/06. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jan 19, 2006
Incident date: Jan 12, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED A LEAK IN THE BRAKE LINE WAS DISCOVERED AND RESULTED IN THE VEHICLE BEING TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. AFTER FURTHER INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE AND FUEL LINES WERE RUSTED AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. *NM UPDATED 02/21/06. *JB
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Oct 16, 2005
Incident date: Oct 13, 2005
ON THE EVENING THIS HAPPEN I WAS TRAVELING HOME FROM WORK. ABOUT ONE MINUTE BEFORE THE DRIVERS AIRBAG DEPLOYED THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON FOR ABOUT 10 SECONDS. THEN WENT OUT ... THEN THE AIRBAG DEPLOYED IN MY FACE AS I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT ABOUT 60 MPH. I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE CAR DOWN AND ... Read more
1 injured
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Sep 22, 2005
Incident date: Nov 24, 2004
RECALL ON FUEL INJECTION-INTAKE MANIFOLD PONTIAC COULD NOT TELL ME IF AND WHEN THIS REPAIR WAS EVER DONE AS THEIR SYSTEM DOESN'T GO BACK THAT FAR- I HAD THIS REPAIR DONE LAST YEAR AND TOLD THEM THAT THERE IS NO WAY THAT 2 MANIFOLDS WOULD BE DEFECTIVE IN ONE CAR- THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COUL... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Jul 31, 2005
Incident date: Jul 29, 2005
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM. WINDOWS QUIT WORKING, DIRECTLY RELATED TO ENGINE NOT FIRING UP. ALSO AFFECTS DOOR CHIMES, SECURITY, SEAT CONTROLS, INTERIOR LIGHTING. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS OF TRYING TO FIX PROBLEM, BATTERY CABLES, BATTERY, REPLACING IGNITION WIRES TO NO AVAIL. PROBLEM CONTINUES TO WORSEN. HAD... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Jul 1, 2005
Incident date: Jun 28, 2005
DT: CONSUMER OWNS A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. HE STATES THAT THERE WAS RECALL 96V116000 CONCERNING INTAKE MANIFOLD. HE SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY STATED HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN. HE BROUGHT... Read more
WHEELS:RIM May 10, 2005
Incident date: Feb 21, 2005
PURCHASED A 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE NEW FROM DEALER. THE VEHICLE HAD THE 16: CHROME RIM PACKAGE. THE RIMS ARE ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION WITH CHROME PLATING. 2 YEAR AGO, THE RIMS BEGAN TO HAVE A CHRONIC LEAKING PROBLEM. ON MULTIPLE RIMS CORROSION WAS DEVELOPING ON THE INSIDE BEAD, RESULTING IN A LOS... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING Apr 30, 2005
Incident date: Apr 18, 2005
MY 1996 BONNEVILLE STARTED ACTING UP, ROUGHLY IDLING, AND HESITATING WHEN TAKING OFF. THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER, POOR GAS MILEAGE, CAR WOULD SHUT IT SELF OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING. TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE TO GET IT CHECKED. SCANNER IDICATED THAT... Read more
EQUIPMENT Apr 30, 2005
Incident date: Apr 18, 2005
MY 1996 BONNEVILLE STARTED ACTING UP, ROUGHLY IDLING, AND HESITATING WHEN TAKING OFF. THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER, POOR GAS MILEAGE, CAR WOULD SHUT IT SELF OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING. TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE TO GET IT CHECKED. SCANNER IDICATED THAT... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL Apr 30, 2005
Incident date: Apr 18, 2005
MY 1996 BONNEVILLE STARTED ACTING UP, ROUGHLY IDLING, AND HESITATING WHEN TAKING OFF. THERE WAS LOSS OF POWER, POOR GAS MILEAGE, CAR WOULD SHUT IT SELF OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY.CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STARTED FLASHING. TOOK IT TO AUTO ZONE TO GET IT CHECKED. SCANNER IDICATED THAT... Read more
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL Apr 13, 2005
Incident date: Apr 7, 2005
WHILE IN PARK POSITION IGNITION KEY TURNED ON AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH CAUSE. WINDSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOW HAD THE CAR IN TESTING FOR TWO DAYS WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO CONDUCT THE ACTUAL TEST. THEY HAVE TRANSFERRED OUT FILE TO THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH Apr 13, 2005
Incident date: Apr 7, 2005
WHILE IN PARK POSITION IGNITION KEY TURNED ON AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED WITH CAUSE. WINDSHIELD HAD TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY. GENERAL MOTORS HAS NOW HAD THE CAR IN TESTING FOR TWO DAYS WITHOUT BEING ABLE TO CONDUCT THE ACTUAL TEST. THEY HAVE TRANSFERRED OUT FILE TO THEIR LEGAL DEPARTMENT... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW Apr 9, 2005
Incident date: Apr 8, 2005
WHILE IN PARK DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, CAUSING BROKEN WINDSHIELD AND ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF SOME SYSTEMS. *AK

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EPA Fuel Economy — 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 15.0 24.0 18.0 Premium $4,550
3.8L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd (Front-Wheel Drive) 17.0 27.0 21.0 Regular $3,200

CO2 Emissions: -1.0 g/mile (Large Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 1996 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

53 manufacturer communications from 42 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT6
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.4
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE3
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES3
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY3
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY3
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL2
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER2
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
PIP4723F Jan 14, 2022
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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
PIP4723D Jan 31, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
19NA273 Dec 2, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Procedures to Unlock Delco Radio with Theftlock.
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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
PIC4696E Nov 22, 2019
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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
17NA073 Sep 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696D Sep 5, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
17NA073 Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIC4696C May 31, 2018
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician on how to unlock radios that are Delco Theft Lock. Technician will use the radio to get the scrambled code. Technician will need to contact the radio unlock c
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
199000 TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
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
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
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
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
PIP4723C Sep 20, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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
17-NA-073 Mar 15, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
This warranty administration bulletin provides policy information with the field action courtesy transportation policy.
PIP4723B Feb 22, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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
PIC4696B Dec 4, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353100 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:ANTI-THEFT DEVICES
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
PIC4696A Oct 23, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
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
130089009 Sep 1, 2013
061600 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
010601007 Sep 1, 2007
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION OR COOLANT LEAK (INSPECT FOR MATERIAL DEGRADATION/REPLACE INTAKE MANIFOLDS) *TT UPDATED 11/02/07 *NJ
050604058 Sep 1, 2005
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
INTERMITTENT CHUGGLE OR FISHBITE ON LIGHT ACCELERATION OR A HIGHWAY SPEEDS WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS). *TT
010844005A Oct 1, 2004
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
INFORMATION ON ERROR CODES ON RADIO DISPLAY THEIR CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. *EH
040601017 Jun 1, 2004
063200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
NEW UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD AND GASKET KITS. *TT
040601021 Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NEW REAR MAIN SEAL AND SPECIAL TOOL FOR INSTALLATION. *TT
010601008A May 1, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
010601007A Jul 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
EXPERIENCING EXCESSIVE ENGINE COOLANT CONSUMPTION, OR AN ENGINE COOLANT LEAK NEAR OR UNDER THE THROTTLE BODY AREA OF THE UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD. *TT
990730030A Apr 1, 2001
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60, 4T60-E OR 4T65-E TRANSAXLES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN STANDING IN PARK ON A HILL OR SLOPE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND THE PARKING
010601008 Feb 1, 2001
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME OWNERS MAY COMMENT ON A REPEAT ENGINE OIL PAN LEAK. *TT
990730030 Dec 1, 1999
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRA-MATIC 3T40, 4T60 OR 4T60-E TRANSXALES MAY COMMENT ON A GRINDING AND / OR GROWLING NOISE THAT IS NOTICEABLE WHEN IN PARK ON INCLINE. *TT
832006 Dec 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THERE IS CORROSION ( RUST ) APPEARING ON THE LEFT AND /OR RIGHT ROCKER PANEL(S). *YC
831704 Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
CONCERNS OF DOOR HANDLES ON WHITE PAINTED VEHICLES TRUNING YELLOW. *YC
98831519 Oct 1, 1998
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
REAR COMPARTMENT LID DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. *YC
98833005 Oct 1, 1998
020000 SUSPENSION
SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT THAT THE VEHICLE
98777155A Apr 1, 1998
106000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION BETWEEN 20 AND 40 MPH. *YC
971101739015 Nov 1, 1997
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
COMMENTS ON INSUFFICIENT RANGE OF THE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM. *YC
971101631041 Nov 1, 1997
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
COMMENTS ON INOPERATIVE POWER DOOR LOCKS (FRONT AND/OR REAR DOORS).
9709013202B Sep 1, 1997
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
EXPERIENCING INTERMITTENT STEERING COLUMN SNAP OR CLICK NOISE WHEN TURNING. *YC
9709016116A Sep 1, 1997
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
COMMENTS OF AN ENGINE OIL LEAK THAT APPEARS TO ORIGINATE TOWARD THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE VEHICLE; REAR OF ENGINE. *YC
97080177715F Aug 1, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
EXPERIENCE A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC
970801777155 Aug 1, 1997
105100 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:UNIVERSAL JOINT
EXPERIENCING A TRANSAXLE GEAR WHINE NOISE ON COAST DOWN OR LIGHT ACCELERATION. *YC
731608 Jun 1, 1997
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF ELECTROCHROMIC INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR. *TW
970501735019 May 1, 1997
033000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED FORCE OR ENGINE LOAD MAY AFFECT AND CAUSE VARIOUS NOISES. *YC
731207 Mar 1, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INTERMITTENT A/C SYSTEM THUMP NOISE ON INITIAL START UP FROM FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR PANEL (REPLACE ACCUMULATOR). *TW
549001A Mar 1, 1997
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CLN INDICATOR APPEARS ON RADIO DISPLAY AND DOES NOT TURN OFF (RESET CLN INDICATOR WITH THE EJECT BUTTON ON TAPE). *TW
577106A Feb 1, 1997
105300 POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
COLD START RATTLE NOISE (DIAGNOSIS/SERVICE PROCEDURE). *TW
677164 Feb 1, 1997
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
INTERMITTENT NEUTRAL OR LOSS OF DRIVE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS OR FROM FOURTH GEAR (REPLACE CONTROL VALVE BODY ASSEMBLY). *TW
631218 Jan 1, 1997
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
A/C SYSTEM FLUTTER AND/OR MOAN NOISE WITH HVAC IN A/C MODES. *TW
577106A Dec 1, 1996
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
COLD START RATTLE NOISE. *TW
108150A Dec 1, 1996
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY DISPLAY A CONDITION AT 70 MPH WHERE THE SPEEDOMETER READS ABOUT 4 MPH FASTER OR SLOWER THAN HUD. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations — PONTIAC BONNEVILLE

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

DP90002 Opened: Jan 5, 1990 — Closed: May 10, 1990
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1984
DIRECT TORQUE BRAKE SYSTEM
DIRECT TORQUE BRAKE SYSTEM
DP86005 Opened: Feb 6, 1986 — Closed: Feb 25, 1986
DP — Closed — Model Year: 1979
UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION
UNCONTROLLABLE ACCELERATION

PONTIAC BONNEVILLE — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the PONTIAC BONNEVILLE across all model years (1965–2003).

61 Total Recalls
2,579 Total Complaints
2 Investigations
134 Reported Crashes
180 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

PONTIAC BONNEVILLE — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2005 0 37 View
2004 0 38 View
2003 2 64 View
2002 2 112 View
2001 0 179 View
2000 2 301 View
1999 4 176 View
1998 2 359 View
1997 2 188 View
1996 (current) 3 181
1995 1 330 View
1994 0 123 View
1993 1 183 View
1992 3 139 View
1991 2 26 View
1990 1 45 View
1989 2 35 View
1988 1 20 View
1987 4 24 View
1986 3 3 View
1985 1 2 View
1984 2 1 View
1983 1 0 View
1982 1 1 View
1981 0 2 View
1979 1 2 View
1978 2 4 View
1977 4 1 View
1976 1 0 View
1975 3 0 View
1974 1 0 View
1972 2 0 View
1971 2 0 View
1969 2 0 View
1966 2 0 View
1965 1 0 View

Other PONTIAC Models

Model Recalls Complaints
GRAND PRIX 178 7,320 View
FIREBIRD 96 804 View
GRAND AM 89 8,116 View
G6 59 8,415 View
MONTANA 57 1,455 View
LEMANS 53 172 View
SUNFIRE 51 1,643 View
VIBE 51 2,135 View