Recalls ·2002 Pontiac Bonneville

2002 Pontiac Bonneville recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — tank assembly. Owners filed 98 complaints, most often about electrical system. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2002 ranks #2 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints98
Crashes reported1in stored complaints
Fires reported2in stored complaints

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Recalls (2)

Fuel system, gasoline — Tank assemblyCampaign 03V238000 · 01 Jul 2003

Problem: On certain cadillac deville and seville passenger vehicles, funeral coaches, and limousines equipped with a v8 (4.6l) engine, oldsmobile aurora passenger vehicles equipped with a v8 (4.0l ) engine, and pontiac bonneville ssei passenger vehicles equipped with a supercharged v6 (3.8l) engine, the fuel tank pressure sensors are unusually susceptible to malfunctions. If the sensor malfunctions, excessive vacuum can be applied during self-diagnostic testing.

Risk: Fuel system components can be damaged and fuel can leak from the vehicle when it is refueled. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel tank pressure sensor. Owner notification began on october 17, 2003. Owners should contact cadillac at 1-866-982-2339; oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537; or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.

Air bags — FrontalCampaign 02V222000 · 09 Aug 2002

Problem: Certain passenger, mini vans, and sport utility vehicles have an air bag inflator on the driver's side that could fracture at a weld during a deployment.

Risk: Pieces of the inflator could strike and injure vehicle occupants and the air bag cushion would not inflate fully, reducing the capability of the bag to protect the driver.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace, if necessary, the air bag module assembly on the driver's side. Owner notification began august 15, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact buick at 1-800-521-7300, cadillac at 1-800-458-8006, chevrolet at 1-800-222-1020, gmc at 1-800-462-8782, oldsmobile at 1-800-442-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-762-2737.

What owners complain about

Share of the 36 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Electrical system8 · 22%
Steering6 · 17%
Engine and engine cooling6 · 17%
Air bags4 · 11%
Visibility4 · 11%
Engine4 · 11%
Structure2 · 6%
Fuel/propulsion system2 · 6%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

This is the third steering intermediate shaft on this vehicle in 110,000 miles and is due to be replaced again. Clunk noise continually returns along with noticeable play in steering control shortly after each replacement. Dealer says there is no danger of steering failure, but i'm not convinced. These parts are…

Steering · Apr 2007 · NHTSA complaint record

Ignition switch, engine control module & security/theft module were all replaced because auto was inoperable due to their failure. The mobile mechanic charged $616.22 for parts, $1215.00 for labor & $13.08 for a hazardous waste fee, total repair was $1844.30. Please send email so i can scan detailed invoice of repair.

Electrical system · Nov 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac bonneville. The contact was driving 40 mph when the steering wheel began making a clunking sound. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who diagnosed that the steering shaft was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vehicle was…

Steering · Nov 2011 · NHTSA complaint record

I have had a airbag light illuminated on my dash for some time now (not sure how long but a couple of years or more) and was concerned about this dash indicator with the recent airbag recalls. My vin doesn't match any such recall notices, however some news websites (like cbs) initially indicted 2002 -2003 pontiac…

Air bags · Oct 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

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Recall and complaint records from the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A recall listed here may not apply to every vehicle of this model year — always check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.