Recalls ·2003 Pontiac Bonneville

2003 Pontiac Bonneville recalls and complaints

NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2003 Pontiac Bonneville; the most frequently affected component is fuel system, gasoline — tank assembly. Owners filed 67 complaints, most often about engine. Among the 3 model years of this model in the database, 2003 ranks #3 for number of recalls.

Recalls2
Complaints67
Crashes reported2in stored complaints
Fires reported3in 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 38 most recent complaints stored for this model year, by component. Owners can list more than one component.

Engine9 · 24%
Electrical system8 · 21%
Engine and engine cooling5 · 13%
Unknown or other5 · 13%
Steering5 · 13%
Power train4 · 11%
Fuel system3 · 8%
Gasoline3 · 8%

When complaints were filed

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From owner complaints

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 pontiac bonneville. The contact noticed an engine coolant leak at the upper intake manifold throttle body. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that he would have to install a kit in the engine at his expense because the manufacturer stopped assuming financial responsibility in…

Engine and engine cooling · Dec 2008 · NHTSA complaint record

Wipers are operating erratically when in the off position. Wipers start on their own and go as they please, all while in the off position. Wipers stop in eye-line sight and cause visibility problems. After a few months of the above activity the wipers stop functioning all together making visibility null in rain and…

Visibility · Feb 2009 · NHTSA complaint record

The car i drive (3.8 liter six cylinder) has an oil leak coming from the left valve cover. After i come to a stop or make a left turn, i smell oil fumes and can see a light smoke coming from the front of the car. I've been reading about the current recall for cars made before and after my car. How do i get my car on…

Engine · Oct 2015 · NHTSA complaint record

Pontiac bonneville 2003, car would just turn off while we were driving. We didn't realize it was turning off at first, we just thought the steering and brakes were becoming hard to work. We would have to pull over and turn the car back on. *js *tr

Electrical system · Oct 2014 · NHTSA complaint record

How this year compares

Recalls per model year for this model.

20002
20022
20032

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Source

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.

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