1999 Pontiac Bonneville Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Bonneville years
- About as many complaints as other years 6th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 143 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville. That ranks 6th out of 11 Bonneville model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (59 complaints, 41%), typically at around 64,008 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 9 fires, 6 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 4 defect investigations involving it.
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- 143owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 4NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 59 | 41% | 64,008 | “intake manifold” (15%) | $1,850 |
| Electrical System | 22 | 15% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 | 13% | 91,129 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 9 | 6% | 113,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 8 | 6% | 114,293 | — | — |
| Power Train | 8 | 6% | 53,519 | — | — |
| Visibility | 6 | 4% | 59,117 | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 3% | 100,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 3% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 2% | 136,589 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 133,295 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 1% | 130,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Pontiac Bonneville recalls (3)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 3800 v6 (l36) engines and certain delphi fuel pressure regulators, the regulators have a much higher than usual rate of fuel leaks. A leak can allow fuel to enter the intake manifold through a vacuum line. If the engine does not start when cranked, the fuel from the leaking regulator and a mistimed spark can cause a backfire.
Risk: The backfire can rupture the intake manifold. The rupture of the intake manifold can displace a fuel line, pulling an injector out of place, and causing a fuel leak and possible fire.
Fix: Dealers will install new fuel pressure regulators with improved diaphragms. The recall will be conducted in phased mailings. Phase 1 began on june 30, 2004, and phase 2 began on september 30, 2004. Owners should contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, oldsmobile at 1-800-630-6537, or pontiac at 1-800-620-7668.
Power train:automatic transmission
Problem: 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 become loose under a combination of possible driver shifting maneuvers and allow the link to become disconnected from the manual valve.
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will replace the manual valve/link assembly with a replacement manual valve/link kit, featuring a spring-type fastener.
Wheels
Problem: 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.
Risk: The tire/wheel assembly could separate from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wheels and replace all wheels with date codes indicating that they may not have been machined correctly. The wheel mounting studs at any location where a suspect wheel was installed will also be replaced.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Engine compartment fire (EA07008) — opened Jun 12, 2007, closed May 1, 2008, led to recall 08V118000.
- Engine compartment fires (EA02030) — opened Oct 22, 2002, closed Mar 9, 2004, led to recall 04V090000.
- Engine compartment fires (PE02050) — opened Jun 13, 2002, closed Oct 22, 2002.
- Transmission shift lever sequence (RQ99007) — opened May 26, 1999, closed Feb 8, 2002, led to recall 99V089000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
' takata recall" driving and the car cut off..after i stop the car and turn the key off. Was able to re start the car. This has happen a few times. This is not a safe thing when driving on the free ways ....i was in motion and on the street. There was a recall on this but was not were of it this…
Upon accelerating onto the highway, after reaching highway speed, vehicle stalls and would not start. Flooding engine, gasoline coming out of exhaust, engine would not restart. After research and replacing leaking lower intake manifold, this was not my problem there was no leak. After more research…
While stopped on a side street (25 mph zone), the air bags involuntarily deployed. The driver was severely bruised and suffered significant & permanent hearing loss. There are 7 other incident reports filed with the nhtsa for the same event involving a 1999 pontiac bonneville. What does it take for…
I have been informed by my daughter-in-law that her mother does not buckle her and her sister up. She also allows them to ride on the front seat. Mind you the two girls are only 4 and 5 years of age. I have reported this to social services on numerous occasions . Also the mother drives without a…
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY RECALL FOR 1999 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE RECALL ANNOUNCED: FEBRUARY 24 2004 NHTSA REFERENCE: #04V090000 NUMBER AFFECTED: 910,873 SUMMARY: ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3800 V6 (L36) ENGINES AND CERTAIN DELPHI FUEL PRESSURE REGULATORS, THE REGULATORS HAVE A…
Other Pontiac Bonneville years
← 1998 Bonneville · 2000 Bonneville →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bonneville | 27 | 0 |
| 2004 Bonneville | 28 | 0 |
| 2003 Bonneville | 54 | 2 |
| 2002 Bonneville | 89 | 2 |
| 2001 Bonneville | 129 | 0 |
| 2000 Bonneville | 214 | 2 |
| 1999 | 143 | 3 |
| 1998 Bonneville | 277 | 1 |
| 1997 Bonneville | 147 | 1 |
| 1996 Bonneville | 150 | 2 |
| 1995 Bonneville | 244 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 59 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Bonneville model years, the 1999 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.