Model year record

1995 Pontiac Bonneville

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 330 owner complaints on file.

Pontiac Bonneville, 1992–1999 generation
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Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 94V190000

Exterior lighting: headlights

Component
Exterior lighting: headlights
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
1,997
Reported to NHTSA
1994-10-04
Owners notified
1994-10-20

Defect description

THESE VEHICLES WERE ASSEMBLED WITH LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES WHICH CAN EXPERIENCE EXCESSIVE CURRENT LEAKAGE DUE TO DAMAGED SURFACE MOUNTING CAPACITORS. THIS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF HEAD LAMPS AND PARKING LAMPS.

Safety risk

SUDDEN LOSS OF HEADLAMPS CAN CAUSE REDUCED DRIVER VISIBILITY WHICH CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. ALSO, THE HEAD LAMPS CANNOT BE TURNED OFF, OR THEY MAY TURN ON WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BATTERY CHARGE AND INABILITY TO RESTART THE CAR.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP MODULE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline20—
Air bags16131,000 mi
Air bags: frontal15130,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine14109,644 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip14—
Exterior lighting: headlights12173,000 mi
Unknown or other1282,449 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe971,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission9—
Electrical system: ignition8—
Interior lighting8100,000 mi
Electrical system796,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system7—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump7—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash6100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling6109,644 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner671,000 mi
Exterior lighting: tail lights6—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery5—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers5—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch5100,000 mi
Steering5143,705 mi
Structure550,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring475,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system4—
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)471,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar4—
Structure: body440,000 mi
Suspension: front4217,565 mi
Air bags: side/window3148,000 mi
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator371,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module3—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system3125,000 mi
Exterior lighting3102,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch388,500 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders347,800 mi
Structure: body: door3—
Structure: frame and members3120,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt3125,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys2—
Fuel system, gasoline282,449 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock2—
Power train282,449 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner2—
Service brakes, air: antilock2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components2—
Vehicle speed control: cables2—
Vehicle speed control: linkages2—
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module150,000 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel182,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables1—
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module1—
Engine1168,445 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly1120,000 mi
Equipment171,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights1—
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch1187,799 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1187,799 mi
Exterior lighting: fog lights1187,799 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: concealment devices1—
Exterior lighting: turn signal1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Latches/locks/linkages150,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1—
Power train: driveline1139,600 mi
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts1—
Service brakes1168,445 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic182,449 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1—
Steering: rack and pinion1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Vehicle speed control1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly1131,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—

The 1994 model has 3 times as many complaints as this one. The 1996 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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