Model year record

1998 Pontiac Bonneville

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 359 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V090000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
Manufacturer
GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Vehicles affected
910,873
Reported to NHTSA
2004-02-24
Owners notified
2004-06-30

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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: gasoline5272,108 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe4772,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling4564,500 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine3471,725 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2561,134 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery1660,789 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system11
Power train: automatic transmission865,000 mi
Unknown or other8
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator661,513 mi
Electrical system: ignition635,000 mi
Engine652,000 mi
Vehicle speed control650,000 mi
Electrical system4141,000 mi
Electrical system: horn4100,000 mi
Electrical system: starter assembly461,513 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights4
Fuel system, gasoline4100,000 mi
Air bags3100,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly360,789 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system341,192 mi
Service brakes352,000 mi
Steering3105,673 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer3
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2141,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system249,170 mi
Power train: axle assembly2
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2
Structure2105,673 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system2118,500 mi
Air bags: frontal1
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery1
Electrical system: wiring167,109 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1100,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)188,957 mi
Equipment1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer149,378 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other175,600 mi
Fuel system, other: fuel injection system161,513 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: pressure relief devices1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Power train1105,673 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1110,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch1
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft1110,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1111,520 mi
Steering: column1100,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1100,000 mi
Structure: body1
Structure: body: door1
Suspension1
Suspension: front1
Tires: sidewall1
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1
Vehicle speed control: cruise control115,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1

The 1997 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1999 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.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.