Exterior Lighting
NHTSA campaign 09E012000 · 2009 · reported 04/07/2009
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
1999 Pontiac Bonneville Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/12/2026
High complaint levelIts most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline — runs 3.1× the fleet median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
143Complaints
4Recalls
5Crashes
9Fires
6Injured
0Deaths
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline (12.6% of complaints) — recall and investigation status for this vehicle is currently unavailable.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints here are 3.1× the median for that category across the 2583 model-years tracked on this site.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline | 18 · 12.6% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:engine | 13 · 9.1% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 12 · 8.4% | not available | — |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe | 7 · 4.9% | not available | — |
| Electrical System:ignition | 6 · 4.2% | not available | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 6 · 4.2% | Recalled | Recall 99V089000 |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 143 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls — 4 campaigns
Power Train:automatic Transmission
NHTSA campaign 99V089000 · 1999 · reported 04/26/1999
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery
NHTSA campaign 04V090000 · 2004 · reported 02/24/2004
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. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Wheels
NHTSA campaign 99V072000 · 1999 · reported 04/12/1999
THE TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY COULD SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
PARK-IT: NO · PARK-OUTSIDE: NO · OVER-THE-AIR FIX: NO
Park it Park outside Specimen badges — shown on a recall card only when NHTSA sets the flag. None of the campaigns above carries either flag. Always check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“A HOLE DEVELOPED IN THE PLASTIC UPPER INTAKE MANIFOLD WHERE COOLANT RUNS NEXT TO THE EGR VALVE, RESULTING IN THE CAR SUDDENLY STALLING AND NOT…”NHTSA complaint 10100730 — filed 11/29/2004 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“ENGINE EXPLODED WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE. TRIED TO START TWO TIMES BUT THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONSUMER WANTS…”NHTSA complaint 786030 — filed 07/04/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
“ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. MECHANIC CANNOT FIND CAUSE. WILL STALL MOSTLY UPON DECELERATION.”NHTSA complaint 757819 — filed 02/05/2002 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville?
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline issues are the most-reported category, cited in 18 of 143 NHTSA complaints (12.6%), followed by engine and engine cooling:engine (13), engine and engine cooling (12), engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (7). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville have?
143 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Of those, 5 involved a crash, 9 involved a fire, and 6 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
Yes — 4 NHTSA safety recall campaigns, including campaign 09E012000. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 1999 Pontiac Bonneville's reported problems?
Recall or investigation data is partly unavailable for this vehicle right now — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the authoritative answer.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.
