Filed Jul 1, 2021
My gas gage and tempature gage don't work
- NHTSA ID
- 11423099
- Incident
- Jun 1, 2021
2005 Pontiac Bonneville
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Jul 1, 2021
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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3 injuries, 0 deaths reported
Overview
Our database contains 27 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2005 Pontiac Bonneville, most frequently naming the airbags, electrical and steering categories. 495 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| Jul 2008 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 2008 | 1 | 4 |
| May 2009 | 1 | 5 |
| Dec 2009 | 1 | 6 |
| Sep 2010 | 2 | 8 |
| Nov 2010 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec 2012 | 1 | 10 |
| Jun 2014 | 1 | 11 |
| Jul 2014 | 4 | 15 |
| Aug 2014 | 1 | 16 |
| Jun 2015 | 1 | 17 |
| Aug 2015 | 1 | 18 |
| Nov 2015 | 2 | 20 |
| Dec 2015 | 1 | 21 |
| May 2016 | 2 | 23 |
| Oct 2016 | 1 | 24 |
| Jul 2017 | 1 | 25 |
| Jan 2019 | 1 | 26 |
| Jul 2021 | 1 | 27 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Airbags1234.3%
- Electrical822.9%
- Steering514.3%
- Engine514.3%
- Tires & wheels12.9%
- Transmission12.9%
- Driver assistance12.9%
- Powertrain (other)12.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
ElectricalEngine
Filed Jan 13, 2019
"TAKATA RECALL" UNUSUAL ENGINE NOISE CAR WON'T BRAKE FUMES COMING INSIDE THE CAR. CAR SHAKING AND VIBRATING LOW OIL PRESSURE EVEN WHEN I GOT A OIL CHANGE. AFTER OIL CHANGE CAR WOULDN'T GO NO MORE THAN 16 MILES PER HOUR. CAR WILL NOT CRANK IF IT'S 47 DEGREES OR LOWER TEMPERATURE. IN MOTION IN CITY STREET AND HIGHWAY
- NHTSA ID
- 11166710
- Incident
- Jan 12, 2019
- Mileage
- 161,234 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed Jul 20, 2017
AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON WHILE DRIVING; REPAIR SHOP SAYS SENSOR NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
- NHTSA ID
- 11006523
- Incident
- Jul 16, 2017
- Mileage
- 170,000 mi
Airbags
Filed Oct 3, 2016
THE AIRBAG LIGHT CAME ON. I WAS TOLD THE AIRBAG WILL NOW ONLY WORK IF THE STEERING WHEEL IS STRAIGHT. IF IT IS TURNED AND I GET HIT, THE AIRBAG WILL NOT DEPLOY.
- NHTSA ID
- 10911137
- Incident
- Sep 10, 2016
- Mileage
- 116,000 mi
ElectricalEngine
Filed May 6, 2016
ALL THE LIGHTS ON MY PANEL MALFUNCTIONING MY FUEL GAUGE IS MALFUNCTIONING THE AIRBAG LIGHT STAYS ON CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CHECK TIRE PRESSURE CHECK OIL ALL THE LIGHTS STAY ON AND I CAN'T RESET THE PANEL I'M ALSO HAVING AN ISSUE WITH THE CAR STOPPING WHEN I PUT MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE IT TURNS OFF
- NHTSA ID
- 10863650
- Incident
- May 6, 2016
- Mileage
- 130,000 mi
AirbagsElectrical
Filed May 5, 2016
AIR BAG LIGHT IS ON AND WILL NOT GO OUT. INSTRUMENT PANEL MALFUNCTIONING SPEEDOMETER , TEMPERATURE AND VOLTAGE ALL NOT WORKING. HEADLINER FALLING.
- NHTSA ID
- 10863368
- Incident
- Nov 14, 2014
- Mileage
- 102,000 mi
Engine
Filed Dec 14, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING UNTO THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CAUSING WHITE SMOKE TO EMIT OUT OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 166,000.
- NHTSA ID
- 10810053
- Incident
- Dec 1, 2015
- Mileage
- 166,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Nov 3, 2015
FUEL GAUGE QUIT WORKING
- NHTSA ID
- 10788083
- Incident
- Nov 10, 2014
- Mileage
- 132,000 mi
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
PIP5601C
This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.
PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
PIT5074R
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about the use of J-35616-64B and Mini 50 terminal test probe, replacement terminals, and terminated leads.
23-NA-001
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on OnStar Module 2G Sunset Information.
PIP5358D
This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have an unusual noise and is difficult to identify, isolate or pinpoint. Technician should get record a sound clip or take a video of the noise for assessment by engineering. Technician will need to call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance.
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations | Issue Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2005Viewing | 27 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 |
| 2004 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 36.5 |
| 2003 | 54 | 2 | 0 | 52.9 |
| 2002 | 89 | 2 | 2 | 55.6 |
| 2001 | 129 | 0 | 2 | 49.3 |
| 2000 | 214 | 2 | 3 | 59.0 |
| 1999 | 143 | 4 | 4 | 62.0 |
| 1998 | 277 | 2 | 2 | 61.6 |
| 1997 | 147 | 2 | 2 | 59.3 |
| 1996 | 150 | 3 | 2 | 60.6 |
| 1995 | 244 | 1 | 0 | 44.4 |
| 1994 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 43.4 |
| 1993 | 138 | 1 | 1 | 51.5 |
| 1992 | 113 | 3 | 2 | 62.7 |
| 1991 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 51.6 |
| 1990 | 39 | 1 | 0 | 46.4 |
| 1989 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 49.5 |
| 1988 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 54.8 |
| 1987 | 19 | 4 | 8 | 62.2 |
| 1986 | 3 | 3 | 8 | — |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — |
| 1984 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
| 1983 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1982 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1981 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1979 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
| 1978 | 3 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1977 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — |
| 1976 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 1974 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
| 1972 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1971 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1969 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1966 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 1965 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — |
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.