2004 Pontiac Bonneville recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville, but owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

0 / 1

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Pontiac Bonneville vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Pontiac Bonneville problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	11
Steering	8
Power Train	3
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Wheels	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Air Bags	2
Suspension	1
Structure	1
Fuel System, Other	1
Seat Belts	1
Equipment	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 3
Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery — 2
Structure › Body › Hood — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — 1
Fuel System, Other › Storage › Fuel Gauge System — 1
Wheels › Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs — 1
Seat Belts › Front — 1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Pedals and Linkages — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 42,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Pontiac Bonneville complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Electrical System · at 150,000 miles · reported Jul 10, 2015

Trouble with window regulators going bad. Right now my right rear window and door lock will not work. There should be a recall on these windows..

Air Bags · at 56,000 miles · reported Nov 21, 2014

The contact owns a 2004 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The failure occurred numerous of times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 56,000.

Electrical System · at 135,000 miles · reported Nov 8, 2014

Driving on highway, we (Wide and I) noticed a smell of something burning. Since we were in a farming area we didn't think too much of it. About 20 miles later the smell lingered and we noticed smoke began filling car. Pulled over to see what was going on and my wife noticed smoke coming out from back seat. I took the seat off and discovered there was a fire going on in there. Pulled back seat out onto ground and put that fire out. Upon inspection we found the fuse box to be burned and melted. Obviously the care doesn't run any longer.

Electrical System · at 35,900 miles · reported May 29, 2014

When the car would go over a bump the ignition switch would slide to the off position and all systems fail including the power brakes and steering. We have used 1 single key without a key ring since the incidents but still feel unsafe.

Steering · at 42,000 miles · reported Mar 28, 2014

The contact owns a 2004 pontiac bonneville. The contact stated that the steering wheel would intermittently exhibit a clunking sound. Additionally, the steering wheel would seize for a few moments before independently resuming normal function. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The manufacture was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000. The current mileage was 72,550.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (11 reports), followed by steering (8). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 42,000 miles.

Are Pontiac recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Pontiac dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.