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2002 Pontiac Bonneville recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2002 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Jul 1, 200303V238000 | Fuel system, gasoline: storage tank assemblyFUEL SYSTEM COMPONENTS CAN BE DAMAGED AND FUEL CAN LEAK FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN IT IS REFUELED. DetailsHide details for campaign 03V238000
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| Aug 9, 200202V222000 | Air bags: frontalPIECES OF THE INFLATOR COULD STRIKE AND INJURE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS AND THE AIR BAG CUSHION WOULD NOT INFLATE FULLY, REDUCING THE CAPABILITY OF THE BAG TO PROTECT THE… DetailsHide details for campaign 02V222000
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Owner complaints by component98
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 19 | 19 |
| Visibility | 14 | 14 |
| Electrical system | 12 | 12 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | 12 |
| Power train | 7 | 7 |
| Air bags | 6 | 6 |
| Exterior lighting | 6 | 6 |
| Suspension | 6 | 6 |
| Structure | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Engine | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel system | 4 | 4 |
| Service brakes | 4 | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 3 | 3 |
| Gasoline | 3 | 3 |
10 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Air bags
“The airbags did not deploy all the way my [XXX] is in the car as well and the driver side and passenger airbags did not deploy 100% it did cause me to end up having a cut on my face and abruzz eye I have pictures but I…”
- Air bags
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 pontiac bonneville. When the vehicle was started, the air bag indicator illuminated. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.”
- Electrical system
“Car will re-start on its own after key is removed. After parking and shutting off the car, then removing the key and opening the driver's door to exit: if you accidentally press the upper part of the lock button on the…”
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2002 Pontiac Bonneville recall questions
How many recalls does the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville. The most recent, 03V238000 (reported July 1, 2003), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2002 Pontiac Bonneville?
Steering is the most-reported component, named in 19 complaints out of 98 filed with NHTSA (19%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 3 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2002 Pontiac Bonneville?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.