CarRecallWatchThe 1987 Pontiac Bonneville has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (6 reports).
1987 Pontiac Bonneville recalls
Most common 1987 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Problem areas named in the 19 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 6 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 3 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
What owners report
THE CAR WILL MOMENTARILY HESITATE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOPPED POSITION. IT IS PERIODIC AND NOT CONSISTENT, THEREFORE, HARD TO DUPLICATE ACCORDING TO THE DEALER. I ASKED GM TO E-MAIL SOME OF THEIR NATIONWIDE PONTIAC DEALERSHIPS AND ASK FOR THEIR INPUT ON THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM BUT THEY REFUSED. THIS CAN BE A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ENTERING MOVING TRAFFIC. SO MUCH FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. I WILL REMEMBER THAT WHEN I PURCHASE MY NEXT VEHICLE. *JB
WHILE SITTING IN SEAT AND LEANING BACK PASSENGER'S AND DRIVER'S SEATS FELL BACK, CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT SEAT BACK UP, BUT IF CONTINUING TO LEAN IT WOULD COME BACK DOWN. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS VERY UNSAFE IN AN ANCIDENT.*AK *JB
WHILE DRIVING, DOORS LOCKED DOWN AND INTERIOR LIGHTS CAME ON. WHEN TRYING TO TURN OFF INERIOR LIGHTS, CONTROL SWITCH SUNK/MELTED INTO DASH. DASH ABLAZE WITHIN 2 TO 3 MINUTES, ENTIRE VEHICLE ENGULFED 3 TO 4 MINUTES LATER. ESCAPED THROUGH OPEN WINDOW. VERY UNSAFE.
WHENEVER IN DRIVE AND SLOWING DOWN VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF. IF ANOTHER VEHICLE WAS BEHIND CONSUMER'S VEHICLE IT WOULD REAR ENDED IT. *AK
PAINT ON CAR IS PEELING TERRIBLY. NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
1987 Pontiac Bonneville questions
Does the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville: Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1987 Pontiac Bonneville?
Based on 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (6), Electrical System (4), Engine And Engine Cooling (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 1987 Pontiac Bonneville has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.