CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Pontiac Bonneville has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 17 complaints with NHTSA, including 3 crashes, 1 fire, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (6 reports).
1988 Pontiac Bonneville recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 1988 Pontiac Bonneville.
Most common 1988 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Problem areas named in the 17 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. ALL OF THE SEAT BELTS WILL NOT CLICK IN OR HOLD THROUGH THE RETRACTOR. *AK
THE ALTERNATOR ON MY 1988 BONNEVILLE SSE HAS FAILED FIVE TIMES SINCE NEW, THE LAST TIME AFTER ONLY LESS THAN 18K MILES AND LESS THAN 2 YEARS, EACH TIME STRANDING ME. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT ALL BONNEVILLES FROM 1987 THROUGH MID-1992 MODEL YEAR HAVE VERY HIGH FAILURE RATES ON ALTNERNATORS, PERHAPS BECAUSE THE ALTERNATORS WERE TOO SMALL FOR THE ELECTRICAL LOAD ON THE BONNEVILLE. THIS REPRESENTS A SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD FOR THE OWNERS OF THESE BONNEVILLES, INCLUDING ME, BECAUSE WHEN THE ALTERNATOR FAILS, IT STRANDS THE OWNER. A RECALL IS CLEARLY INDICATED, SINCE THERE ARE MILLIONS OF THESE CARS STILL ON THE ROAD.*AK
PRIOR ALTERNATOR LASTED LEST THAN 15K MILES. I GET STRANDED EVERY TIME THE ALTERNATOR FAILS (NOW FOR THE FIFTH TIME). THIS IS DANGEROUS AND COULD LEAD TO MY INJURY OR EVEN DEATH, DEPENDING ON WHERE I AM THE NEXT TIME THE ALTERNATOR FAILS, INCLUDING ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.
THIS WAS MY FIRST BONNEVILLE THE BRAKES WENT OUT SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING ON BOTH CARS. THIS 1988 BONNEVILLE WAS A TOTAL LOSS BECAUSE DAMAGES ADDED UP TO MORE THAN THE CAR WAS WORTH. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
1988 Pontiac Bonneville questions
Does the 1988 Pontiac Bonneville have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 1988 Pontiac Bonneville at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Pontiac Bonneville?
Based on 17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Structure (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 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.