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2004 Pontiac Bonneville Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville, most often about the electrical (39% of complaints, typically around 40,000 miles). It is 5th of 6 Bonneville model years by number of complaints.
Most common 2004 Pontiac Bonneville problems
Electrical
11 complaints · 39%Half of these problems showed up before 40,000 miles. Parts named most often: instrument cluster/panel, 12v/24v/48v battery.
Instrument cluster / gauges are failing. First the temp gauge quit, then the volt gauge, and now the tachometer. Car is out of warranty. Dealer will not replace.
The first sign of trouble was with the temperature gauge, then the tachometer. Most recently the voltmeter and speedometer have started to fail.
Steering
8 complaints · 29%Half of these problems showed up before 40,500 miles. Parts named most often: linkages.
Steering wheel clunked & felt detached---car taken to gm dealership where it was found to have quote a "broken steering column." steering column part was replaced, part #26087952 column as 6,518. Cost was $1516.58. Car was delivered on 3/15/05 and has only 40,662 + miles.
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…
Brakes
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: pedals and linkages.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. While backing out of the driveway at 5 MPH, the brake pedal extended to the floor and dangled when it was depressed. There was no resistance in the brakes. The vehicle continued moving, jumped a curb, and landed in her neighbor's yard. The vehicle was towed to a private…
Transmission
3 complaints · 11%Parts named most often: automatic transmission, manual transmission.
I have a 2004 Pontiac bonnevile se with 64,000 miles on it. The transmission pressure control solenoid, which ends up causing hard shifts and can cause transmission damage, has failed, and the transmission either needs to be rebuilt or replaced altogether. It is a rather pricey fix between $800(rebuilt) to…
Car started shifting hard from 2nd to 3rd gear-- took it in to a Pontiac dealer and they stated it was the pressure regulator solenoid which is the same issue they were having with the 2003 models that had numerous service bulletins on. I called gm and they agreed to cover the charges to fix it; however, when I had it…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2004 Pontiac Bonneville recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (11 complaints, typically around 40,000 miles); steering (8 complaints, typically around 40,500 miles); brakes (3 complaints).
- How many recalls does the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville have?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2004 Pontiac Bonneville. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls in case one is issued later.
- Is the 2004 a bad year for the Pontiac Bonneville?
- It is 5th of 6 Bonneville model years by number of complaints, with 28 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.